Court grants bail to Imaan Mazari, Ali Wazir in sedition case on August 28, 2023Imaan Mazari, a Pakistani rights activist and lawyer, and Ali Wazir, a former lawmaker and PTM leader, are granted bail in a sedition case following a controversial speech at a rally. Judge Abual Hasnat Zulqarnain heard the bail petition and granted post-arrest bail to both activists for Rs30,000 each. Imaan was detained by law enforcement […]
Geetika Srivastava appointed as India’s first female Chargé d’Affaires in Pakistan on August 28, 2023Geetika Srivastava has replaced Dr. Suresh Kumar as India’s Chargé d’Affaires in Pakistan, making her the first foreign service officer to hold the coveted position. Pakistan has also appointed a new Charge d’Affaires to New Delhi. At the Pakistan High Commission, Saad Warriach took over for Aizaz Khan. Women have always played important roles in […]
Gold Rate in Pakistan Today – 28 August 2023 on August 28, 2023Gold Rate in Pakistan Today on 28 August 2023 is Rs. 233,000 per tola for 24-karat of the precious metal, while the Gold Price for 10 Grams is Rs. 199,760 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 […]
The Bank of Punjab’s Balance Sheet Surpasses Rs. 2 Trillion Mark in 1st Half of 2023 on August 25, 2023Lahore, August 25, 2023: The Board of Directors of The Bank of Punjab convened on August 24, 2023, to review and approve the un-audited Financial Statements for the 1st Half of the year ending on June 30, 2023. During the meeting, the Board assessed the bank’s performance and expressed satisfaction with the overall financial results […]
PM Kakar orders Panjara bridge reconstruction on local singer’s appeal on August 25, 2023In response to a passionate appeal made by a local singer, caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has ordered the immediate restoration of the Panjara bridge in Balochistan. The bridge was destroyed by flash floods caused by monsoon rains in July of this year. “Orders have been issued to the institutions concerned for the reconstruction of […]
Book “Nelson Mandela on Kashmir” written by Salman Khan launched in South Africa on August 25, 2023RIVONIA, Aug 19 (APP): The launching ceremony of the book “Nelson Mandela on Kashmir” written by Salman Khan, the Chairman of Kashmiri Action Group based in South Africa, was held on Saturday in Rivonia, South Africa. The book covered the causes and consequences of the occupation of Jammu and Kashmir and the Kashmiris’ demand for […]
Sindh industries to face 48-hour hiatus in gas supply on August 25, 2023All industries and power plants in Sindh will be without gas for 48 hours beginning Saturday, according to the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC). According to a company notification, the supply would be cut off due to low gas pressure in the system. Low pressure in the line has resulted in a reduced supply of […]
Gold Rate in Pakistan Today – 25 August 2023 on August 25, 2023Gold Rate in Pakistan Today on 25 August 2023 is Rs. 232,000 per tola for 24-karat of the precious metal, while the Gold Price for 10 Grams is Rs. 198,903 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 […]
ECP chief says President Alvi not authorised to fix date for general elections on August 24, 2023Since the National Assembly was dissolved by the president on the advice of the prime minister, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja stated that it was not within the purview of President Arif Alvi to set a date for the upcoming general elections. Section 57 of the Elections Act of 2017 was amended on […]
Rupee plunges to historic low of 300 against USD on August 24, 2023Data from the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) showed that on Thursday during intraday trade, the Pakistani rupee crossed the 300 threshold against the US dollar. As demand for the dollar increased as a result of the relaxation of import restrictions and the rising risks associated with financing the nation’s current account deficit, pressure […]