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Life & Style

‘Most harmful industry on planet’: Designer Stella McCartney advocates sustainability at COP28

Fashion designer and climate activist Stella McCartney, who is in Dubai for COP28, spoke about sustainable fashion...

Published 02 Dec, 2023 11:39pm

World

No prisoner exchange with Israel until there is ceasefire in Gaza, Hamas says

Deputy Hamas chief Saleh Al-Arouri told the pan-Arab Al Jazeera TV on Saturday that no more prisoners would be...

Published 02 Dec, 2023 11:12pm

MENA

On 52nd Union Day, UAE looks to ‘foster spirit of ambition in country’s youth’

As UAE celebrated its 52nd Union Day on Saturday, its president His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nayhan said...

Updated 02 Dec, 2023 11:06pm

Business & Economy

IMF chief praises Pakistani authorities for maintaining economic stability

IMF chief's comments come after meeting with caretaker PM on sidelines of COP28

Updated 02 Dec, 2023 11:05pm

Pakistan

Gohar Ali Khan elected unopposed as new PTI chairman

Imran Khan had nominated Gohar in his place

Updated 02 Dec, 2023 11:03pm

Business & Economy

COP28 should deliver with actions, says caretaker PM Kakar

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Saturday said Pakistan expects “COP28 to deliver with actions not...

Updated 02 Dec, 2023 11:02pm

Pakistan

At least 10 killed, 26 injured in Chilas bus attack: DC Diamer

The bus was carrying passengers from Kohistan, Peshawar, Ghizer, Chilas, Skardu, and Sindh

Published 02 Dec, 2023 10:43pm

Life & Style

Hannah Husain becomes first Pakistani to debut at Le Bal des Débutantes

Annual event is by invite only and has been termed the 'hottest party' by Forbes

Published 02 Dec, 2023 10:41pm

Sports

PCB removes Salman Butt from selection panel after backlash

Asad Shafique to replace Butt in a panel of consultants

Published 02 Dec, 2023 09:18pm

Asia

Earthquake of 7.5 strikes Philippines, tsunami expected in Philippines and Japan

An earthquake of at least magnitude 7.5 struck Mindanao in the southern Philippines late on Saturday, triggering...

Published 02 Dec, 2023 09:00pm

Middle East

117 countries agree to triple renewable energy, to push out fossil fuels: COP28

DUBAI: Some 117 governments pledged to triple the world’s renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the U.N.‘s COP28...

Updated 02 Dec, 2023 06:59pm

Europe

Ukraine says blackout at nuclear plant risked accident

KYIV: Ukraine said Saturday that two power lines connecting its electricity grid to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant...

Published 02 Dec, 2023 06:54pm

Middle East

US pledges $3 billion to green climate fund at COP28

DUBAI: Vice President Kamala Harris told the UN’s COP28 conference on Saturday that the United States will...

Published 02 Dec, 2023 05:10pm

Middle East

Turkiye's Erdogan rejects US pressure to cut Hamas ties

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Saturday pushed back against mounting US pressure to cut Ankara’s...

Published 02 Dec, 2023 05:06pm

DPC proposes ‘appropriate’ changes in statute

KARACHI: The Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC) has proposed “appropriate” changes in its statute to enhance its...

Updated 02 Dec, 2023 03:53pm

Climate plans: Over 130 nations agree to include food, agriculture

DUBAI: More than 130 countries agreed to prioritise food and agriculture in their national climate plans at COP28 in...

Updated 02 Dec, 2023 03:51pm

Solar panel, allied equipment manufacturing: Govt decides to identify, plug policy gaps

Neelofur Hafeez, Joint Secretary (LED), MoI&P briefs about decisions taken in 5th meeting of the Apex Committee of the SIFC

Updated 02 Dec, 2023 03:50pm

Only photovoltaic cells exempted from sales tax: FBR

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified that the exemption of sales tax previously available on...

Updated 02 Dec, 2023 03:33pm

PSO allowed Rs3.21 per litre exchange rate adjustment

ISLAMABAD: As the maximum petroleum levy (PL) on petrol can not exceed Rs 60 per litre without parliamentary...

