Hamza Amin of Pakistan wins the golf championship By: webdesk on August 15, 2023KARACHI: Hamza Amin, a Pakistani golfer married to celebrated actor Ushna Shah, won the Austrian National Open Golf Championship in Oberwaltersdorf, Austria, defeating the elements and a strong challenge from European Tour champion Martin Wiegele, according to The News on Tuesday. Hamza’s father, the great Taimur Hassan, was on the bag, making the victory even […]
Today’s currency exchange rates in Pakistan – on August 14, 2023 By: Web Desk on August 14, 2023Following are the foreign currency exchange rates for US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound Sterling, U.A.E. Dirham, European Euro, and other foreign currencies in Pakistan open market on August 14, 2023 (Monday). Source: Forex Association of Pakistan. (last update 09:00 AM) Currency Symbol Buying Selling US Dollar USD 294.9 298.15 Euro EUR 322.6 325.6 UK […]
WATCH: EU ambassador, other musicians play special version of Pakistan’s national anthem By: Web Desk on August 11, 2023As Pakistan celebrates its 76th anniversary of independence, European Union Ambassador to Pakistan Dr Riina Kionka, along with other musicians, paid a special tribute to the country by performing a rendition of the national anthem — ‘Pak Sarzamin (thy sacred land)’. “This rendition is a celebration of the rich cultural diversity of Pakistan and the […]
Pakistan’s remittances drop by 19% to $2bn in July By: Web Desk on August 11, 2023According to data released by the central bank on Thursday, remittances to Pakistan fell 19.3% year on year to $2 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year. Meanwhile, remittance inflows have also decreased by 7.3% month on month, according to The News. The country received $2.2 billion in remittances from Pakistanis living […]
Court terminates Imran Khan’s bail petition in Al-Qadir Trust case By: APP/ Web Desk on August 10, 2023An Accountability Court (AC) on Thursday terminated the interim bail petition of PTI chairman Imran Khan due to non-pursuance in Al-Qadir Trust case connected with a scam worth Rs190 million. However, the court disposed of the pre-arrest bail case of Bushra Bibi after the NAB officials stated that no arrest warrants had been issued against […]
Mango festival celebrates 75 years of ties By: AFP on August 10, 2023ISLAMABAD: A colourful Pakistani Mango Festival was held in The Hague by the Pakistani Embassy in the Netherlands to commemorate 75 years of diplomatic ties between Pakistan and the Netherlands. Ambassadors, members of the diplomatic community, Dutch authorities, and business executives from both the Dutch and Pakistani economies were all present with enthusiasm at the […]
Karachi court orders action against use, sale of horns By: Web Desk on August 9, 2023The judicial magistrate has ordered authorities to take action against sellers and users of toy horns (vuvuzelas) on the occasion of Independence Day on Wednesday. As Independence Day approaches, vuvuzelas hang alongside other merchandise at market stalls across the country. Judicial Magistrate-X (Malir) Syed Anwar Ali Shah has taken strict action under Section 190(c) of […]
Govt raises Rs371 billion in largest sukuk issuance By: Wev Desk on August 9, 2023The country’s record sale of Ijarah Sukuk generated Rs371 billion, which is more than $1.29 billion, making it the largest issuance of Islamic bonds in a single auction since the Sukuk program’s inception in 2008. The record yield tapped into strong demand from Islamic banks in the region. According to bankers, the government raised this […]
Haroon Khan Shinwari named ECP spokesperson By: APP on August 8, 2023Haroon Khan Shinwari, the Additional Director General of Media Coordination and Outreach, of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has been appointed as the spokesperson of the ECP with immediate effect until further orders as per official notification. Shinwari, a BS20 officer, within the ECP, took over as the spokesperson after Ms. Qurat ul Ain Fatima […]
Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt welcome a baby girl on August 7, 2023Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt are a popular couple in the entertainment industry. Throughout their separate careers and as the duet “Aineeb,” they have consistently gotten positive feedback from their fans. Their wedding was warmly celebrated in the industry, providing delight to their loyal fans. They then had their first child, a baby girl named […]