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Reconnect with the world in 2021 withEmirates’ special fares

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5 years ago

January 19, 2021

LAHORE–Emirates is launching its much-awaited global sale to inspire and encourage Pakistani travellers to reconnect with family and friends or explore new destinations in the newyear. With attractive offers, Emirates customers in Pakistan can make up for lost time in 2021.

All-inclusive Economy Class fares from Pakistan start at USD 247 to Dubai, USD 598 to Manchester, USD 641 to London, USD 810 to New Yorkand USD 1,014 to Toronto.Business Class fares start at USD 618 to Dubai, USD 1,738 to London, USD 2,041 to New York, USD 2,193 to Manchesterand USD 2,312 to Toronto. Offer applies on fares across the Emirates network with details available.

Bookings have to be made between19 January 2021 and 01 February 2021, for travel between 20 January 2021 and 15 June 2021.Emirates customers from Pakistan can travel with peace of mind with the airline’s flexible booking options and multi risk travel insurance including COVID-19 cover with every flight.

Emirates Skywards, the loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is also making sure members get the best out of their travels with special Cash+Miles rates. Bookings made from 03 January to 01 February 2021 for travel between 03 Januaryand 15 June 2021 can enjoy a special conversion offer where 2,000 Skywards Miles is equivalent to PKR 3,200 for Economy Class flights; and 2,000 Skywards Miles is equivalent to PKR 6,400 for First and Business Class flights. With no minimum number of Miles needed to spend, Skywards members can pay for part of their ticket’s cost with as little as 1 Mile.

My Emirates Pass – the exclusive offer that turns the Emirates boarding pass into a membership card – is also back and has been extended this year giving customers even more chances to explore UAE for less. Emirates’ customers flying to and through Dubai from 01 January to 30 September 2021 can take advantage of the exclusive offers by simply presenting their Emirates boarding pass and a valid form of identification at any of the participating outlets. The offer includes discounts in over 300 restaurants across the country and in over 35 spas in world-class hotels. It also unlocks offers at many tourist attractions including Atlantis Aquaventure and At the Top BurjKhalifa.

Emirates delivers outstanding value through industry-leading service and products across every class of travel. Customers can explore over 4,500 channels of on-demand entertainment on the airline’s award-winning inflight system, ice, which also offers content in Urdu; as well as regionally inspired multi-course meals and complimentary beverages in every class.

For more information, including how to book flights and a complete list of terms and conditions, customers are advised to contact their travel agent.

Flexibility and assurance: Emirates’ booking policies offer customers flexibility and confidence to plan their travel. Customers who purchase an Emirates ticket for travel on or before 30 June 2021, can enjoy generous rebooking terms and options, if they have to change their travel plans. Customers have options to change their travel dates or extend their ticket validity for 2 years.

Travel with confidence: AllEmirates customers can travel with confidence and peace of mind with the airline industry’s first, multi-risk travel insurance and COVID-19 cover. This cover is offered by Emirates on all tickets purchased on or from 01 December 2020, at no cost to customers. In addition to COVID-19 medical cover, this latest offer from Emirates also has provisions for personal accidents during travel, winter sports cover, loss of personal belongings, and trip disruptions due to unexpected air space closure, travel recommendations or advisories, similar to other multi-risk travel insurance products. Some limitations and exclusions apply.

Health and safety: Emirates has implemented a comprehensive set of measures at every step of the customer journey to ensure the safety of its customers and employees on the ground and in the air, including the distribution of complimentary hygiene kits containing masks, gloves, hand sanitiser and antibacterial wipes to all customers. For more information on these measures and the services available on each flight,

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Oil industry alleges OGRA miscalculated latest petroleum prices

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14 hours ago

June 26, 2026

Haris Sarfraz Ali

ISLAMABAD: A dispute has emerged between the petroleum industry and the government after oil marketing companies (OMCs) and refineries, alleged that the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) made errors in calculating the latest reduction in petroleum prices.

According to industry representatives, OGRA did not accurately account for international fuel premiums and Platts benchmark averages during the latest fortnightly price review. They claim the alleged miscalculation resulted in a reduction of nearly Rs45 per litre in the price of high-speed diesel and around Rs11 per litre in petrol beyond what they consider justified.

The OMCs and refineries contend that the regulator failed to fully incorporate prevailing import premiums and benchmark prices used to determine the cost of imported petroleum products, imposing financial losses on the downstream oil sector.

The allegations have intensified tensions between the petroleum industry and the regulator, with industry stakeholders calling for a review of the pricing calculations.

OGRA had not publicly responded to the allegations at the time of filing, and the claims made by OMCs and refineries could not be independently verified.

Meanwhile, reports suggest consumers may receive another reduction in petroleum prices in the next fortnight. According to official sources, OGRA has forwarded a summary to the prime minister proposing a cut of between Rs20 and Rs50 per litre in line with declining international crude oil prices.

The proposed reduction follows last week’s sharp decrease in fuel prices, when the government lowered the prices of petroleum products by as much as Rs74 per litre amid continued weakness in global oil markets.

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GTA 6 reportedly tops 50 million pre-orders ahead of launch

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15 hours ago

June 26, 2026

Staff Reporter

ISLAMABAD – Unverified claims circulating on social media suggest that Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) has surpassed 50 million pre-orders and generated more than $4 billion in revenue ahead of its planned release in 2026.

The figures have been shared by several gaming-focused accounts on X but have not been confirmed by Rockstar Games or its parent company, Take-Two Interactive.

If verified, the reported milestone would rank GTA 6 among the largest entertainment launches in history even before its release, underscoring the strong anticipation surrounding Rockstar’s next instalment in the long-running franchise.

Separately, a user on social media claimed to have pre-ordered the game for less than $3 by combining previously earned Best Buy cashback reward certificates with a 10 per cent discount coupon.

According to the user, the cashback rewards had been accumulated during an earlier purchase of a PS5 Pro, reducing the final cost of the GTA 6 pre-order to under $3.

Rockstar Games has yet to announce official pre-order numbers or revenue figures for GTA 6.

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Pakistan imports record $262m worth of buses and trucks

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19 hours ago

June 26, 2026

News Desk

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s imports of heavy commercial vehicles reached a record high during the first 11 months of fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting stronger demand from the transport and logistics sectors amid improving economic activity and lower borrowing costs.

According to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), imports of buses and trucks stood at $262.4 million during July-May FY26, compared with $57.8m in the corresponding period last year, marking an increase of more than 350 per cent.

The latest figures represent the highest value of heavy commercial vehicle imports recorded in the country’s history.

SBP data showed that most of the imported vehicles entered Pakistan as completely built units (CBUs), indicating that transport operators and corporate buyers preferred fully assembled buses and trucks to expand and modernise their fleets.

The increase comes as declining interest rates have reduced financing costs, encouraging transport and logistics companies to invest in new commercial vehicles.

The recovery in business activity, along with government support for the transport and logistics sector, has also contributed to higher demand, according to the data.

The rise in industrial output, construction activity, freight movement and inter-provincial trade has further increased the need for heavy-duty transport, prompting many operators to replace ageing fleets with newly imported vehicles.