Hundreds of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered outside the Prime Minister’s office in Downing Street, London, calling on the UK government to stop arms sales to Israel in response to its ongoing military operations in Gaza. The protest on Wednesday night was sparked by an Israeli airstrike on a “humanitarian safe zone” in southern Gaza that killed at […]
A senior Saudi official, Bandar Al-khorayef, indicated that the country is receptive to new ideas, including the use of China’s yuan for crude oil settlements, as Saudi Arabia seeks to diversify its economy and strengthen ties with China, South China Morning Post reported. Al-khorayef emphasized that Saudi Arabia will prioritize its interests and explore new […]
Sales of motorcycles and three-wheelers in Pakistan increased by 18.02 per cent in August 2024, reaching 104,234 units as compared to 88,318 units sold in August of last year. Similarly, sales were also up by 22.64 per cent when compared to July 2024, when 84,993 units were sold. According to the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association […]
KARACHI: Passenger car sales in Pakistan rose by 28% in August 2024, reaching 12,274 units compared to the previous month, driven by economic recovery, the introduction of new variants, and a lower base effect, according to data from the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA). The increase in sales marks a significant recovery in the auto […]
KARACHI: The automotive industry in Pakistan witnessed a significant revival in August 2024, with total auto sales climbing by 15% to 8,699 units compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA). However, auto sales remained nearly stagnant in August 2024 compared to July 2024, showing only […]
With slowing sales, Apple has been under pressure to reignite iPhone demand. On Monday, the tech giant unveiled the iPhone 16, featuring an external camera button. This button hints at the internal changes Apple has made, focusing on harnessing artificial intelligence (AI). CEO Tim Cook said the upgrades would “push the boundaries of what a […]
KARACHI: Monsoon rains have dampened construction activities in Pakistan; therefore, cement offtakes have declined by 26% so far this year compared to the same period last year. Cement dispatches for August 2024 clocked in at 3.37 million tons, a decline of 26% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year of 2023, largely attributed […]
The Artists4Ceasefire collective has launched a new initiative calling for a halt to illegal arms sales to Israel amid the ongoing war in Gaza. The group, which includes prominent figures like Mark Ruffalo and Mahershala Ali, is urging the US government to enforce existing laws that prohibit the use of military assistance to commit “grave […]
LAHORE: The unprecedented tax hikes on cement have led to a significant decline in demand, with cement dispatches dropping by 25.68% in August 2024. According to the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA), total cement dispatches during August 2024 were 3.366 million tonnes, down from 4.528 million tonnes in the same month last year. Domestic […]
Coca-Cola and rival PepsiCo. spent hundreds of millions of dollars over decades building demand for their soft drinks in Muslim-majority countries including Egypt to Pakistan. Now, both face a challenge from local sodas in those countries due to consumer boycotts that target the globe-straddling brands as symbols of America, and by extension Israel, at a […]