'Drone strikes on tankers cause jump in Black Sea shipping costs'
Escalation prompts higher premiums for both Russian and Ukrainian port calls, according to sources The cost of shipping commodities through…
Azakhel dry port to handle concessional imports
Spread over 28 acres, located about 20 kilometres east from Peshawar on main GT Road ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of…
Over a dozen FIA officials punished as investigation exposes lapses in Greece shipwreck case
ISLAMABAD: Several Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officials have been dismissed, demoted or censured for many offences, including negligence that contributed…
Pakistan’s fintech bet pays off in a new era for South Asian finance
From India’s shadow to emerging regional leader, country’s funding rebounds, crypto frameworks develop “Pakistan is undoubtedly a rising star in…
25% rise in gender-based violence
Punjab accounts for 78 per cent of the total cases, followed by Sindh with 14 per cent LAHORE: Sahil, an…
Twice-a-year HIV prevention shots begin in Africa
Lenacapavir has been shown to reduce the risk of HIV transmission by more than 99.9 percent JOHANNESBURG: South Africa, Eswatini…
Govt provides grist to rumour mill over K-P governor’s rule
Law minister says option can be used if required, accuses PTI of fuelling political instability Federal Minister for Law and…
K-P MPAs unite in demand for Hazara province
KP Assembly in session. PHOTO: AFP PESHAWAR: In a rare show of legislative unity, the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Assembly passed a…
Asia floods death toll tops 1,100 as troops aid survivors
Much of the region in monsoon season, but climate change is producing more extreme rain events, turbocharging storms PADANG, INDONESIA:…
Heroic cop martyred thwarting suicide hit
Lakki police’s extraordinary bravery saves dozens; leaders vow to eliminate terror DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A police head constable laid down…