Ex-Maoist rebel leader becomes Nepal PM for third time By: Agencies on December 26, 2022A former Maoist guerrilla who led a decade-long insurgency against Nepal’s Hindu monarchy was on Sunday appointed prime minister for a third time, in alliance with the main opposition after last month’s election returned a hung parliament. Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who still goes by his nom de guerre Prachanda — meaning “terrible” or “fierce” will […]
Ukraine to call for Russia’s removal from UN Security Council By: AFP on December 26, 2022Ukraine is planning to call for Russia to be removed as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council on Monday, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said. “Tomorrow we will officially express our position. We have a very simple question: Does Russia have the right to remain a permanent member of the UN Security […]
Today’s gold prices in Pakistan – 26 December 2022 on December 26, 2022KARACHI – The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 175,900 on Monday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs 150,810. Likewise,10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs 138,430 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 161,450. Note: The […]
PTI MNAs bound to verify resignations individually before Speaker: NA Spokesman By: APP on December 25, 2022ISLAMABAD: Every member of the National Assembly (MNA) of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will have to confirm his resignation personally before the Speaker NA, reiterated a spokesman of the National Assembly Secretariat on Sunday. Commenting on news reports regarding PTI’s decision to appear collectively in the chamber of the Speaker and confirm their resignations from their […]
PCB Management Committee plans to add Quetta as a venue for HBL PSL 8 By: APP on December 23, 2022LAHORE: The newly appointed Chairman of the Management committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board, Najam Sethi chaired the first meeting of the Committee here at the National High Performance Centre on Friday. The Management Committee received a detailed update on the HBL Pakistan Super League 8 and desired to add Quetta as the fifth venue […]
Myanmar arrests more than 110 Rohingya By: Agencies on December 23, 2022Myanmar authorities have arrested more than 110 Rohingya, including children, for travelling “without official documents” as they tried to make their way to Malaysia, state media reported Friday. A total of 112 people, including a dozen children, were arrested in the southeastern township of Bogale, according to the Global New Light of Myanmar, with 35 […]
Noor Mukadam case: IHC reserves judgment on appeals By: APP/ Web Desk on December 21, 2022ISLAMABAD: A division bench of Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday reserved its judgment on appeals in Noor Mukadam murder case. A two-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Sardar Ijaz Ishaq Khan heard the appeals against the conviction of accused Zahir Jaffar and others. At the outset of the hearing, the defence […]
Pakistani professor picked by UN to investigate Iran protests crackdown By: Web Desk on December 21, 2022On Tuesday, the United Nations named three women to lead a rights investigation into Iran’s violent crackdown on women-led protests, which have roiled the Islamic republic for more than three months. The fact-finding mission will be led by Bangladesh Supreme Court lawyer Sara Hossain, Pakistani law professor Shaheen Sardar Ali, and Argentine rights activist Viviana […]
Today’s gold prices in Pakistan – 21 December 2022 By: Web Desk on December 21, 2022KARACHI – The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs182,000 on Wednesday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs156,040. Likewise,10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs 139,750 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 161,450. Important note: The gold […]
Today’s gold prices in Pakistan – 19 December 2022 By: Web Desk on December 20, 2022KARACHI – The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs172,650 on Sunday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs 148,020. Likewise,10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs 133,850 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 154,880. Important note: The […]