Dangerously high radiation levels mean that removing melted fuel and other debris from the plant hit by a huge tsunami in 2011 is seen as the most daunting challenge in the decades-long decommissioning project. Around 880 tonnes of hazardous material are inside the power station — the site of one of history’s worst nuclear accidents […]
Indeed, the pace of negotiations was brisk, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said, with 18 different countries offering proposals so far and Trump’s trade negotiating team set to meet with 34 countries this week to discuss tariffs. Trump himself expressed optimism that a trade deal with China could “substantially” cut tariffs, lifting markets. After […]
The Ukrainian leader also told reporters at a briefing that a Ukrainian delegation meeting officials from Western countries in London on Wednesday would have a mandate to discuss a full or partial ceasefire. “We are ready to record that after a ceasefire, we are ready to sit down in any format so that there are […]
It will be his second foreign trip since returning to office, following his planned attendance at the Vatican for Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday. Trump “will travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates from May 13 until May 16,” Leavitt told a White House press briefing, without elaborating. Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat […]
A comprehensive awareness campaign has been launched in collaboration with the Hajj Awareness Centre by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, guaranteeing that pilgrims get well-informed about heat protection strategies. To lessen the risks of heat exhaustion and dehydration, a safety guide outlining three key precautions has been published by the ministry. Safety Precautions Avoid […]
According to the IMF outlook report, this falls short of Pakistan’s ambitious target of 3.5% economic growth set for the same period. The IMF also forecasts an inflation rate of 6.5% for the fiscal year, indicating persistent price pressures. Additionally, the debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to reach 73.6%, reflecting a significant debt burden on the […]
The BJP-led Narendra Modi government is facing growing scrutiny over inconsistencies in the official narrative regarding the attack. Despite claims of eliminating attackers in the incident, the Indian government has not released any images or video footage of the bodies of those allegedly killed. One of the most baffling elements of the Pahalgam incident is […]
As per details, Pakistan government has released 81 per cent of the total development funds so far, while over Rs424.19 billion have been spent so far. Out of the Rs50 billion allocated for parliamentarians’ schemes in the current fiscal year, Rs48 billion have already been released, with approximately Rs35 billion spent so far. Sources add […]
The Minister recalled his visit to Saudi Arabia in February 2025 to attend the Al-Ula Conference on Emerging Markets and his meeting with the Finance Minister of Saudi Arabia during the visit. He briefed on Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic indicators and noted that Moody’s had recently upgraded Pakistan’s credit rating to B, with a stable outlook. […]
Maximum temperature in the city could soar to 41 Celsius today. Mercury is likely to drop in the port city by Thursday (tomorrow). The sea breeze may restore partially today, while expected to fully restore by April 24 tomorrow (Thursday) deputy director weather department earlier said. The weather has been hot and humid today. The […]
