ISLAMABAD: Minister of State and Chairman of the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA), Bilal Bin Saqib, has said that Pakistan is moving closer to establishing a comprehensive licensing regime for virtual asset service providers, marking a significant milestone for the country’s virtual assets sector. He made these remarks while chairing the third meeting of…
Asks to review its regulations, seeking the removal of fees exemption from licensing requirements Solar panel. Photo: ANADOLU AGENCY ISLAMABAD: The Power Division on Sunday formally asked Nepra to review its regulations, seeking the removal of fees and a licensing exemption for solar consumers with systems under 25 kilowatts (kW), following a directive from Energy Minister…
South African players celebrate their stunning victory over South Korea. Photo: AFP MONTEREY: South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time in their history — an astonishing turnaround after a dismal opening defeat. The Bafana Bafana, playing in a World Cup for the first time since…
$243.63 million project will generate about 861.91 gigawatt-hours of electricity annually ISLAMABAD: The government has planned a 500 megawatt floating solar power project at Keenjhar Lake in Sindh to generate clean, renewable energy and reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels, according to official documents. The $243.63 million project will generate about 861.91 gigawatt-hours of electricity…
Stormy weather has brought rain across Afghanistan since late March, triggering floods, landslides, and damages Afghan residents clear sludge from a street after heavy rain showers induced flash floods in the Khash district of Badakhshan province on May 22, 2026. PHOTO: AFP Heavy rain and floods have killed at least 24 people in the past…
The 15-member Security Council voted 11 in favour of the resolution, with two against and two abstentions UN headquarters in New York City, April 7, 2026. Photo: Reuters At a vote in the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, China and Russia vetoed a Bahraini resolution encouraging states to coordinate efforts to protect commercial shipping…
A banner with a message calling for the New Zealand government to sanction Israel hangs on a boat of a humanitarian flotilla preparing to depart for Gaza, in Barcelona, Spain, April 11, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza was due to set sail on Sunday from the Spanish…
Caution lapse in Section 702 of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act could disrupt foreign intelligence collection View of the US Senate chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, United States. PHOTO: Reuters Two Republican lawmakers warned United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday of a potential intelligence gap, accusing Democrats of backing away from extending key…
Serena Williams was been forced out of the Queen’s Club doubles after Victoria Mboko’s injury withdrawal. Photo: AFP LONDON: Serena Williams’ bid to win the Queen’s Club doubles title on her return to tennis came to a premature end on Thursday after the American legend’s partner Victoria Mboko was forced to withdraw from the tournament. Williams sensationally…
Covering 21 situations of concern, the report documented 9,788 cases verified by the United Nations in 2025 UNITED NATIONS: Seventeen years after the UN recognized conflict-related sexual violence as a threat to international peace and security, Pakistan has called for the “full, faithful and non-selective” implementation of the Security Council resolutions, including on women, peace…