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Friday July 26, 2024
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  • July 27, 2024

    Dubai Sustainable City to launch delivery robot programme

    Starting this month, three autonomous on-demand delivery robots will begin their trial within the community

  • July 27, 2024

    Many city areas to face temporary gas supply suspension due to work on new pipeline

    A representational image showing a gas flame. — AFP/FileThe SSGC is commissioning yet another gas distribution pipeline for customer convenience....

  • July 27, 2024

    Construction of 3,100 houses completed for flood-affected people in Sukkur

    Sindh Minister for Energy, Planning & Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah hands over ownership document of a house to a flood victom under the Sindh...

  • July 27, 2024

    Lower power costs

    Many residents of Karachi, including myself, are facing increasing electricity bills. The rise in electricity costs has become a burden for many...

  • July 27, 2024

    Theory and practice

    Pakistan's constitution establishes a framework for education that recognizes it as a fundamental right and details provisions to achieve this...

  • July 27, 2024

    Raiwind woes

    I am writing this to express my deep concern over the negligence being shown by Wapda officials these days. I am a resident of Alwari Street in...

  • July 27, 2024

    Freelance boom

    The freelance economy in Pakistan is experiencing significant growth, driven by digitization and a burgeoning pool of skilled professionals. Various...

  • July 27, 2024

    Green Olympics

    The 2024 Olympics games have kicked off in France. Around 15000 athletes from 205 nations are expected to compete. The games will be held in Paris...

  • July 27, 2024

    Listen to the general

    The UK PM Keir Starmer “completely agrees" with the thrust of a warning from the new head of the British Army that the country must be prepared...

  • July 27, 2024

    Averting collapse

    Pakistan’s economy is hurtling towards a catastrophic collapse, threatened by a toxic mix of political instability, corruption, and external...

  • July 27, 2024

    Talk it out

    Electricity bills have done wonders for the PTI. PM Shehbaz Sharif has rightly said that he prioritized the state at the cost of his politics and...

  • July 27, 2024

    Digital trade deal advances but US still not on board

    A man looks at a chart on display in an electronic board at the digital trade on June 17, 2022. — AFPGENEVA: Efforts to draw up global digital...

  • July 27, 2024

    Gaming sector recovery on flamboyant display at ChinaJoy expo

    On the screen, the video of the fighting game is being shown to the citizens. — AFP/fileSHANGHAI: A long-haired sorcerer wearily checked his...

  • July 27, 2024

    US inflation rises moderately, consumer spending cools

    A man arranges produce at Best World Supermarket in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Washington, D.C., US August 19, 2022. — ReutersWASHINGTON:...

  • July 26, 2024

    ‘The Glassworker’ being released in Pakistani cinemas today

    Filmgoers expressed that handcrafted charm of this delightful film showcases immense talent and experience of our young film-makers

  • July 26, 2024

    Govt trying to bring army, PTI, people face to face: Imran

    PTI founder insisted COAS General Asim Munir should believe that current government of Shehbaz Sharif was trying to bring army

  • July 26, 2024

    Life insurance: Securing your loved ones’ future

    Jubilee Life Insurance stays committed to enabling a carefree future for individuals and families by focusing on people

  • July 26, 2024

    Manchester Airport kicking video triggers protests

    Chanting “shame on you”, the protesters in Rochdale accused the police of institutional racism

  • July 26, 2024

    SSGC cuts off 1,182 illegal connections in Sindh and Balochistan

    This image shows Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd headquarters in Karachi. — SSGC website/FileThe Sui Southern Gas Company has sped up its efforts to...

  • July 26, 2024

    HRCP chairman released after brief detention

    Human Rights Commission of Pakistan Chairman Asad Iqbal Butt speaks at a press conference. — Facebook/Human Rights Commission of...

  • July 26, 2024

    Attack on the nation

    One wonders what is stopping one of the most powerful entities in the country from teaching a lesson to those who attacked national monuments and...

  • July 26, 2024

    Anti-people policies

    This refers to the letter ‘Broken promises’ by Engr Shahryar Khan Baseer. This IMF-oriented government is taking all possible anti-people steps...

  • July 26, 2024

    Dissolution trap

    This letter refers to the news report ‘Gohar rejects Fazl claim PTI ready to quit assemblies’ . The report claims that the JUI-F leader said...

