News Archives for Print - 2022-12-15

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Print - 2022-12-15

Senate committee passes constitution amendment bill

ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice on Wednesday passed the constitutional amendment to...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:58am

Taxes

All revenue targets will be achieved: PM’s aide

KARACHI: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Revenue and Minister of State Tariq Mehmood Pasha has said that...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:54am

BAP leader expresses scepticism over Reko Diq deal

ISLAMABAD: The controversy on Reko Diq project has resurfaced with the government’s key ally – Balochistan Awami...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:50am

Regional cooperation vital for making South Asia prosperous, says KP governor

ISLAMABAD: “Regional cooperation remains an important factor to bring peace and affluence within South Asia and...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:50am

Europe

Ukraine downs swarm of attack drones over Kyiv

KYIV: Ukraine said Wednesday it had shot down multiple Iranian-made drones launched at the capital by Russian troops...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:41am

UK inflation slows, remains close to 11 percent

LONDON: British inflation slowed more than expected in November but remained near the highest level in more than 40...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:40am

Europe

Germany approves 10bn euro F-35 jet deal with US

BERLIN: Germany got the go-ahead to buy F-35 fighter jets produced by U.S. defence giant Lockheed Martin as part of...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:40am

ADB cuts developing Asia growth projection on China slowdown

MANILA: The Asian Development Bank trimmed its economic growth forecast for developing Asia on Wednesday, with...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:39am

Energy

Gasoil margins, premiums up

SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10-ppm sulphur gasoil margins on Wednesday recouped losses with premiums hitting their highest...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:28am

EU vows investment in push to boost SE Asia ties

BRUSSELS: The EU vowed billions of dollars of investment in southeast Asia Wednesday, as leaders looked to bolster...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:19am

Companies

U Bank wins award

ISLAMABAD: U Microfinance Bank (U Bank) Islamic Banking has received the prestigious international award for ...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:14am

Letters

‘Shortfall in revenues’

That noted economist Dr Hafiz A Pasha could turn any dry and drab talk into an erudite discussion is a fact. His...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:58am

Protecting 30pc of the planet to save nature is not as simple as it sounds

From the lush Amazon rainforest to the frigid Arctic Ocean, the world’s landscapes — and all the wildlife they...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:53am

Russian oil sold to India below price cap in buyers’ market

Russia’s flagship Urals crude has been sold at deeper discounts this month following a European ban on Russian oil...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:45am

Barclays turbocharges 2030 sustainable finance target to $1trn

British investment bank Barclays has increased its sustainable and transition finance target to $1 trillion by 2030...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:44am

Here comes another war

Counterinsurgency (COIN) 101 will tell you that once a beaten insurgent force is able to sneak out of the warzone ...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:35am

Unwarranted provocations

EDITORIAL: Seven Pakistanis lost their lives and 16 others were injured, some of them critically, on Sunday in the...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:30am

Economy: a mess PDM govt is making worse?

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s economy is trapped in a vicious loop. There are three faultlines; and all of them are...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:27am

MENA

Deep Dive Dubai: the deepest swimming pool has cars, motorcycles and a toilet

Whether you’re an average swimmer who’s always dreamed of exploring the depths of the sea, or a certified and...

Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:23am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (December 14, 2022) and the forecast for Thursday (December 15, 2022)...