UN chief warns Pacific nations of rising seas, urges swift fossil fuel phase-out
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned that Pacific island nations face severe threats from rising sea levels due to climate change and called on the international community to end reliance on fossil fuels. Speaking at a gathering of Pacific Island leaders in Tonga’s capital Nuku’alofa, Guterres emphasizing the dangers posed by increasing ocean levels. […]
Aurnagzeb vows to attract foreign investment amid economic, security challenges
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reaffirmed the federal government’s dedication on Tuesday to creating a favourable investment environment for foreign investors as Pakistan grapples with external financial pressures and a growing security threat. This commitment comes as the country seeks approval for a $7 billion IMF bailout and battles escalating militancy. On Tuesday, Aurangzeb met with […]
Designer Khadija Shah appointed communications lead for PTI’s election analysis cell – Pakistan
The PTI on Tuesday announced the appointment of fashion designer Khadija Shah as its national lead for strategic communications and outreach for the election analysis and management cell (EAMC). The party made the announcement in a post on social media platform X. The notification of her appointment was dated August 2. Shah — who helms […]
Multan hit by 145mm downpour, shattering 48-year rainfall record
Multan and its surrounding areas on Tuesday experienced a record-breaking 145mm of rainfall, breaking a 48-year record, according to Express News. The city was hit by intense storms, accompanied by strong winds and severe thunder and lightning, resulting in the highest recorded rainfall since 1976. According to a statement released by the Water and Sanitation […]
Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 5 in second day of major strikes – World
Russia launched missile and drone attacks targeting scores of Ukrainian regions and killing at least five people, officials said on Tuesday, a day after Moscow’s biggest air attack of the war on its neighbour. Two people were killed when a hotel was “wiped out” by a missile in the central city of Kryvyi Rih, regional […]
French govt’s development agency teams up with Pakistani firms to enhance gender, climate finance
The French government’s development agency, Proparco, has forged a partnership with Pakistani financial firms to bolster women-led businesses and promote green technologies in Pakistan. Announced on Tuesday, this collaboration marks Proparco’s first-ever credit risk guarantee in the country. Founded in 1977, Proparco focuses on providing financial support to businesses in developing and emerging markets. In Pakistan, […]
‘No room for weakness’: PM Shehbaz urges need for resolute decision following Balochistan violence – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday asserted that there was “no room for any weakness” and urged the need to “move forward with a resolute decision” to tackle terrorism, a day after horrific attacks across Balochistan claimed at least 50 lives, including 14 security men. In the latest flare of violence, dozens of militants affiliated […]
Helium leak forces SpaceX to delay Polaris Dawn launch
SpaceX on Monday pushed back the historic launch of an all-civilian crew on an orbital expedition set to mark a new chapter in space exploration with the first spacewalk by private citizens. The Polaris Dawn mission, organized by billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, was set to lift off early Tuesday from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, but […]
Pakistan’s largest IT festival kicks off in Karachi, aims to attract $500m in investments
Pakistan’s largest IT and telecom festival, ITCN Asia, began on Tuesday in Karachi, showcasing over 750 local and international companies, along with foreign delegates from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and 15 other countries. The three-day event, organised by the Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd in collaboration with the IT Ministry, is the 25th […]
Security forces neutralise 25 terrorists, including ring leader, in Khyber district: ISPR – Pakistan
Twenty-five terrorists were neutralised while eleven were injured after security forces conducted “extensive” intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in the Khyber district against the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and two of its affiliate groups, the military’s media affairs wing said on Tuesday. A statement from the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the operations were based on “robust […]