  • July 26, 2024

    Hearts and minds

    Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been a frontline region in the war against terrorism for the past two decades. While progress has been made, recent events in...

  • July 26, 2024

    Tumultuous elections

    This letter refers to the news report ‘What next for the US as Biden ends faltering re-election campaign’ . With Trump picking the republican J...

  • July 26, 2024

    National dilemma

    Afghanistan-based terrorists have unleashed a wave of attacks in Pakistan. Their nefarious activities are not only creating insecurity among the...

  • July 26, 2024

    Flood-prone capital

    On July 9, I attended an event on urban floods and their implications for climate resilience in Islamabad. Major takeaways from the event entailed...

  • July 26, 2024

    No mandate

    This letter refers to the news story ‘ECP actually rebuts SC decision’ . I think the confusion surrounding the ECP’s response has arisen...

  • July 26, 2024

    No more terror

    Pakistanis have endured the savage brutality inflicted by the TTP and other terror outfits for far too long. Emboldened by a permissive Afghanistan,...

  • July 26, 2024

    Egypt raises domestic fuel prices by up to 15pc before IMF review

    Diesel saw the biggest increase, rising to 11.50 Egyptian pounds from 10 pounds

  • July 26, 2024

    Unilever sales disappoint as consumers remain wary of high prices

    "There is pressure, especially at the low-income range,” says Nestle CEO Mark Schneider

  • July 26, 2024

    SBP to meet on July 29 to decide monetary policy

    The Monetary Policy Committee of the SBP will meet on July 29, 2024 to decide on monetary policy

  • July 26, 2024

    Indonesia launches ‘Golden Visa’ to lure foreign investors

    The five-year ‘Golden Visa’ requires individual investors to set up a company worth $2.5 million

  • July 26, 2024

    China unexpectedly cuts one-year policy rate by 2.3pc

    Monetary authority recently downplayed MLF in favor of short-term rate to guide markets in way more similar to global peers

  • July 25, 2024

    After securing magic number: PTI may be in position to form govt in Dec, claims Qaiser

    PTI leader indicated mulling over “no-confidence motion” against PM after attaining required strength in NA

  • July 25, 2024

    Justice Minallah wishes courts remain open if there’s threat of martial law

    Justice Minallah said this in his address to an event of New York City Bar Association

  • July 25, 2024

    CITY PULSE

    An aerial view of Karachi city. — AFP/FileSoliloquyArtChowk the Gallery is hosting an art exhibition featuring works by Gabrielle Brinsmead....

  • July 25, 2024

    Hesco CEO orders strict steps against electricity theft

    A power technician while fixing electric meters in Pakistan. — AFP/FileHYDERABAD: Hyderabad Electric Supply Company Chief Executive Officer...

  • July 25, 2024

    980 FIRs filed during KE’s crackdown on electricity theft in FY2023-24

    Workers repair the high voltage wires on a pole on February 20, 2024. — Online  K-Electric, in collaboration with the Federal Investigation...

  • July 25, 2024

    SSGC official inaugurates pipeline to improve gas supply

    This image shows Sui Southern Gas Company Ltd headquarters in Karachi. — SSGC website/FileKARACHI: The Sui Southern Gas Company continuously...

  • July 25, 2024

    Balanced growth

    Pakistan’s economic climate in 2024 presents a multifaceted challenge. While flickers of progress emerge, critical issues necessitate solutions...

  • July 25, 2024

    Twilight of the West?

    Liberal democracy, once hailed as the champion of fundamental rights, is now struggling to maintain its footing. Following the cold war, the US...

  • July 25, 2024

    Unfair valuations

    The finance minister has to address some anomalies when it comes to the calculation of tax on sale of property, especially where the district...

  • July 25, 2024

    Free flats

    This letter refers to the news report ‘Maryam announces free flats for workers in Taxila, Sunder colonies’ . The question is can this country...

  • July 25, 2024

    Do your job

    CM Maryam has reportedly urged the SC judges to let the country progress. Is the incumbent government not responsible for this task?Dr Irfan...

  • July 25, 2024

    Retired and forgotten

    Large numbers of retired employees of Radio Pakistan, numbering over 4000 in total, continue to suffer on account of delayed pensions every now and...

  • July 25, 2024

    Urban blight

    Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city and economic hub, was once renowned for its natural beauty and coastal areas. Unfortunately, for many years, a...