Brent crude futures gained 14 cents, or 0.2%, to $74.37 a barrel by 0007 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 17 cents, or 0.2%, to $70.27 per barrel. Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the Ukraine war was growing into a global conflict after the U.S. and Britain allowed Ukraine to […]
As per details, this is the 24th polio case reported from Jafarabad this year, highlighting concerns about the ongoing transmission of the virus in the region. It’s worth mentioning here that the recent rise in polio cases in Pakistan has sparked concerns for international organizations. According to sources, the international organization has called on Pakistan […]
According to sources, if approved, petrol prices will reach Rs. 250.96 per liter, while high-speed diesel will cost Rs. 261.05 per liter. Sources revealed that the proposed hike is attributed to the high premium on petroleum products in the global market and increased import costs. The premium on imported petroleum products has risen, prompting the […]
The operation, called “Libertarian II”, took place between September 29 and October 4 and was the largest-ever operation against human trafficking and people smuggling by the global law enforcement organization. People rescued included minors forced to work on farms in Argentina, migrants in nightclubs in North Macedonia, and people coerced into begging in Iraq or […]
Karachi has been placed at 8th rank in the global air quality index. Indian capital city New Delhi has been on the top of the list with an air quality index reading of 274. Lahore ranked 2nd with 201 and Karachi placed 8th with 170 AQI reading. It is to be mentioned here that the […]
“The infostealers taken down … targeted millions of victims worldwide, making it one of the largest malware platforms globally,” Eurojust said in a statement. “Authorities discovered that over 1,200 servers in dozens of countries were running the malware,” said the agency, which is based in The Hague. Eurojust said that called “Operation Magnus” investigators shut […]
The inflation reading was back into single digits after three years, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) data. Back in October 2021, CPI inflation stood at 9.2%. On a month-on-month basis, CPI increased to 0.4% in August 2024 as compared to an increase of 2.1% in the previous month and an increase of 1.7% […]
The NBA on Wednesday rejected an offer from Warner’s TNT sports division — ending four decades of partnership — and announced new agreements with Walt Disney’s ESPN, Comcast-owned NBCUniversal, and Amazon.com in an 11-year deal worth $77 billion. Warner Bros Discovery and the NBA did not immediately respond or requests for comment. Shares fell more […]
The average global temperature for the 12 months to the end of May was 1.63 degrees Celsius (2.9 degrees Fahrenheit) above the pre-industrial average making it the warmest such period since record-keeping began in 1940, the Copernicus Climate Change Service said. This 12-month average does not mean that the world has yet surpassed the 1.5 […]
Pakistan’s quest for sustainable energy sources has taken a significant stride forward with the increasing adoption of solar energy. With abundant sunlight throughout the year and a significant solar power potential, Pakistan is poised to tap into this renewable energy source more effectively than ever before. Nestled in a region blessed with ample sunlight, Pakistan […]
