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The Sizewell A and B nuclear power stations, operated by Electricite de France SA (EDF), in Sizewell, UK, on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe U.K. was the birthplace of commercial nuclear energy, but now generates just a fraction of its power from it — big investments are underway to change that.The country once had more nuclear power stations than the U.S., USSR and France — combined. It was a global producer until 1970 but hasn’t completed a new reactor since Sizewell B in 1995.Today, the country takes the crown not for being a leader in…
An epic 202 not out by Justin Greaves and a stubborn support role by Kemar Roach saw the West Indies salvage a valiant draw in the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday. Set a colossal target of 531, 113 more than the current record for a successful fourth-innings chase, the West Indies were 457-6 at the end, the second-highest Test fourth innings. Greaves battled for almost 10 hours and faced 388 deliveries, bringing up his maiden double century in the penultimate over. Roach was unbeaten on his Test best of 58 which included facing 72 dot balls…
Interior minister, US Chargé d’Affaires review counter-narcotics, security and immigration cooperationFederal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi met with US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker Pakistan seized 134 tons of narcotics, arrested 2,001 suspects, including 75 foreign nationals, and confiscated drugs worth $12.8 billion under its annual counter-narcotics campaign. The briefing was presented during a meeting in which Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker. Both sides reviewed Pakistan–US cooperation on counter-narcotics, security and immigration control, and were updated on ongoing Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) operations. Authorities in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh also detained 110 Afghan nationals, cleared 40,659…
Survey shows people’s confidence has dropped to pre-India-Pakistan conflict levels ISLAMABAD: Only one in every five citizens thinks that Pakistan’s economy is strong and just 16% are confident about investing in future, according to the results of an independent survey that also aligns with the recent official statements about the lack of any economic growth model. The survey, conducted by Ipsos, states that people’s confidence that the country is heading in the right direction has again plunged to pre-Pakistan-India war levels. The war had suddenly boosted confidence and united a politically divided nation. According to the survey, only 18% of…
Says those who espouse extremism will be dealt with iron hands, no more jail meetings or gatherings will be allowedInformation Minister Attaullah Tarar. Photo: File Information Minister Ata Tarar on Friday ruled out any negotiations with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), stating that there could be no dialogue with ‘those who espouse divisive, violent, and extremist views’. Speaking to a private news channel, Tarar said, anyone seeking to weaken the armed forces, undermine state institutions, or push the country towards chaos ‘has no scope for engagement’. He said, “They have missed the bus,” when asked if reconciliation with the PTI was…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange remained in consolidation mode as the benchmark KSE-100 Index closed just above the 167,000 level, buoyed by improved external support and easing political uncertainty. At the end of the trading day, the KSE-100 Index closed at 167,086 points, posting a gain of 802 points or 0.48%. “Throughout the day, the benchmark largely remained in positive territory, supported by key developments,” said Ali Najib, Deputy Head of Trading at Arif Habib Ltd. Saudi Arabia extended its $3 billion deposit with Pakistan for another year, providing much-needed external sector comfort. Additionally, the president’s assent to the summary…
The logo for Google LLC is seen at the Google Store Chelsea in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 17, 2021. Andrew Kelly | ReutersA U.S. judge on Friday added new details to the remedies resulting from Google’s antitrust case, finalizing the consequences the company faces after its defeat last year.In mid-2024, Google was found to hold an illegal monopoly in its core market of internet search, and in September of this year, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled against the most severe consequences that were proposed by the Department of Justice, including a forced sale of Google’s Chrome browser.Google was, however,…
Yachts are seen in waters over the Sanya River estuary passage project in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, Dec. 5, 2025. The Sanya River estuary passage project undertaken by China Railway 20th Bureau Group was successfully drilled through on Friday. This 3.118-kilometer underwater tunnel, the first of its kind in Sanya, is expected to further optimize the urban spatial layout of the city, and facilitate the development of the Hainan Free Trade Port. (Xinhua/Zhao Yingquan)A staff member works at the construction site of the Sanya River estuary passage project in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, Dec. 5, 2025. The Sanya…
Lawmakers push for Imran Khan’s release, other political prisoners, and an official state responseUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Photo: File Forty-four Democratic US lawmakers have written to Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling for targeted sanctions against Pakistani officials, citing what they described as an “escalating campaign of transnational repression and worsening human rights abuses.” The letter, led by Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Greg Casar, calls for visa bans and asset freezes on officials held responsible for human rights abuses under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir. The…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is initiating a secondary share sale that would give the company a valuation of up to $800 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday.SpaceX is also telling some investors it will consider going public possibly around the end of next year, the report said. At the elevated price, Musk’s aerospace and defense contractor would be valued above ChatGPT maker OpenAI, which wrapped up a share sale at a $500 billion valuation in October. SpaceX has been investing heavily in reusable rockets, launch facilities and satellites, while competing for government contracts with newer space players, including Jeff Bezos’…