ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed a record 58 private sector transactions in 2024—up 45% from the previous year, with $2.6 billion of financing, according to its 2024 Private Sector Operations Report on Development Effectiveness. The total volume of commitments, including programs, projects, and cofinancing reached an unprecedented $8 billion, underscoring ADB’s growing role […]
ISLAMABAD:The second day of the third national polio immunization campaign of the year is underway across Pakistan, with encouraging progress reported from various regaions According to the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC), as per official data, 29% of the target population of children under the age of five received polio drops on the first day […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning about the alarming impact of tobacco use in Pakistan, which claims approximately 164,000 lives annually and drains the economy of over PKR 700 billion (US$ 2.5 billion). The organization is urging the government to implement stronger tobacco control measures, particularly through significantly higher taxes, to […]
Pakistan’s new head coach, Mike Hesson, has thrown his weight behind senior players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, emphasizing their crucial role in the team’s white-ball future. Speaking to the media in Lahore ahead of the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh, Hesson praised the duo as “top-class players” who are integral to the team’s plans. […]
Pakistan’s star fast bowler and Lahore Qalandars captain, Shaheen Shah Afridi, has put to rest speculation about his future in cricket, stating firmly that he has no plans to quit any format. “As long as I’m breathing, I’ll play all formats,” Afridi said in a media interaction, underscoring his commitment to the sport. Afridi’s resolve […]
A massive global data breach has exposed 184 million unique account credentials, prompting Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team (NCERT) to issue an urgent advisory. The breach reportedly compromised usernames, passwords, email addresses, and associated URLs connected to major platforms, including Google, Microsoft, Apple, Facebook, and Instagram, as well as government websites, banks, and healthcare […]
BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese public security authorities in the city of Guangzhou have attributed a cyberattack on an unnamed technology company to the Taiwan government, a statement showed on Tuesday. The foreign hacker organisation behind the attack was “supported by” Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), authorities in the capital of Guangdong province said, based on […]
The annual Milky Way Photographer of the Year competition is once again shining a spotlight on the world’s most mesmerizing nightscapes. This year’s entries feature stunning scenes from across the globe—and even from space—showcasing the incredible beauty of our galaxy. Travel blog Capture The Atlas has unveiled a breathtaking collection of images that have captivated […]
Beyond our solar system lie countless exoplanets, some of which may harbor untouched paradises waiting to be explored. One such world is LHS 1140 b, a promising candidate for future astro-tourism. First discovered in 2017, this exoplanet sits 41 light-years away from Earth and is considered one of humanity’s best bets for finding liquid water […]
Toyota is shifting some production of its GR Corolla sports car from Japan to Britain, investing around $56 million in a dedicated line at the Burnaston plant in Derbyshire. This move aims to utilize excess capacity in Britain and reduce delivery wait times for the North American market. The plant will produce 10,000 cars annually […]
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