Govt cuts petrol price by Re1, high-speed diesel by Rs4 – Business
The government reduced the petrol price on Saturday by Re1 per litre for the next fortnight and that of high-speed diesel by Rs4. A press release from the Finance Division said the decision was taken after the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority reviewed and adjusted consumer prices for petroleum products in view of recent fluctuations […]
Women encouraged to lead Pakistan’s e-commerce sector as contestants showcase tech expertise – Pakistan
Women across Pakistan were encouraged to lead the country’s information technology (IT) and e-commerce sectors as the 9th edition of the Women Tech Quest (WTQ) took place in Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore on Saturday. The WTQ, an initiative of 10Pearls University, not only puts women’s tech skills to the test but also helps them gain […]
Twin cities jolted by 4.8 magnitude quake – Pakistan
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake was felt in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Saturday. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake was recorded eight kilometres southeast of Rawalpindi at 10:48pm and had a depth of 17km. No casualties have been reported as of yet. A Dawn.com correspondent reported that the tremors […]
Women encouraged to lead Pakistan’s e-commerce as hundreds showcase tech expertise in contests – Pakistan
Women across Pakistan were encouraged to lead the country’s information technology (IT) and e-commerce sectors as the 9th edition of the Women Tech Quest (WTQ) took place in Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore on Saturday. The WTQ, an initiative of 10Pearls University, not only puts women’s tech skills to the test but also helps them gain […]
China a role model for us, says president
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari desired that Pakistan, due to its closer geographical proximity with China, would like to take advantage from the Chinese advancements in different fields including agriculture, communication space, technology and industry. In an interview with CCTV during his recent visit to China and broadcast by the national Tv channels on Saturday, […]
Perils of problematic posts
SLOUGH, ENGLAND: When it comes to social media zapping away celebrities, 2025 has proved to be quite an exciting year. Just this week, we have had rapper Kanye West – admittedly not known for his shy and retiring ways – going off on a hate-filled misogynistic, Nazi-laden X-posting rampage. Unsurprisingly, West – or Ye, as […]
Lebanon says 25 arrested after attack on UN peacekeepers – World
Lebanese authorities said on Saturday that more than 25 people have been arrested following an attack on a United Nations convoy that wounded two peacekeepers, including the force’s outgoing deputy commander. UN and Lebanese officials condemned Friday’s attack, which came as Hezbollah supporters blocked the road to the country’s only international airport for a second […]
Zelensky calls for European army to deter Russia, earn US respect – World
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on Saturday for the creation of a European army, saying the continent could no longer be sure of protection from the United States and would only get respect from Washington with a strong military. He also reiterated that Kyiv would never accept any deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war made […]
TTP-Taliban nexus
Pakistan's long-held assertion that the Afghan Taliban continue to provide support to the banned TTP has now been validated by a recent United Nations report. Despite Islamabad's repeated diplomatic engagements and security concerns, the Afghan Taliban have persisted in offering logistical and financial support to TTP, allowing the group to sustain and expand its terror […]
Indo-US reciprocity
Listen to article Donald Trump and Narendra Modi agreed to disagree over tariffs, but went ahead to bolster cordiality in their ties. Their contention to act on reciprocity, premised on respective national interests, saved the day at the summit. Washington and New Delhi had something to boast as they resolved to deepen security cooperation, primarily aimed against […]