GLASGOW: A draft text at the COP26 climate summit urged countries on Wednesday to revisit their emissions cutting goals by 2022, three years ahead of schedule, after data showed current plans were far from limiting heating to 1.5°C. After 10 days of technical discussions among delegates from nearly 200 nations in Glasgow on how the world … Read more
KARACHI: The Central Depository Company (CDC) launched Pakistan’s first professional clearing member (PCM) in collaboration with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and the National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL), a statement said on Wednesday. The new PCM regime, launched under the regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has been successfully … Read more
DUBAI: Emirates airline posted a $1.6 billion loss in the first half of the financial year, the Dubai-based carrier said on Wednesday, as it remains in the red due to the Covid pandemic. However, the revenue went up 86 per cent to $5.9 billion and the loss compares to $3.4 billion during the same period … Read more
KARACHI: The rate of one Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani rupee (PKR) is Rs11,407,596.80 on November 10, 2021 in the open exchange market. The rate of BTC depreciates when compared with the previous day’s BTC rate which is Rs.11,453,992.29 on November 9, 2021. The rate of BTC in US dollars (USD) is $66,790.39 on November 10, … Read more
LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government which used to criticise former governments of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for releasing development funds to their Members Provincial Assembly (MPAs) and Members National Assembly (MNAs) has itself approved development funds worth Rs1.13 for the constituencies of its three national assembly … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO: A US judge on Tuesday rejected Apple’s request to delay letting App Store offerings bypass its payment system as ordered by the court, saying it had 30 days to comply in a case brought by Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite. Apple wanted the change, ordered to be implemented by a December 9 deadline, … Read more
Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop SE, short for student edition, has been launched with Windows 11 SE and 11.6 inch screen. The device is a low-priced gadget specifically targeting students. The laptop is equipped with a RAM of 8 GB, with 11.6 inch display and 1366 x 768 pixels resolution. The new student-centered laptop has high-resolution … Read more
WASHINGTON’: The Chinese economy, weighed down by electricity shortages and a vast real estate crisis, has lost its lustre recently, to the point where economists are starting to question its impact on the global growth it has helped drive for more than 20 years. The difficulties of the real estate sector in China triggered by the … Read more
BERLIN: Global supply-chain issues dampened the German sportswear giant Adidas third quarter results, with the company revising down its estimated gross profit margin for the year on Wednesday. The company “performed well in an environment characterised by severe challenges on both the supply and demand side”, Adidas CEO Kasper Rorsted said in a statement. Difficult market … Read more
ISLAMABAD: An eight-member delegation of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) Contact Group on Kashmir, visited the Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) for a “Roundtable discussion” on Kashmir, a statement said. The delegation was led by special envoy for Jammu and Kashmir and the assistant secretary general (Humanitarian Affairs) to Pakistan and AJK, Ambassador Yousef … Read more
LILLE, France: More than 200 migrants were rescued as they tried to cross the Channel in makeshift boats to reach Britain, French authorities said late Tuesday. In seven separate operations between Monday and Tuesday evening, 210 migrants, including four women and a child, were rescued and brought back to the north French coast after their boats … Read more
Facebook will no longer allow companies to promote ads revolving around political beliefs, sexual orientation or religion from next year, according to its recent announcement. From now onwards marketing based on sensitive topics, for instance breast cancer awareness, religious holidays or #Pride will not be entertained from the year 2022. Meta – the parent organization … Read more
A senior delegation of the Taliban government led by the interim Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will arrive in Islamabad today, confirmed the Afghan foreign ministry spokesperson on Wednesday. “Today a senior delegation of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan will reach Islamabad and meet with Pakistani officials as well as participants of Troika Plus meeting,” … Read more
YANGON: Myanmar’s junta has charged a US journalist detained since May with sedition and terrorism, which carry a maximum sentence of life imprisonment, his lawyer said on Wednesday. The military has squeezed the press since taking power in a February coup, arresting dozens of journalists critical of its crackdown on dissent that has killed over … Read more
