By-polls. Photo: AFP ISLAMABAD: Voter participation remained markedly subdued in the recent by-elections, with an overall turnout of just 28.58 per cent across six National Assembly and seven provincial constituencies, according to official documents released by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday. The ECP data shows a stark contrast in electoral engagement between…
Unemployment rate reaches 21-year high of 7.1%, while World Bank calculates poverty rate at 44.7% Siblings walk along a railway tracks at a slum area in Karachi, Pakistan July 9, 2020 Photo: Reuters ISLAMABAD: The central bank governor said on Wednesday that the current economic growth model cannot sustain a country of 250 million people…
KARACHI: WWF-Pakistan has clarified that the greenish hue and glowing lights observed at night in the coastal areas of Karachi and Balochistan, which had caused concern among fishermen and local residents, are a natural phenomenon known as sea sparkle (Noctiluca scintillans). The unusual sight had prompted some people to link it to toxic algae or…
New assessment says rapidly warming region faces higher health, economic and environmental threats KARACHI: Karachi has been listed among nine densely built megacities across Asia and the Pacific that are projected to become “substantially hotter” in the coming years, according to a new report released by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and…
Suicide attack the gate of a Federal Constabulary headquarters in Peshawar on Monday PESHAWAR: Video footage of the attack on the Federal Constabulary (FC) Headquarters in Peshawar has surfaced, clearly showing the movements and sequence of actions carried out by the assailants. According to sources, the footage has been obtained from multiple CCTV cameras installed…
. ISLAMABAD: The FIA has announced that it has discontinued the issuance of manually signed attendance notices to prevent the circulation of fake or forged documents and to enhance transparency in official communication. All notices issued under Section 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) will now be generated only through the agency’s electronic…
A file photo of Islamabad International Airport. PHOTO: AFP ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has rejected reports that a near-disaster at Islamabad International Airport was averted, clarifying that a recent incident involving a foreign airline flight was nothing more than a routine aviation procedure, carried out according to global safety standards. The clarification comes…
Members say tracks like ‘Something’s in the Water’ expose emotions they once kept hidden Riize. Photo: Instagram LOS ANGELES: For the Korean boy band Riize, recording their second studio album ‘Fame’ offered an opportunity to step into a new musical persona, as the group sought to show a different side of themselves that had not…
AI shopping. Photo: supersmart NEW YORK: The holiday season has long been a battleground for retailers seeking to capture shoppers’ attention, whether in New York, London, or elsewhere. This year, however, companies are not just chasing human eyesthey are targeting artificial intelligence to reach consumers. Globally, online sales during festive periods are expected to exceed…
The 53rd International Emmy Awards unfolded in New York with the United Kingdom dominating the global honours, while Spain, Brazil and Turkiye also secured major wins and two documentaries on Gaza earned landmark recognition in the non-fiction categories. The ceremony, hosted by Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, brought together television creators from 26 countries for…
