World on track to dangerous warming

The United Nations says that big polluting nations are not cutting greenhouse gas emissions fast enough to keep global warming within safer levels. Photo: AFP PARIS: National commitments to slash heat-trapping pollution would limit global warming up to 2.5C this century — nowhere near enough to avoid devastating climate impacts despite a sweep of new pledges, … Read more

US seeks UN approval for Gaza force

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Photo: File The Trump administration is working on a United Nations Security Council resolution to deploy a multinational force to Gaza to uphold the US-brokered ceasefire deal, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing a source familiar with the plans. The details of a temporary security force in charge of demilitarizing … Read more

Gold drops Rs3,500/tola as dollar strengthens

[ At current prices, the looted gold is worth around $70 million. PHOTO: PIXABAY KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan fell on Tuesday, mirroring the decline in international bullion rates as the US dollar surged to a three-month high and investors awaited key US economic data for cues on the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy direction. According … Read more

DISCOs seek fixed charges on solar

[ Nepra officials warned Gepco over the illegal installation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) on small meters. They said that the company was installing AMI without approval of the regulator and even without data backup. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: Power distribution companies (DISCOs) have sought the imposition of fixed charges on solar net metering in an … Read more

Govt clears the air on intent behind 27th Amendment

DPM assures Senate bill will follow due process; Consultations with all allies to precede legislation Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. Photo: SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the House Ishaq Dar assured the Senate on Tuesday that the proposed 27th constitutional amendment was a government’s initiative and it … Read more

Record 4,108 firms flock to China trade expo

[ BEIJING: This year’s China International Import Expo (CIIE) opens today and runs until November 10, 2025. It is the first major economic event hosted by Beijing following the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. The expo highlights China’s continued commitment to promoting high-standard openness and fostering … Read more