RAWALPINDI: Commissioner Rawalpindi Division, Noor ul Amin Mengal has asked the transporters to cut fares up to 25% to provide relief to the people. According to a district administration spokesman, chairing a meeting, Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Noor ul Amin Mengal has asked the transporters that in view of the reduction in fuel prices, all the […]
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Karachi issues: Federal, Sindh governments must put politics aside, says PM Imran Khan
Prime Minister Imran Khan stated on Monday that to tackle Karachi’s problems, the federal and Sindh governments must work together and put aside political rivalries. The prime minister expressed these views during the groundbreaking ceremony of the much-anticipated Karachi Circular Railway (KCR) project, officially kicked off on Monday by Prime Minister Imran Khan in Karachi […]
US eyes Iran over ship ‘hijacking’ as tensions rise
The United States said Wednesday it suspected Iranian involvement in the alleged hijacking of a ship in the Gulf of Oman as it vowed to work with Britain to respond to an earlier deadly attack it blamed on Tehran. Oman said that the Asphalt Princess, an asphalt and bitumen tanker, was involved in “a hijacking […]
25 dead in Ivory Coast coach and minibus crash
At least 25 people were killed and 31 injured in a crash involving a coach and a minibus in Ivory Coast, the transport minister announced late Thursday. “All measures have been taken to determine the exact causes of the tragedy, as well as where responsibility lies,” Amadou Kone said in a statement, adding the accident […]
Canada to end Covid-related cruise ban in November
Canada said Thursday it will lift a ban on cruise ships in its waters in November, as Covid-19 restrictions loosen earlier than expected. Transport Minister Omar Alghabra said the ban would “no longer be in effect if operators are able to fully comply with public health requirements.” “We will welcome cruise ships — an important […]
UK publishes plans to decarbonise transport by mid-century
Britain unveiled plans Wednesday to decarbonise its transport systems, phasing out the sale of all polluting road vehicles by 2040 and committing the aviation sector to a 2050 net zero emissions target. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said the proposals would provide a “credible pathway” for the whole transport sector to reach net zero by mid-century, as […]
Iran railway company denies cyber attack, disruptions
Iran’s national railway company on Saturday denied having been hit by a cyber attack following reports of disruptions at train stations across the country, local media reported. The announcement came a day after Fars news agency reported “unprecedented chaos” at stations with hundreds of trains delayed or cancelled. In the now-deleted report, it said the […]
Drone delivery firm Zipline raises $250 mn for expansion
US-based drone operator Zipline, which has seen pandemic-fueled growth of delivery of vaccines and medical supplies in Africa and the United States, said Wednesday it raised $250 million as it moves to expand globally. The latest round valued the California-based startup at $2.75 billion and will be used to fund “expansion into new industries and […]
Sri Lanka’s marine disaster worsens as environmental toll rises
Damage to Sri Lanka’s marine environment from a sinking chemical ship is worse than feared, officials said Friday, as more dead turtles, dolphins and whales washed up on the island’s beaches. As of Thursday, 130 marine animals have been found dead on the Indian Ocean’s beaches since the MV X-Press caught fire last month before […]
First cruise ship in 17 months arrives in Venice
A cruise ship arrived in Venice for the first time in 17 months Thursday, signalling the return of tourists after the coronavirus pandemic but enraging those who decry the impact of the giant floating hotels on the world heritage site. The MSC Orchestra arrived empty from the Greek port of Piraeus and will pick up […]