Pakistan

Dubai’s skyline was recently graced by a futuristic sight: the Tesla Cybertruck gliding through Sheikh Zayed Road, not as a concept but as a fully operational taxi. This bold move marks a significant stride in Dubai’s journey towards integrating electric vehicles into its bustling transportation network. Renowned for its forward-thinking initiatives, Dubai continues to lead…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif recently announced plans to expand successful solar energy initiatives beyond Balochistan to Punjab, Sindh, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The focus is on converting agricultural tube wells to solar power, aiming to promote sustainable energy practices and reduce reliance on diesel. During a meeting at the PM House dedicated to solarizing agricultural…

Pakistan is facing a profound demographic challenge with projections indicating its population could swell to 400 million by 2092. By 2048, it is anticipated to surpass Indonesia in sheer size, primarily driven by a persistently high birth rate coupled with constrained contraceptive use. The consequences of this rapid population growth are far-reaching, placing immense strain…

Following the shocking events at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where former US President Donald Trump narrowly escaped an attempt on his life, global leaders swiftly condemned the act of violence. Shortly after the incident, messages of condemnation and support for Trump’s recovery flooded in from leaders worldwide. President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime…

The Pakistan government has issued a directive under the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, allowing for the monitoring of phone communications for national security purposes. According to the directive, oversight will be conducted by an officer holding a minimum grade 18 position. This initiative enables authorized surveillance activities, including the tracing and monitoring of…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz recently launched the ‘Roshan Gharana’ program, which aims to provide solar panels to households consuming between 50 to 500 units of electricity. Approved by the Punjab cabinet, this initiative covers 90% of the solar panel costs, with consumers responsible for the remaining 10%, payable in easy installments over five years,…

The Pakistan Stock Exchange started today’s trading session on a strong note, with the benchmark 100-index surging past the significant milestone of 81,000 points. This marked a notable increase of 475 points, pushing the index to 81,041 from its previous day’s close of 80,566. Simultaneously, the interbank market observed a slight rise in the value…

In a heart-wrenching incident in Karachi, a tragic dispute over unpaid wages resulted in the loss of CEO Naveed’s life at his office on Shahrah-e-Faisal. The perpetrator, Shoaib, a software engineer at the company, allegedly attacked Naveed out of frustration, leading to a fatal outcome. Despite attempts to flee, Naveed collapsed in the office’s basement…

In preparation for the observance of Ashura, the federal government has declared a public holiday on July 16 and 17, 2024. To ensure the safety and security of all citizens, the Pakistan Army and Civil Armed Forces will be deployed nationwide, with specific deployment plans coordinated closely with relevant authorities. Additionally, provincial governments have suggested…