ISLAMABAD: Amid anticipated gas shortages during peak winter months (December-January), the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) on Thursday asked the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) to continue supplying cheaper re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) to two Punjab-based fertiliser plants — Fatima and Agritech — for another 15 days to avoid fertiliser shortage. The CCoE meeting was presided over by …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has launched consultation with stakeholders to initiate formal negotiations with Afghanistan for reduction of duty and taxes under the proposed Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA). The proposed PTA is estimated to enhance volume of bilateral trade to nearly $5 billion in the next five years from the current less than $2bn. The negotiations are scheduled to be completed by …

ISLAMABAD: Despite facing gas shortfalls, the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) on Thursday demanded 123 per cent increase in its gas rate, 100pc increase in meter rent and 700,000 fresh domestic connections, which was strongly opposed by the stakeholders including textile industry and transport sector. At a public hearing presided over by Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) Acting …

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday joined the Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO), a Saudi-led initiative, aimed at promoting digital cooperation among member states. “Pakistan has joined the Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO) as a founding member,” the Foreign Office said as Saudi Arabia launched the new organisation at a virtual event. A video statement of Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi was also played …

Drake has come out all guns blazing against Grammy 2021 nominations, saying that the awards’no longer matter.’ The US singer backed The Weeknd after he called out the selection committee of the awards for snubbing him in the nominations. Drake posted a message for The Weeknd, saying, “I think we should stop allowing ourselves to be shocked every year by …

Kendall Jenner recently touched upon her struggles with mental health and provided fellow struggling fans with advice on how to navigate through such tough waters. The reality TV star began by taking to Twitter and writing, “In this past year I’ve found it hard to keep my spirits up at times and have struggled a bit with my mental.” At …

Priyanka Chopra is getting in the mode for her new role in upcoming starrer Text For You.  In the movie, Pee Cee will be seen sharing screen space with Celine Dion. Taking to Instagam Stories, the global icon shared that she has dyed her gorgeous locks brown for her part in the movie. She captioned the post as ‘finishing touches’ along …

Justin Timberlake recently gifted a wheelchair-assessable van to a child with Cerebral Palsy and his family and community is overjoyed with the beautiful act of kindness. He not only gifted a state-of-the-art van to make the family’s life easier, he also engaged in a heartfelt and wholesome conversation which has taken social media by storm. In Timberlake’s conversation with the …

US reality TV star Kim Kardashian shared a thought provoking message for the fans on Thanksgiving, saying “Every situation in life is temporary”. Sharing the Instagram story of her sister Khloe Kardashian, Kim says “Every situation in life is temporary. So, when life is good, make sure you enjoy and receive it fully.” She added, “And when life is not …

NEW YORK: Americans on Thursday celebrated a Thanksgiving Day transformed by the coronavirus pandemic, with the traditional Macy’s parade limited to a television-only event and many families resigned to meeting on video for turkey dinner. Thanksgiving, normally a day for family and friends to gather in big numbers to feast on turkey and pumpkin pie and remember life’s blessings, has …