Updated 02 Dec, 2023 03:33pm

Govt reaffirms its commitment to protect CPEC projects, workers

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Friday, reaffirmed its strong commitment to the protection of workers and projects under the...

Updated 02 Dec, 2023 03:32pm

Bullion Rate

Gold price per tola increases Rs3,100 in Pakistan

Gold rates continued to increase in Pakistan as the yellow metal advanced in the international market. On Saturday,...

Published 02 Dec, 2023 03:07pm

Business & Economy

Caretaker PM urges developed world to rectify shortfalls in Paris Agreement commitments

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Saturday urged the developed countries “to urgently rectify...

Published 02 Dec, 2023 02:23pm

Pakistan

Army prepared to defend territorial integrity of Pakistan: COAS

Says Pakistan Armed Forces are focused on defending the frontiers of motherland against full spectrum of threat

Published 02 Dec, 2023 02:06pm

Middle East

Countries to promise clean energy boost at COP28 to push out fossil fuels

DUBAI: Governments lined up a slew of energy announcements on Saturday at the U.N. climate summit in Dubai, where...

Published 02 Dec, 2023 02:04pm

Movies & Music

Bradley Cooper’s ‘Maestro’ a tale of music, marriage and multitasking

LONDON: Co-writing, directing, producing and starring in his Leonard Bernstein biopic ‘Maestro’ was a terrifying...

Published 02 Dec, 2023 01:34pm

Cricket

NZ’s Southee refuses to blame World Cup fatigue for Bangladesh Test loss

SYLHET: New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee refused to blame fatigue from a gruelling ODI World Cup campaign in...

Published 02 Dec, 2023 01:19pm

Middle East

Renewed Gaza fighting stretches into second day after Israel-Hamas truce collapses

GAZA: Renewed fighting in Gaza stretched into a second day on Saturday after talks to extend a week-old truce with...

Published 02 Dec, 2023 01:12pm

South Asia

North Korea says interference in its satellites would be declaration of war

SEOUL: North Korea said on Saturday it would consider any interference with its satellite operations a declaration...

Published 02 Dec, 2023 10:58am

South Asia

India’s construction sector levels up as housing demand spurs economy

NEW DELHI: If India needed any more proof that it was in the midst of a huge housing boom, it got in this week’s GDP...

Published 02 Dec, 2023 10:43am

Middle East

On COP28 sidelines, philanthropies invest $450 million to help tackle methane

DUBAI: Nearly a dozen deep-pocketed philanthropies announced on Saturday they will invest $450 million over the next...

Published 02 Dec, 2023 10:30am

Cricket

Bangladesh beat New Zealand by 150 runs in opening test

DHAKA: Bangladesh beat New Zealand by 150 runs in the opening Test in Sylhet to grab a 1-0 lead in the two-Test...

Published 02 Dec, 2023 10:25am

South Asia

Some 170 Rohingya land in Indonesia in latest boat arrival

JAKARTA: Some 170 ethnic Rohingya people arrived in Indonesia on Saturday, head of a provincial fishing community...

Published 02 Dec, 2023 10:21am

‘Green channel facility’: 57pc of imported consignments cleared at ports

ISLAMABAD: A total of 57 percent of the imported consignments have been cleared at ports under the “green channel...

Updated 02 Dec, 2023 09:51am

Transport for visiting ministers: Embassy in UAE seeks more funds

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Embassy in United Arab Emirates (UAE) is said to have asked Ministry of Finance, and Power and...

Updated 02 Dec, 2023 09:35am

UN conventions bind Pakistan to protect rights of refugees: SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court observed that Pakistan is a signatory to United Nations conventions safeguarding the...

Updated 02 Dec, 2023 09:34am

Roosevelt Hotel sell-off: PC Board approves appointment of FA

ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission Board in a meeting chaired by the Federal Minister for...

Updated 02 Dec, 2023 09:14am

Federal govt employees: Guidelines issued for grant of compensatory allowance

ISLAMABAD: Finance Division has issued new guidelines for grant of compensatory allowance to federal government...

Updated 02 Dec, 2023 09:12am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from December 1, 2023

Published 02 Dec, 2023 08:52am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (December 01, 2023) and the forecast for Saturday (December 02, 2023)...