Soaring Diesel Prices Are Helping Oil Companies and Hurting Consumers
[The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.
IAEA chief says new initiative to support nuclear power at sea
Atomic Technologies Licensed for Applications at Sea to be unveiled at IAEA event IAEA chief Rafael Grossi attends the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 12, 2024. PHOTO: AFP International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi said on Tuesday that the agency was preparing to launch a new initiative … Read more
Gold slips as global rally stalls
[ KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan edged lower on Tuesday, tracking a pause in the international rally that had pushed bullion to a more than three-month high earlier in the session. According to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association, the price of gold per tola closed at Rs486,536 after a decline … Read more
Pakistan stun Egypt to progress to World Championship quarter-finals
Green-shirts overturn 2-0 deficit to beat world number six 3-2 in Under-17 global event Pakistan produced one of the most memorable comebacks in their youth volleyball history on Tuesday, overcoming a two-set deficit to defeat Egypt 3-2 and book a place in the quarter-finals of the FIVB Boys’ Under-17 World Championship 2026. The Green-shirts, ranked … Read more
Oil prices fall $2 on Iran-Oman talks to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude futures fell $2.30, or 2.6%, to $86.28; WTI down $2.08, or 2.53%, at $80.29 Oil prices fell more than $2 a barrel on Wednesday as talks between Iran and Oman revived hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen and remove shipping constraints affecting supply in the key Middle East region. Brent crude … Read more
‘No Pakistani trade office in China’
[ Senate panel told energy costs, financing, taxes hit exports, FDI rarely exceeds $2b MAKING INROADS GLOBALLY: According to the commerce minister, the ministry is working on new proposals to improve global marketing and increase exports, adding that maintaining high product quality and competitive pricing is essential. PHOTO:FILE ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Commerce, … Read more
Qatar condemns Israeli defense chief’s entry into southwestern Syria
Doha calls for international action to force Israel to respect the 1974 Disengagement Agreement and halt incursions Foreign Minister Israel Katz urges allies to attack Iran if it strikes. PHOTO: REUTERS Qatar condemned Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz’s entry into Syrian territory, calling it a blatant violation of Syria’s sovereignty. The Qatari Foreign Ministry issued … Read more
1.8m jobs at risk over auto policy
[ LAHORE: The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) has appealed directly to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and senior cabinet members to retain safeguards against the misuse of used-car import schemes as the government finalises the Auto Policy 2026-31. In a letter to the prime minister, the finance minister, the minister for … Read more
Bill Gates Is Warning That A.I. Is More Dangerous Than Big Tech Will Admit
In an hourlong interview, he said his industry was downplaying the risks, which he believes include mass unemployment and bioterrorism.
CM Maryam Nawaz invited to join Nobel Sustainability Trust initiatives
The Trust praises Maryam’s focus on data-driven climate resilience and technology-enabled governance Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Photo: X The Nobel Sustainability Trust (NST) has lauded Punjab’s technology-driven initiatives in climate resilience, forest restoration, wildlife conservation and air quality management, and invited Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to address its global summit in Hong … Read more