Pakistan publishes its agriculture census, revealing the federation beneath our fields – Pakistan
Pakistan’s latest Agricultural Census reveals shrinking farms, a shift from canals to private groundwater not only bringing shift in agriculture but an emancipation from state, a solar revolution in the fields, an interprovincial food economy, and livestock growth that has far outpaced crop acreage. The state’s desire to count is never entirely innocent. British India […]
China says opposes US sanctions bill targeting Russia energy buyers
Beijing accuses Washington of ‘double standards and coercion’ amid sanctions push A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia June 4, 2023. Photo: Reuters China said on Wednesday it “firmly opposes” a sanctions bill proposed by United States senators and supported by President Donald Trump that targets countries buying […]
Over 160 arrested in France after incidents following World Cup semifinal defeat to Spain
More than 160 people were arrested in Paris and Lyon following clashes and disturbances after France’s 2-0 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup semifinal, broadcaster BFMTV reported Wednesday. According to the Paris Police Prefecture, 141 people were detained in the Paris region in connection with incidents that occurred after Tuesday evening’s match. Most […]
IRGC warns of blocking more waterways after Hormuz as US renews blockade of Iranian ports – World
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened to close “all other export corridors that benefit the US and its allies”, Iranian media reported on Wednesday, after Tehran shut the Strait of Hormuz and the US reimposed a naval blockade of Iranian ports. The IRGC said the renewed US blockade had cut off oil and […]
Bulls snap losing streak as PSX gains 2,500 points during intraday trade – Business
The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark index snapped a two-day losing streak on Wednesday, gaining more than 2,500 points during early trade. The KSE-100 index initially rose 3,133 points at 10:06am from the previous close of 173,518.81 points. By 10:14am, it came down a little but was still up 2,664.88 points. Mettis Global, a web-based […]
PM Shehbaz directs FBR officials to hold monthly meetings with Karachi businesses
Says regular engagement will help resolve business concerns, improve tax compliance and promote investment Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting to review tax reforms and the performance of the Federal Board of Revenue. SCREENGRAB Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed senior officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to visit Karachi during […]
‘We should not treat AI as a threat,’ Australian premier rolls out new AI framework
New set of standards to provide rules for data centers, minimum water usage, underwrite or supply their own power Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday rolled out a framework for his country’s approach to artificial intelligence (AI), saying AI would become central to Australia’s productivity, economic resilience, and sovereign capability. In an address at […]
Punjab Assembly resolution seeks ban on social media accounts of kids under 16 – Pakistan
LAHORE: A resolution has been submitted to the Punjab Assembly, seeking a nationwide ban on social media accounts for children under the age of 16 without parental consent, amid growing concerns over cyberbullying, online sexual abuse and digital addiction among the minors. The resolution, moved by Punjab lawmaker Sarah Ahmad, urges the provincial government to […]
120 living near Karachi’s Valika Hospital test positive in HIV screening – Pakistan
• Minister Ghani says govt tested 10,500 residents following emergence of HIV cases at health facility in SITE in Oct 2025• Says 2,000 tested at SESSI-run hospital in Landhi, 10 of whom were found infected with virus• Vows not to suspend screening drive due to fear of more cases emerging• Announces body of leading medical […]
Beyond declarations – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
WHEN Pakistan assumed the chairmanship of the OIC Ministerial Conference on Women this week, it did so while confronting uncomfortable realities of its own. Only recently, the World Economic Forum ranked Pakistan 148th out of 148 countries in its Global Gender Gap Report, underscoring how much work remains to ensure women enjoy equal opportunities in […]