Hub industrialists announce emergency strike
KARACHI: Industrialists belonging to the industrial zone of Hub, a key manufacturing area in the region, have announced a plan to go on an emergency strike on February 20 due to the unavailability of water. The area is facing water shortage, despite numerous complaints and requests to local authorities for resolution of the issue. The […]
Transparency International Pakistan finds companies ‘moderately transparent’ in corporate reporting – Pakistan
Companies in Pakistan have been deemed to be “moderately transparent” in corporate reporting, according to the Transparency in Corporate Reporting Assessment (TRAC) report by Transparency International Pakistan (TIP). According to a statement issued on February 10, the report assessed the top 69 publicly listed companies on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (as per market capitalisation) on […]
District South, Bahria Club win titles
Karachi District South edged past Karachi Malir District by 68-59 points to win the boys basketball title while Bahria Club triumphed over Dow Club with a score of 18-14 points to clinch the girls basketball title in the Kashmir Day Rangers Cup Basketball Tournament that concluded at International Abdul Nasir Basketball Court, Aram Bagh on […]
Harbhajan questions Babar’s top status
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has cast doubts over Pakistan’s national cricket team’s ability to perform in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is set to begin on February 19. Harbhajan took a swipe at Pakistan’s batting line-up and questioned the credentials of their star player, Babar Azam, as a top-tier batter. In a […]
Conclave’ wins best film at BAFTAs
LONDON: Papal selection thriller Conclave and period drama The Brutalist were the big winners at the BAFTA Film Awards on Sunday, winning four prizes each, reported Reuters. Conclave, which had led nominations with 12 nods, won the night’s most coveted award, best film, as well as outstanding British film, best adapted screenplay and best editing. […]
In pictures: Celebration of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar’s 773rd urs kicks off in Sehwan – Pakistan
Sindhi handicrafts, folk music put on display at festivities in Sehwan. The 773rd urs celebrations of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar began in Sehwan on Monday, as acting Sindh Governor and Sindh Assembly Speaker Syed Awais Qadir Shah inaugurated the festivities. According to an announcement from the information department, Awais laid a floral wreath on the shrine […]
Pakistan’s climate action: overcoming systemic hurdles
Many developed nations have established their climate change sectors to a limited extent. It’s easy to question why we should care about a country with slow governance, except for some emergency measures. It’s a common problem for developing countries. But some countries, like Pakistan, have a reputation for poor governance. So, progress on climate change […]
PM Shehbaz welcomes $40bn ‘investment’ from World Bank – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed a $40 billion “investment” by the World Bank on Monday, stating that the inflow will open “a new chapter” in various sectors of the economy, according to a statement issued by his office. In January, an official statement announced that the World Bank pledged to provide $20bn to Pakistan under […]
Over 13,000 police personnel to be deployed for ICC Champions Trophy
Listen to article Pakistan is set to host its first major International Cricket Council (ICC) tournament in nearly three decades, with over 13,000 police personnel deployed across the cities of Lahore and Rawalpindi for security. The event, the ICC Champions Trophy, will be held from February 19 to March 9, and will take place in Lahore, Karachi, […]
Marco Rubio meets Saudi Crown Prince to discuss Gaza plans
Listen to article US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discussed plans for Gaza during a meeting on Monday, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said. Rubio is visiting the Middle East after President Donald Trump infuriated the Arab world with a proposal for the Palestinian residents of the war-torn strip to be resettled in […]