Chinese mine worker killed in ISIS attack in Afghanistan – World
Police said on Wednesday a Chinese mine worker was killed in an attack in Afghanistan which the banned militant Islamic State (ISIS) group later claimed responsibility for, as the Taliban government attempts to project an image of security to encourage investment from Beijing. The Chinese citizen was travelling the previous evening in northern Takhar province […]
Indian FM Jaishankar says ‘no talks’ currently on trade with Pakistan – World
Indian Foreign Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Wednesday said that there had been no talks on trade between his country and Pakistan, nor had there been any proposals to resume the flow of commerce. Delhi’s top diplomat made the remarks while fielding questions from reporters at the Indian embassy in Washington, where he had travelled […]
A damn fine cup of coffee
SLOUGH, ENGLAND: Who killed Laura Palmer? If you are a sucker for a happy ending, you are strongly advised to cease seeking any answers to that thorny question posed ever so eloquently by Twin Peaks. As for the Twin Peaks fanatics out there who have slalomed into the unfettered genius of David Lynch and Mark […]
Why Saba is absent on social media
Saba Qamar took to Instagram Stories to reassure fans that her absence on social media isn’t a cause for alarm. Penning a heartfelt note to directly address her enthusiasts, she began by thanking her supporters for all their love and concern. “Sometimes in life, you just need to take a step back, be quiet for […]
KP govt vows ‘indiscriminate’ action as bunker demolition in Kurram resumes – Pakistan
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government vowed on Wednesday to take “indiscriminate action” against any and all perpetrators of violence in the restive Kurram district, adding that the demolition of illegal bunkers resumed today. After an attack on a convoy in Lower Kurram’s Bagan area killed over 40 people in November, ensuing clashes stemming from decades-old land […]
Los Angeles wildfire death toll climbs to 28 – World
Over two weeks into the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, California, at least 28 fatalities have now been confirmed, up from an earlier count of 27, the county medical examiner’s office said on Tuesday. Four wildfires are still burning across Los Angeles County, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The fires […]
At least 11 killed in rail accident in west India’s Maharashtra – World
At least 11 people died in a rail accident in India’s western Maharashtra state on Wednesday when they disembarked from their train, fearing a fire, only to be hit by another train passing on the adjacent track, local media reported. Railway officials told local media that someone had pulled the train’s alarm chain, causing it […]
PSX ends bearish over tax law worries
Listen to article KARACHI Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday engaged in highly bearish trading, reflecting investor concerns over the Tax Laws Amendment Bill, which was seeking to bar non-filers from making stock purchases beyond certain limits. Analysts attributed the market’s downturn of nearly 1,600 points to apprehensions surrounding the legislative change, alongside broader economic challenges such […]
Petroleum supply chain digitalised
Listen to article The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), in collaboration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC), has launched a mobile application, ‘Raahguzar.’ Utilising the Geographic Information System (GIS) technology, the app enables users to pinpoint legal petrol pumps and outlets across the country, marking a significant step […]
Faceless system clears goods declaration in just 18 hours
Listen to article KARACHI: Chief Collector of Customs Appraisement (South) Muhammad Jamil Nasir Khan has said that the recently launched Faceless Customs Assessment (FCA) system has significantly improved the efficiency of customs operations, reducing the clearance time for goods declaration (GD) to an average of 18 hours from the previous 109 hours. On the other hand, because […]