KARACHI: The average customer rates of buying and selling of UAE Dirham (AED) against Pakistani rupee (PKR) are Rs46.9 and Rs47.36 at 05:05 pm PST on November 10, 2021. The AED slightly gains against the PKR when compared with the buying and selling of Rs46.71 and Rs47.17 on November 9, 2021. The exchange rate is … Read more
BAKU: Dilara Bagiyeva’s face grew pale as she recounted how, after suffering abuse from her husband for a decade, he turned on their eight-year-old daughter in a drunken fit last year. That evening in November, he returned home intoxicated to their 13th-floor apartment in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku, beating Bagiyeva first in the bedroom, then the hallway and … Read more
KARACHI: The average customer rates of buying and selling of Euro (EUR) against Pakistani Rupee (PKR) are Rs199.2 and Rs201.19 at 05:10 pm PST on November 10, 2021. The EUR slightly appreciates against the PKR when compared with the buying and selling of Rs198.95 and Rs200.94 on November 9, 2021. The exchange rate is based … Read more
KARACHI: The average customer rates of buying and selling of Pound Sterling (GBP) against Pakistani rupee (PKR) are Rs233.13 and Rs235.46 at 05:15 pm PST on November 10, 2021 The GBP slightly gains against the PKR when compared with the buying and selling of Rs232.74 and Rs235.07 on November 9, 2021. The exchange rate is … Read more
WELLINGTON: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was busy telling the nation about important revisions to Covid-19 restrictions when an unexpected voice cut in: “mummy”? In a situation familiar to parents worldwide, the leader’s three-year-old daughter Neve had decided everything, even the affairs of state could wait. “You’re meant to be in bed, darling,” the … Read more
KARACHI: The average customer rates of buying and selling of Omani riyal (OMR) against Pakistani rupee (PKR) are Rs447 and Rs 448.15 at 05:21 pm PST on November 10, 2021. The OMR increases against the PKR when compared with the buying and selling of Rs 443 and Rs 444.48 on November 9, 2021. The exchange … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The new US special envoy for Afghanistan, Thomas West, will visit Pakistan this week for a meeting with the Taliban foreign minister and senior diplomats from China and Russia, a Pakistani official and the US State Department said. It will be Thomas West’s first trip to the region since taking over from Zalmay Khalilzad, … Read more
The drama series ‘Parizaad‘ is trending on Twitter after its 17th episode went on air last night. The serial took a terrific turn of events in the recently aired episode and the audience just can’t stop discussing it on over social media platforms. For those unversed, the drama revolves around a child named ‘Parizaad’ who … Read more
KARACHI: The average customer rates of buying and selling of Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR) against Pakistani rupee (PKR) are Rs45.93 and Rs46.39 at 05:26 pm PST on November 10, 2021. The SAR slightly appreciates against the PKR when compared with the buying and selling of Rs45.74 and Rs46.2 on November 9, 2021. The exchange rate … Read more
RAMALLAH: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday slammed the Israeli government for refusing to resume the stalled Middle East peace process, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. Abbas made the remarks at the opening ceremony of the new headquarters of the Palestinian Central Elections Commission near the West Bank city of Ramallah, it said. … Read more
SINGAPORE: Four lions at a Singapore wildlife park have tested positive for the coronavirus after coming into contact with infected zookeepers, and have symptoms including coughing and sneezing, officials said Wednesday. The endangered Asiatic lions started displaying signs of illness at the weekend, prompting officials to order coronavirus tests. The infected big cats along with … Read more
PARIS: People over 65 in France will need to show proof of a Covid-19 booster jab to be able to visit restaurants, attend cultural events and take intercity trains, President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday. The pass has become a routine part of life for many people in France since August, with a complete course of vaccinations generating … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO: A US judge on Tuesday rejected Apple’s request to delay letting App Store offerings bypass its payment system as ordered by the court, saying it had 30 days to comply in a case brought by Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite. Apple wanted the change — ordered to be implemented by a December … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook-parent Meta on Tuesday said it will stop letting ads be targeted at users based on “sensitive” topics such as race, religion, sexuality or political party, citing concerns about abuse. The company’s deep knowledge about its users’ interests is prized by advertisers looking to reach a certain audience — and is an engine … Read more
