UN chief warns of ‘full resumption of conflict’ as Middle East pulled ‘deeper into crisis’
Stresses that ‘the provision of humanitarian aid must never be used as a bargaining chip’ Guterres called on all Venezuelan actors to engage in inclusive and democratic dialogue. PHOTO: FILE UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that escalating hostilities risk a “full resumption of conflict” across the Middle East, urging the Security Council to support […]
May sees ‘highest-ever monthly inflow’ of workers’ remittances at $4.3bn – Business
Workers’ remittances were recorded at to $4.3 billion in May, registering growth on both a monthly and annual basis, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday. Adviser to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad also shared the data on X, stating that Pakistan had recorded its “highest-ever monthly remittance inflow […]
‘Several’ killed as fire erupts in vehicle on Islamabad-Murree Expressway: highway police – Pakistan
Several people died on Wednesday after a fire erupted in a vehicle on the Islamabad – Murree Expressway near Khajut, the National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) said. In a statement, the NHMP spokesperson said that the fire “erupted suddenly in a Hiace van”, as a result of which “several people” died. This is a […]
Dar-led committee decides to extend closing time for standalone grocery, kiryana stores to 10pm – Pakistan
The committee for monitoring austerity measures and fuel conservation on Wednesday decided to extend the closing time for standalone grocery and kiryana stores by an hour to 10pm. Pakistan had initially announced austerity measures on March 9 to deal with the impacts of the ongoing war in the Middle East. Last month, Prime Minister Shehbaz […]
Gilgit’s prized trout under threat as climate change, overfishing take toll
Cold, glacier-fed waters in Gilgit-Baltistan provide ideal environment for trout breeding Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) region, famed for its towering peaks, vast glaciers, and pristine lakes, is facing a sharp decline in its prized trout population as climate change, habitat loss, and overfishing threaten the species. Its icy, glacier-fed waters provide an ideal environment for breeding of […]
Pakistan strikes terrorist hideouts along Afghan border, kills 26 militants: minister – Pakistan
Pakistan has carried out strikes on terrorist hideouts along its border with Afghanistan and killed 26 terrorists, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday. “In the aftermath of recent terrorist incidents in Pakistan … precise and calibrated strikes were carried out along Pakistan-Afghanistan border areas on hideouts and safe havens of masterminds and planners belonging […]
Anthropic rolls out public version of Mythos without cybersecurity capability – Tech
Anthropic is rolling out a public version of its Mythos AI model, but with guardrails barring its use in risky areas such as cybersecurity, after an earlier preview this year sent shockwaves globally for its ability to find software flaws. The new Claude Fable 5 is the most powerful model Anthropic has ever made for […]
PSX turns volatile after US strikes over helicopter downing
Benchmark KSE-100 Index sheds 903.12 points amid persistent cautious sentiment, settles at 169,427.44 KARACHI: Trading at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained highly volatile on Wednesday as investors reacted cautiously to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, triggering sharp intraday fluctuations in the benchmark KSE-100 Index. As selling pressure intensified towards the close, however, […]
Pakistan urges to ‘give peace a little more chance’ as US, Iran engage in fresh round of hostilities – World
As the US and Iran engage in a fresh round of hostilities, Pakistan has urged all sides to exercise restraint and give peace a little more chance. “As we work earnestly and painstakingly, together with our friends and partners, to find a peaceful diplomatic solution to the conflict, and especially when the final objective is […]
Army copter crashes near Muzaffarabad, all personnel embrace martyrdom: ISPR
Board of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain exact technical cause of accident, military says An army MI-17 helicopter. PHOTO: AFP An Mi-17 helicopter of the Pakistan Army Aviation crashed near Muzaffarabad during take-off due to a technical fault, the military’s media wing said on Wednesday. There were no survivors. According to a statement issued by […]