ADB backs shift to indigenous power

Offers technical assistance for AMI meters, battery storage studies as minister seeks NGC restructuring support A worker walks past inside the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters in Manila. Photo: Reuters/ File ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Division Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari held a meeting with Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director Emma Xiaoqin Fan…

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Cinnamon supplements might pose risks for people on anticoagulant medication: Research

Study offers fresh insight into how natural products may affect medical treatments. Photo: The study offers fresh insight into how cinnamon may affect medical treatments. Listen to article Cinnamon may be a beloved spice in kitchens and health stores alike, but a new study has found that overconsumption could interfere with how the body processes prescription drugs….

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FO calls out India’s ‘fabricated’ Pahalgam narrative

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday rejected what it described as India’s propaganda campaign of “baseless allegations” linking Pakistan to the Pahalgam incident, and called on New Delhi to demonstrate responsible behaviour and refrain from inflammatory rhetoric and actions. The Foreign Office did not specify what statements or allegations it was referring to. However, an…

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Rs640m to be spent on two Dasu schools

DASU: Wapda has awarded a contract worth Rs640 million for the construction of two government schools at Seo Village in Upper Kohistan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The contract signing ceremony was held at the Project office, said a message received on Friday. As per the contract, both schools are to be completed in two years, and…

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Oil set for steepest weekly loss since June

Iran renewed attacks on the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, causing oil loading at the port of Fujairah to be at least partly halted after the third attack in four days. FILE IMAGE: PIXABAY NEW YORK: Oil prices rose towards $100 a barrel on concerns over Saudi Arabia supply disruptions and limited flows through the…

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Arsenal survive Sporting stalemate

Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after riding their luck in a nervous goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon. Photo: AFP/FILE LONDON: Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-finals after riding their luck in a nervous goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon that clinched a 1-0 aggregate victory on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta’s team were well below their best…

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Alibaba-backed BNPL firm gets SECP licence

KOKO TECH to tap into consumer financing for youth, freelancers and small businesses ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has granted a licence to KOKO TECH Pakistan (Private) Limited (KTPL) to operate a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) business in Pakistan, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. KTPL is owned…

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Gwadar gains traction amid shifting dynamics

Improved security, faster handling and advanced systems drive a notable uptick in port efficiency QUETTA: Gwadar’s transformation from a quiet coastal outpost into a bustling maritime gateway is gathering pace, as rising cargo volumes and improving infrastructure begin to reshape its economic narrative and regional significance. The latest sign of this momentum came with the…

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