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Superb Girona stun champions Barcelona to lead La Liga
BARCELONA: Shock Spanish title contenders Girona earned a historic 4-2 win over rivals Barcelona on Sunday at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys to move to the top of La Liga. Girona defeated their Catalan rivals for the first time ever in the top flight in a pulsating battle to rise two points above Real Madrid, second,…
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ADB approves $155.5mn funding to boost female access to finance in Pakistan – Pakistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday approved $155.5 million in financing for Pakistan to support policy reforms enhancing women’s access to finance and providing credit to women-led micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. As per a statement, the financing comprises a $100 million policy-based loan that supports legal and regulatory reforms that will help women…
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EU ministers discuss middle east crisis amid war in Ukraine
EU ministers discuss middle east crisis amid war in Ukraine EU Foreign Ministers discussed middle east crisis. Ukraine aid remains top priority, but EU attention shifts to Mideast conflict. France and Belgium announce their own restrictions on settlers. On Monday, the foreign ministers of the European Union deliberated over potential measures to address the crisis…
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Road travel to get costlier as Punjab approves toll tax on 18 more roads
LAHORE – The interim government in the country’s most populated region Punjab is taking more steps to generate funds, and the provincial cabinet now decided to collect toll tax on more roads and highways. Toll Tax is the charge that commuters need to pay to cross certain interstate roads and highways. These roads are termed…
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ADB approves $155 mln to help boost Pakistan women’s access to finance
ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 (APP):The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $155.5 million in financing for Pakistan that will support policy reforms enhancing women’s access to finance and provide credit to women-led micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises. The financing comprises a $100 million policy-based loan that supports legal and regulatory reforms that will help women to…
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Russian, Iranian oil sellers boost prices as Venezuelan crude rallies – Markets
SINGAPORE: Sellers of sanctioned oil from Russia and Iran are hiking offer prices to China after Venezuelan crude rallied following the suspension of US sanctions on the South American producer, trade sources said. Washington’s six-month waiver of sanctions on Venezuela has intensified competition for the OPEC producer’s heavy oil, lifting prices and reducing supply to…
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Meghan Markle branded ‘mastermind’ behind ‘Endgame’ drama
Meghan Markle’s ex pal Lizzie accused her of being the mastermind behind the drama which ensued after Omid Scobie’s controversial book Endgame. As per Mirror, Lizzie claimed that the Duchess of Sussex helped her “mouthpiece,” who made explosive claims about the royal family in his new book. The former friend said, “This is another attempt…
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Snowfall shrouds north China in prelude to even colder weather – World
BEIJING: The first snowfall of winter arrived in Beijing early Monday, covering the Chinese capital with a mantle of white overnight and plunging the city into freezing temperatures, with even colder weather looming this week in northern China. Snowfall reached 5.8mm (0.23 inch) on average by early Monday, with the highest snowfall of 10.2mm recorded…
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Heavy fighting rages in Gaza
Heavy fighting rages in Gaza – Daily Times We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you… Continue Reading News Source: dailytimes.com.pk
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Pakistan promoting interfaith harmony, pluralism: Amb. Masood Khan
WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (APP): Pakistan is striving to build tolerance and religious pluralism, Ambassador Masood Khan told a special event to celebrate Christmas held at the Pakistani embassy here on Sunday. “The spirit of interfaith harmony and religious tolerance permeates Pakistan,” the Pakistani envoy said in his remarks at the gathering that included religious leaders…