Women must ‘fearlessly’ report all gender-based discrimination at the workplace: Ombudswoman
Women must ‘fearlessly’ report all gender-based discrimination at workplace: Ombudswoman Federal Ombudswoman for Protection Against…
Women must ‘fearlessly’ report all gender-based discrimination at the workplace: Ombudswoman
Women must ‘fearlessly’ report all gender-based discrimination at workplace: Ombudswoman Federal Ombudswoman for Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace Fauzia Waqar on Friday said that women must report all kinds of gender-based discrimination at the workplace, including physical misconduct, denial of equal opportunities, disregard for merit, and ban on senior roles. The amendment…
Global oil production recovers as Hormuz shipments resume, IEA says
Partial restoration of Hormuz oil flows boosts June output, but regional production below levels seen pre-conflict Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, May 18, 2026. REUTERS Global oil supply posted its largest monthly increase in months in June as the recovery of shipments through the Strait of Hormuz lifted Gulf production, although output…
France to activate extreme heat emergency plan for 1st time
Civil protection mechanism designed to mobilise additional resources, includes measures to assist isolated people The French government will activate its Extreme Heat ORSEC emergency plan for the first time on Friday in all departments placed under the highest red heat wave alert, government spokesperson Maud Bregeon announced. “We will activate today, in all departments placed…
Additional parts, debris of crashed cargo plane recovered, search for crew ongoing: PAA
‘Further updates will be shared as the search and rescue (SAR) operation continues,’ PAA says The wreckage of the K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo plane is being retrieved by rescuers. Photo: Online The Pakistan Aviation Authority (PAA) said on Friday that search and rescue operations for the K2 Airways cargo aircraft remain underway in the…
Trade with Russia to cross $1b
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Thursday said Pakistan and Russia had immense untapped potential in trade, energy, education and connectivity, stressing that stronger economic cooperation and improved transport linkages could help bilateral trade surpass the billion-dollar mark in the coming years. Speaking at a webinar titled “Pakistan-Russia: Strengthening…
China successfully tests sea-based rocket booster recovery system
A Long March 10B carrier rocket takes off from Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site, before returning vertically to an offshore platform for a controlled recovery, in Hainan province, China, July 10, 2026. PHOTO: China Daily via REUTERS China on Friday successfully tested an experimental rocket retrieval system using a net attached to a sea platform, state media reported, in the hope of breaking United States dominance…
Dar chairs meeting on improving government efficiency
Recommendations to be presented to prime minister for consideration, says the ministry DPM chaired a meeting of the committee on Improving Government Efficiency. PHOTO: X Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Friday chaired a meeting of the committee on Improving Government Efficiency, which finalised actionable recommendations prepared by five sub-working groups, according…
World Bank approves $375.9m for Pakistan’s grid stability project
Project is first phase of 10-year programme to modernise electricity transmission network, reduce power outages The World Bank’s (WB) Board of Executive Directors has approved $375.9 million in financing for Pakistan’s Grid Stability Enhancement Project to strengthen the country’s national power transmission network under the Boosting Energy Security through Transmission in Pakistan (BEST-PAK) Multiphase Programmatic…
PSX rebounds, gains over 1,700 points
KARACHI: After two days of downtrend, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed strong bullish momentum in early trading on Friday, with the benchmark KSE-100 Index climbing over 1,700 points before the market was suspended for Friday prayers. According to the latest available data, the KSE-100 Index stood at 182,989.51 points, reflecting a gain of 1,729.84…
Court clears path for prisoners’ release
ISLAMABAD: A special court in Islamabad has determined the sentences applicable under Pakistani law for 56 Pakistani prisoners repatriated from Sri Lanka, a move that could lead to the release of a majority of them once the administrative process is completed. Judge Special Court (Control of Narcotic Substances) Raja Jawad Abbas Hassan calculated the sentence…
