The Pakistani rupee on Thursday gained more ground against the US dollar as it appreciated by Rs4.83 in the interbank market at the start of today’s trading session. The local currency was trading at Rs268.50 during intraday trade around 10:30am. On Wednesday, the Pakistani rupee clawed back against the greenback as the market was hopeful of a positive outcome …

  TURKEY, Feb 9 (AFP): A massive rescue effort in Turkiye and Syria battled frigid weather in a race against time Tuesday to find survivors under buildings flattened by an earthquake that killed more than 15,000 people. Tremors that inflicted more suffering on a border area already plagued by conflict left people on the streets burning debris to try to …

  ISLAMABAD, Feb 8 (FD): President Dr Arif Alvi asked on Wednesday the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to “immediately” announce the date of elections for Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, in a letter to Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja. In the letter, a copy of which is available with The News, he asked the CEC to make the announcement …

  ISLAMABAD, Feb 8 (INP):  Ministry of Science and Technology with support of Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Pakistan, COMSTECH, International Center for Chemical and Biological Center held a ceremony to celebrate the landmark of China-Pakistan Space Science and Technology cooperation on the eve of the return of Pakistani Seeds from Chinese Space, at COMSTECH auditorium here …

  ISLAMABAD, Feb 8 (FD): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a cabinet committee to review the bill that is aimed to amend the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) and the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) after it created a sharp division in the federal cabinet, The News reported Wednesday. The controversial bill — Criminal Laws Amendment Bill, 2023 — provides for …

  PESHAWAR, Feb 8 (FD):  At least 12 terrorists of Tehreek-e-Talibna were killed in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in the country’s northwestern region, the military’s media wing said Wednesday. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said security forces killed 12 terrorists on Tuesday night during an operation in Lakki Marwat. “Terrorists were lured in by providing a vehicle …

  Up to 23 million people could be affected by the massive earthquake that has killed thousands in Turkey and Syria, the WHO warned on Tuesday, promising long-term assistance. “Event overview maps show that potentially 23 million people are exposed, including around five million vulnerable populations,” the World Health Organization’s senior emergencies officer Adelheid Marschang said. “Civilian infrastructure and potentially …

  Australian cricket presenter Erin Holland is looking forward to the eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League  (PSL), which is scheduled to begin on February 13 and conclude on March 19. Erin, who is the wife of Australian cricketer Ben Cutting, has remained part of the tournament and apart from her commentary, she is also much loved in Pakistan …

  GWADAR, Feb. 8 (INP): Pakistan Railways, state-owned department, has established offices in Gwadar, and it has been assigned the task of increasing relations with Chinese companies working in Gwadar Port Authority, Gwadar Development Authority, Gwadar Port and Free Zones. According to Gwadar Pro, Pakistan Railways and two Chinese tech companies NORINCO International Cooperation, Easyway have signed an MoU to …

  ISLAMABAD, Feb. 8 (INP): CPEC wind power projects are going to transform Pakistan’s energy landscape, according to a report published by China Economic Net (CEN) on Wednesday. On the vast desert of Jhimpir, Sindh, hundreds of wind turbines are running day and night, providing stable and green power to the national grid. Peerzada Zain ul Abideen, O&M manager of PowerChina …