Rupee partly recovers as import pressure eases
KARACHI: Pakistani currency appreciated Rs0.08 and closed at Rs278.62 against the US dollar in the inter-bank market on Tuesday amid easing of import payment pressure and increase in supply of foreign currency in the banking system. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) data, the rupee on Monday had been pulled down to Rs278.70 […]
Car sales surge 28% in August on new variants
KARACHI: Passenger car sales in Pakistan rose by 28% in August 2024, reaching 12,274 units compared to the previous month, driven by economic recovery, the introduction of new variants, and a lower base effect, according to data from the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA). The increase in sales marks a significant recovery in the auto […]
Govt fast-tracks transfer of projects
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to expedite the transfer of development projects to provincial authorities, following the abolition of the Public Works Department (PWD) two months ago. This decision was made during a meeting chaired by Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal. Attended by senior provincial officials, the meeting resolved […]
YouTube adds new ‘Website Visits’ option for direct traffic in paid promotions
YouTube has introduced a new feature aimed at driving traffic to websites through paid promotions, offering a “Website Visits” goal in its campaign options within YouTube Studio. According to YouTube: “It’s easier than ever to find your ideal audience and turn video views into site visitors. Right from YouTube, use promotions to meet your […]
Apple’s iPhone 16 struggles with AI features delay, increasing Huawei competition
Apple’s new iPhone 16 failed to excite investors with long-expected Artificial Intelligence (AI) features still in test mode even as an industry-first tri-fold phone from Huawei raised the stakes in a battle to dominate the global smartphone market. Apple’s shares fell 1.7 per cent on Tuesday, a day after the US tech giant unveiled its […]
World’s strongest battery set to revolutionise energy efficiency in future vehicles
Researchers at Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology have unveiled a breakthrough in massless energy storage with the development of a structural battery. This new technology could potentially reduce the weight of laptops by half, make mobile phones as thin as a credit card, and extend the range of electric vehicles by up to 70% per […]
Gandapur defends speech at Islamabad rally, refuses to apologise
PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has defended his absence after a speech at a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rally in Islamabad, stating that he was not forcibly detained but had to attend a meeting with government officials. He also remained firm on his remarks made during the rally, refusing to apologise. Addressing concerns raised […]
Donald Trump revives sexist, racist attacks ahead of debate with Kamala Harris
In the 2016 presidential debates, Republican candidate Donald Trump loomed over Democratic contender Hillary Clinton, called her a “nasty woman” and said she didn’t have the “look” or “stamina” to serve as commander-in-chief. Trump has already leveled a series of racist and sexist attacks against his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris. The former president has falsely claimed […]
UK halts all direct flights to Iran in new sanctions over missile supplies to Russia
LONDON: The UK said on Tuesday it has started terminating “all direct air services between the UK and Iran” as part of new sanctions on Tehran for supplying Russia with missiles to use in Ukraine. London said it was acting alongside international partners to “cancel its bilateral air services arrangements with Iran”, which would “restrict […]
Speaker Sadiq summons IG, SSP over PTI leaders’ arrests, Barrister Gohar released – Pakistan
National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq on Tuesday summoned Islamabad’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi and the senior superintendent of police (SSP) for arresting PTI leaders within the jurisdiction of the parliament. At least 12 PTI MNAs were arrested in addition to another party leader since last night as law enforcement agencies […]