The government announced a reduction in the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel, effective August 4, attributing the change to fluctuating global oil prices after renewed hostilities in the Persian Gulf.
Heavy monsoon rains in Punjab on Monday resulted in three fatalities and injuries, along with significant urban flooding and traffic disruptions in several cities.
Myanmar's detained former leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, met with a representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross on Monday, according to government and ICRC statements.
Muhammad Rashid Hanif, AJK Information Secretary, stated on Monday that seven law enforcement personnel, including police and Rangers, were martyred during recent unrest in the region.
