Marriyum clarifies PM’s ‘apple of eye’ comment on August 14, 2023Former information minister Marriyum Aurangzeb has explained that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s remark that he is “proud to be the apple of the establishment’s eye” was satirical. On Sunday night, during an appearance on Geo News’ “Jirga” programme, Aurangzeb said that the outgoing premier had made the remark in answer to a journalist’s query and […]
Today’s currency exchange rates in Pakistan – on August 14, 2023 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 […]
Today gold rates in Pakistan – August 14, 2023 on August 14, 2023KARACHI – The price of a single tola of 24-karat gold in Pakistan is Rs 222,750 on Monday. The price of 10 grams of 24k gold was recorded at Rs190,980. Likewise, 10 grams of 22k gold were being traded for Rs174,395 while a single tola of 22-karat gold was being sold at Rs 203,407. Note: […]
Wildfire in Hawaii’s Lahaina leaves 55 dead, decimating 80% of town on August 11, 2023The death toll from the Hawaii wildfire in Maui’s Lahaina town has reached 55, with 80% of the town decimated, making it the deadliest wildfire in US history, with hundreds of firefighters on the ground battling the fire. The fire started on Hawaii’s Maui island on Tuesday and was fueled by winds from a nearby […]
The Intercept story strengthens Imran Khan’s stance, says PTI on August 11, 2023The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said Thursday that the contents of the US cypher support party chief Imran Khan’s narrative that his government was deposed under American pressure following his February 2022 visit to Russia. The statement came after The Intercept, a foreign media outlet, published a report about the secret document that has been at […]
WATCH: EU ambassador, other musicians play special version of Pakistan’s national anthem 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 […]
Mark Coles quits as women’s team head coach on August 11, 2023The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced Thursday that Mark Coles, the head coach of Pakistan’s women’s national cricket team, has resigned due to personal reasons. Coles will not be available for the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa, which begins on September 1 in Karachi, according to a press release from the PCB. Coles, who […]
Pakistan’s remittances drop by 19% to $2bn in July 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 […]
Gold Rate in Pakistan Today – 11 August 2023 on August 11, 2023Gold Rate in Pakistan Today on 11 August 2023 is Rs. 220,000 per tola for 24-karat of the precious metal, while the Gold Price for 10 Grams is Rs. 188,615 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 […]
Rana Sanaullah orders for investigation into source of alleged US cipher published by The Intercept on August 10, 2023Rana Sanaullah, a senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader, said Thursday that a foreign media outlet’s story about the US cipher, which claimed to substantiate former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s allegations that he was removed under American pressure following his visit to Russia, contained no new information. “Though there is nothing new in this story, […]