Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has resigned following a sharp electoral setback, though she remains a leading contender to return to power after complex negotiations in a fragmented parliament. Frederiksen’s Social Democrats suffered their worst election result since 1903, winning 38 seats in the 179-member Folketing, down from 50 in the previous vote, in what […]
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Wednesday in a televised speech read on his behalf that negotiating with Israel under fire amounts to imposed surrender on Lebanon, and urged the government to reverse its ban on the party’s military activities. The speech, aired on a Hezbollah affiliated television station, he called for unity against Israel […]
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday named veteran diplomat Jean Arnault as his personal envoy to support efforts to end the Middle East conflict, saying the “world is staring down the barrel of a wider war”. Guterres told reporters at the UN in New York that he had been in close contact with many in […]
Sarah Mullally was formally installed as Archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday, beginning her public ministry as the first woman to lead the Church of England during a solemn enthronement ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral. She now becomes spiritual head of the global Anglican Communion, a network of more than 100 million members worldwide. The Church of […]
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved seven pension funds for the government of Balochistan, which reflects the practical implementation of the Defined Contribution pension model in the province. This initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to shift from the traditional Defined Benefit pension system to a more sustainable and […]
Pakistan’s EV push has gained momentum as two firms announced plans to install 500 charging stations nationwide within two years, underscoring both ambition and structural challenges. The move comes amid energy constraints, but the rapid rise of rooftop solar offers a viable pathway to integrate EV infrastructure into a more resilient energy ecosystem. At present, […]
Pakistan’s EV push has gained momentum as two firms announced plans to install 500 charging stations nationwide within two years, underscoring both ambition and structural challenges. The move comes amid energy constraints, but the rapid rise of rooftop solar offers a viable pathway to integrate EV infrastructure into a more resilient energy ecosystem. At present, […]
Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a sharp increase on Wednesday, continuing the trend of massive fluctuations seen in recent days. The per-tola price rose by Rs15,200 to reach Rs479,262, while 10-gram gold climbed to Rs410,889 after a gain of Rs13,031, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association. On Tuesday, gold had surged by […]
Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a sharp increase on Wednesday, continuing the trend of massive fluctuations seen in recent days. The per-tola price rose by Rs15,200 to reach Rs479,262, while 10-gram gold climbed to Rs410,889 after a gain of Rs13,031, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association. On Tuesday, gold had surged by […]
The Power Division is considering the introduction of a new optional tariff mechanism for industrial consumers, aimed at improving electricity utilisation efficiency and enabling cost-reflective pricing based on time-of-use consumption patterns. According to an official statement issued on Wednesday, the proposal is being developed under the direction of Federal Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais […]