New Year celebrations across Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad light up nation
As the clock struck midnight, marking the beginning of 2025, the celebrations began across the country, following the global festivities. Major cities in Pakistan came alive with fireworks that lit up the skies, casting a vibrant glow as citizens gathered to usher in the new year. The air was filled with excitement as people celebrated, […]
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Petrol price increased by 56 paisa, HSD by Rs2.96 per litre
The price of petrol has been increased by 56 paisa per litre, while high-speed diesel (HSD) has seen a hike of Rs2.96 per litre for the fortnight starting January 1, 2025. According to a notification from the Ministry of Finance, petrol now costs Rs252.66 per litre, and HSD has risen to Rs258.34 per litre. Earlier, […]
Cold, dry weather to continue in Karachi, light rain expected in upper Sindh
Karachi is experiencing a cold wave, with temperatures at 10.5°C on Tuesday morning, reduced visibility due to fog, and light rain and strong winds forecasted for Upper Sindh on Wednesday. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature rising by one degree to 27°C whereas fog in the morning reduced visibility to just 2.5 […]
China unveils prototype for world’s fastest High-speed train
China has revealed a prototype of its next-generation high-speed train, the CR450, which it claims will be the world’s fastest once it enters commercial service, CNN reported on Tuesday. Unveiled on December 29 in Beijing, the CR450 has already achieved impressive test speeds of 450 kilometers (281 miles) per hour, with an operational speed of […]
Govt unveils ‘Uraan Pakistan’ 5-year transformation plan for economy – Business
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally unveiled the National Economic Transformation Plan 2024-29 on Tuesday called “Uraan Pakistan: Homegrown National Economic Plan”. The five-year plan aims to address key economic challenges through a targeted framework called the “Five Es” — Exports; E-Pakistan; Equity and Empowerment; Environment, Food and Water Security; and Energy and Infrastructure. Earlier in […]
Govt set to unveil ‘Uraan Pakistan’ 5-year transformation plan for economy – Business
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to shortly unveil the National Economic Transformation Plan 2024-29. The five-year plan aims to address key economic challenges through a targeted framework called the “Five Es” — Exports; E-Pakistan; Equity and Empowerment; Environment, Food and Water Security; and Energy and Infrastructure. Earlier in April, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had […]
UN condemns Taliban ban on Afghan women working at NGOs – World
UN human rights chief Volker Turk said Tuesday that Afghanistan’s governing Taliban authorities must reverse their ban on Afghan women working for NGOs. Since the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, women have been progressively erased from public spaces, prompting the United Nations to denounce the “gender apartheid” the administration has established. “I am […]
Xi Jinping declares ‘no one can stop’ Taiwan unification
China’s President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that “no one can stop” unification with Taiwan, as he addressed the nation in a New Year’s speech. Beijing claims the self-ruled island as part of its territory, and has said it will not renounce the use of force to bring it under its control. China has intensified pressure […]
North Korea’s Kim vows to further solidify Russia ties in letter to Putin – World
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to solidify the country’s comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in his letter to President Vladimir Putin on Monday, state media KCNA reported on Tuesday. In the message, Kim sent New Year greetings to Putin and all Russians, including their troops and expressed his willingness to further step up […]