Israel using white phosphorus bombs in Gaza: Palestine By: Web Desk on October 11, 2023In the Karama neighborhood of the Gaza Strip, Palestine has charged Israel with using white phosphorus bombs against civilians as Tel Aviv vowed to intensify its ground offensive in response to a Hamas attack. “The Israeli occupation is using internationally banned white phosphorus bombs against the Palestinians in the Karama neighborhood in northern Gaza,” the […]
Israel gathers 100,000 troops near Gaza after over 700 Israeli deaths By: Web Desk on October 9, 2023As the death toll rose above 1,100 by the third day of fighting, the Israeli military amassed as many as 100,000 reserve troops near the troubled border amid fears of a ground invasion in an effort to retake control of the desert near the Gaza Strip. Israeli military spokesman said that for the ongoing conflict […]
EU Parliament extends Pakistan’s GSP+ status for four years By: Web Desk on October 6, 2023The Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) was unanimously extended by the European Parliament for an additional four years, until 2027. The benefit of exporting goods to the European market with lowered or no duties is extended to developing nations, including Pakistan. 561 members voted in favor of the extension, five members abstained, and the motion […]
Pakistani rupee continues winning streak against US dollar By: Web Desk on October 5, 2023The Pakistani rupee has gained 23.50 against the US dollar since September 5 in the interbank market, extending its winning streak against the greenback to one month today (Thursday). The local currency has increased by 1.8 against the dollar today, hovering at 283.60 on the interbank market. On September 5, the interbank market saw the […]
Pakistani pacer Naseem Shah undergoes ‘successful’ shoulder surgery By: Web Desk on October 4, 2023Pakistani pacer Naseem Shah underwent successful surgery to treat a shoulder injury that had already ruled him out of the ICC World Cup 2023, which is set to begin in India. Moghees Sheikh, Shah’s manager, posted an update on X, formerly Twitter, stating that the fast bowler is in good spirits following the minor shoulder […]
PIA halts flights operation to Canada By: Web Desk on October 4, 2023Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) no longer runs flights to Canada as a result of a lack of funding. The nation’s national flag carrier is in danger of failing, according to local media on Tuesday, as a result of the suspension of operations to Ottawa. The airline allegedly refused to pay despite repeated threats of coercion, […]
23 Indian troops missing after Indian state hit by flood By: Web Desk on October 4, 202323 Indian soldiers disappeared after a cloudburst on Wednesday caused a flash flood in the northeastern state of Sikkim, according to a defence spokesperson who spoke to Reuters. The state capital of Gangtok, which is located close to the border with China, is 150 kilometres (93 miles) to the north of the valley where the […]
Gold Rate in Pakistan Today – 4 October 2023 By: Web Desk on October 4, 2023Gold Rate in Pakistan Today on 4 October 2023 is Rs. 197,000 per tola for 24-karat of the precious metal, while the Gold Price for 10 Grams is Rs. 168,896 in the local bullion market. This is the Gold Price in Pakistan for 24-karat as per different sources at the local bullion market in Karachi or Multan. It is […]
India asks Canada to withdraw 41 diplomats: FT By: Web Desk on October 3, 2023In the midst of deteriorating diplomatic relations between India and Canada, New Delhi has requested that Ottawa return 41 diplomats by October 10, according to a report published in the Financial Times on Tuesday. Ties between the two US allies have deteriorated significantly as a result of Canadian suspicions that Indian government agents were involved […]
SC adjourns cases pertaining to fuel price adjustment By: APP/ Web Desk on October 2, 2023The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned hearing till October 16, in petitions pertaining to the addition of fuel price and quarterly adjustments in the electricity bills. A three-member bench, headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, heard the case. The court said that it wouldn’t allow the facility of video link to anyone […]