During a fire in a factory, finished goods worth Rs 30 crore were gutted, Chief Disaster Management Cell, Photo: File Karachi: A fire broke out in 3 factories simultaneously in New Karachi Industrial Area, as a result of which goods worth crores of rupees were destroyed, the fire in 2 factories has been extinguished, while…
Photo file There has been significant progress in tackling financial fraud through mobile apps. Securities and Exchange Companies of Pakistan (SECP) disabled 40 out of 75 illegal financial fraud apps. The SECP says that with the help of Google, the rest of the apps will also be disabled by May 31. Apps operating from overseas…
The report based on research by the Economist Impact partnership across 13 African countries, A Triple Dividend: The health, social and economic gains from financing the HIV response in Africa, estimates that millions of lives will also be saved if funding is forthcoming. Not only would there be between 40 and 90 per cent fewer new…
El-Ghassim Wane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the UN Mission in Mali, MINUSMA, briefed the Security Council on major developments in the West African country over the past three months. MINUSMA was established a decade ago following insecurity in the north and a failed military coup, which led to the signing of…
IOM’s Missing Migrants Project documented 441 deaths during this period, though the true toll is likely to be higher. Investigations continue into several reports of so-called invisible shipwrecks – cases where boats are reported missing but there are no records of survivors or search and rescue (SAR) operations. The fates of more than 300…
“Somalia faces many challenges, but in the spirit of Ramadan, I also bring a message of hope and renewal – the United Nations stands in solidarity with the Somali people. “Let us come together to advance peace and security, sustainable development and human rights – and build a better future for all Somalis,” the UN…
In a new report, UNCTAD projects that annual growth across large parts of the global economy will be below pre-pandemic levels in 2023. High interest rates combined with soaring debt levels will add to the “crushing” effect on developing countries over the coming years, to the tune of at least $800 billion. The UN body…
Today was a positive day for business in the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). 100 index closed at 40 thousand 126 with an increase of 321 points. 100 index remained in a band of 373 points during the business day. In the stock market, deals of 7 crore 98 lakh shares were settled at 2 billion…
The price of gold in the world market increased by 8 dollars to 2009 dollars per ounce. After rising for two consecutive days in the business week, gold prices fell today. According to All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, the price of gold per tola in the country decreased by Rs 300 to Rs 2…
File photo Supreme Court to concerned authorities for non-provision of funds for general elections in Punjab Summoned in the chamber of Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial. A notice has been issued to all the authorities by the Registrar Supreme Court. The Supreme Court issued a notice and summoned the officials including the Finance Secretary and…
