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AFP/APP Washington: The World Bank's climate policies are an example of "development done smart" and are unlikely to be scaled back, regardless of who wins November's US presidential election, the head of the development lender told AFP.…

AFP/APP Paris: As the UN COP29 conference approaches, rich countries are under increasing pressure to significantly enhance their climate finance commitments to poorer nations. The conference, taking place from November 11-22 in Baku,…

APP Islamabad: Pakistani mountaineer Shehroze Kashif, at just 22 years old, has made history by becoming the youngest climber from Pakistan to successfully summit all 14 of the world’s peaks that rise above 8,000 meters. Known as the…

APP Multan: Doli Roti, a traditional bread celebrated for its fluffy texture and rich cultural significance, continues to be a culinary staple in the bustling city of Multan. Made from whole wheat and generously leavened with yeast,…

APP Islamabad: In a significant operation, the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) police, in collaboration with teams from Sumbal Police Station and the Special Sexual Investigation and Operations Unit (SSIOU), arrested two individuals…

APP Karachi: The Exchange Rates Committee of the Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Exchange rates bulletin, here on Wednesday. CONVERSION RATES FOR OCTOBER 09, 2024 FOR FOREIGN CURRENCY FOR FORWARD COVER…

AFP/APP Brasília: Elon Musk's social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, paid millions of dollars in fines in Brazil to settle a legal dispute but mistakenly transferred the money to the wrong account, according to Supreme Court…

AFP Islamabad: An annual solar eclipse is set to create a spectacular "ring of fire" phenomenon visible in parts of South America on Wednesday. This occurs when the Moon aligns between the Sun and the Earth, partially blocking the…

News Desk Islamabad: American tech giant Google is rolling out significant updates to Google Maps and Google Earth, aiming to enhance user experience and provide deeper insights into the world’s evolving landscapes. According to…

AFP/APP Quito: Firefighters battled five blazes on the outskirts of Ecuador's capital Quito on Wednesday, as wildfires continue to rip through South American nations turned into tinderboxes by droughts linked to climate change. Some…