KARACHI: Despite persistent scepticism over whether electric vehicles (EVs) can gain meaningful traction in Pakistan amid infrastructure constraints, high upfront costs and concerns over power availability, the country’s automobile sector appears set for its most significant transformation in decades. Industry data compiled by Arif Habib Limited (AHL) indicates that around 23 new vehicle models are…
. ISLAMABAD: Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Election Commission has issued show-cause notices to seven candidates and leaders of the PML-N for allegedly violating the election code of conduct ahead of the elections in the region. According to the Election Commission, violations occurred during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Gilgit on May 7, where conditions outlined in…
MIDRAND: South African political parties geared up for coalition talks on Friday as the governing African National Congress (ANC) looked set to fall well short of a majority in this week’s election, the first time this has happened in 30 years of democracy. With results in from 54.9% of polling stations, the party of the late…
PUBLISHED August 04, 2024 KARACHI: Once confined to the political periphery, far-right and nativist parties are now gaining ground across Europe, disrupting the Continent’s delicate equilibrium. From Helsinki to The Hague, their rise is reshaping the political landscape, with mainstream parties sometimes adopting more populist agendas to retain voters. In France, the spectre of far-right…
Federal Minister for Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, during his visit to London, engaged in high-level interactions with global financial leaders and institutions, underscoring Pakistan's commitment to strengthening international investment partnerships and enhancing professional standards in the financial sector. The meeting, hosted at the headquarters of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI),…