LAHORE: Up to 39 universities in Pakistan have made it to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for 2024. Quaid-i-Azam University is the sole Pakistani university on the list, ranking among the top 500 institutions. Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Air University, Capital University of Science and Technology...
UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations has revived efforts to persuade the international community to fulfill the pledges they made last year to help Pakistan rebuild as the UN chief called the 2022 floods a ‘litmus test’ for climate justice. Triggered by torrential monsoon rains, the 2022 floods submerged one third...
The date 9 May, 2023, marks a black day for Pakistan and Pakistanis from all walks of life. The significance of this day does not solely stem from the breach into heavily fortified military areas by protesters but rather from the consequences brought about by those residing within these...
ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday reported the outstanding payables to the Chinese power producers at around Rs 360 billion (about $1.25bn) as it pleaded to charge Rs1.83 per unit additional cost from consumers of ex-Wapda distribution companies (Discos) in October. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), which held a...
China has refused to further expand cooperation in the areas of energy, water management, and climate change under the multi-billion dollar China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), it emerged on Tuesday, signalling a strain in the 'ironclad' friendship between the two all-weather allies. Cash-strapped Pakistan also gave up its opposition to setting...
Karachi , September 25: The classes at the University of Karachi in Pakistan remained suspended for the 10th consecutive day after the University teachers announced a strike due to non-payment of arrears for the past one and a half years. According to The News International, the complete strike was announced...
Poverty in Pakistan shot up to 39.4 per cent as of last fiscal year, with 12.5 million more people falling into the trap due to poor economic conditions, the World Bank has said, as it urged the cash-strapped country to take urgent steps to achieve financial stability. The Washington-based lender...
Pakistan's National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has proposed an increase of electricity tariff by Pakistan Rupee 3.28 per unit on account of quarterly adjustment. As per details, the NEPRA has decided to increase the electricity tariff, preparing to throw an additional burden of Rs 160 billion on the power...
Some of the highest peaks in the world, including K2, may be found in Gilgit Baltistan, a mountainous region in northern Pakistan. Over two million people live in the region, representing a variety of ethnic groups such the Baltis, Shinaks, Burushos, and others. Gilgit Baltistan is hampered by a multitude...
Diplomatic relations between India and Canada have soured following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations that the Indian government was involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader on Canadian soil. Amid this, many Twitter accounts have been spreading disinformation about domestic unrest caused by this, adding fuel...