Israel increases Gaza bombing and closes humanitarian corridors
GAZA: According to the Palestinian territory's civil defense service, the Israeli army increased its shelling of the northern part of Gaza and blocked roads to impede the delivery of relief…
Mid-flight death of a Turkish Airlines pilot necessitates an emergency landing
The Turkish national carrier had to make an emergency landing in New York after a pilot collapsed in midair, resulting in the pilot's death, the airline reported on Wednesday. Tuesday…
No “redemption” for smuggling-related automobiles, according to FBR
ISLAMABAD: A recent law makes vehicles or other modes of transportation used to transfer contraband immediately liable to confiscation without the possibility of paying a fee. The amendment to SRO…
Fuel costs could increase.
ISLAMABAD: The petroleum prices have reversed course after five consecutive fortnightly drops, primarily due to increasing international prices following the escalation of the Middle East crisis. According to well-informed official…
A Saudi team comes to strengthen trade relations
ISLAMABAD: On a three-day official visit, a high-level team from Saudi Arabia, headed by Sheikh Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz Al Faleh, the country's Minister for Investment, came here on Wednesday.…
IPP board meetings are sparked by early contract termination.
KARACHI: Some independent power producers (IPPs) have summoned emergency meetings to discuss the development as the government prepares to terminate important agreements early this month. Hub Power Company Limited (Hubco)…
Engro releases a farming app.
KARACHI: Engro Fertilizers has made it possible for farmers to directly purchase fertilizers from the company at official prices by launching UgAi, Pakistan's first integrated agri-e-commerce website. The software was…
SHC orders an investigation into claims of document leaks and delays MDCAT results.
KARACHI: On Wednesday, the Sindh High Court halted the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) results and prevented the authorities from processing admissions based only on the exam results.…
Karachi scorches at 40°C, and light rain falls in the suburbs
KARACHI: Late on Wednesday afternoon, several of the city's suburbs saw light rain after a day of unusually scorching temperatures that reached as high as 40 degrees Celsius. According to…
President Zardari gives karate champion Shahzaib Rindh Rs. 100 million.
Shahzaib Rindh, the champion of Karate, received a cheque for Rs 100 million from President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday at Aiwan-e-Sadr for winning a worldwide tournament. The Mixed Martial…
