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[ The positive quarterly adjustment will be recovered over three months—September, October and November 2026—at a uniform rate of Rs0.5194 per kWh. PHOTO: PIXABAY ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday approved an increase of Rs0.5194 per unit in electricity tariffs, placing an additional burden of approximately Rs12.6 billion on power consumers. The increase will apply to … Read more
Shares photo showing ‘Mexico’ crossed out in New Mexico and replaced with ‘America’ US President Donald Trump speaks while hosting a dinner in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, September 2, 2026. REUTERS United States President Donald Trump has shared a map on his Truth Social account that appears to … Read more
David Rubenstein purchased the sculpture, which was removed from the center last week, from the artist’s foundation. He will display it at the National Gallery of Art.
Left-arm spinner pulls off 6-7 as Pakistan seal a huge win over Hong Kong in women’s continental cricket event Pakistan Women stormed into the semi-finals of the Women’s Asia Cup with a commanding 72-run victory over Hong Kong Women on Monday, powered by a record-breaking spell from left-arm spinner Nashra Sandhu. Chasing 144 for victory … Read more
The expected move will be announced on Tuesday, officials said, and underscored Israel’s mounting isolation over its policies toward Palestinians following the war in Gaza.
[His photojournalism festival, Visa Pour l’Image, brought to wide attention images of war and suffering. The French president called him “a great defender of reality.”
From 2026, Yara Sluiskil will capture 800,000 tons of CO2 yearly for storage beneath Norway’s seabed Over 15 years, Yara expects to remove about 12 million tons of CO2 from the site. PHOTO: YARA.com Europe’s largest carbon capture facility opened in the Netherlands on Monday, developed by Norwegian fertiliser company Yara International. The carbon capture … Read more
The federal government on Monday hiked the price of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) by Rs12.9 and Rs3.72 per litre, respectively, for September 8. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol was fixed at Rs358.77 per litre, while HSD would cost Rs381.77 per litre for September 8. The latest … Read more
Content creator’s journey from domestic worker to online personality has opened new possibilities for her family Content creator ‘DHA wali maid’ has shared a new update on her children’s education, posting a video of her three children getting ready for and being dropped off at a new school in Lahore. The reel, shared on her … Read more
Carlos Alcaraz celebrates his victory over Tommy Paul of the US during their US Open round-of-16 match. Photo: AFP NEW YORK: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz posted his most convincing win in his injury return at the US Open, downing Tommy Paul in straight sets on Sunday to line up a quarter-final clash with Ben Shelton. … Read more