The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the phased repatriation of Pakistani survivors. It stated close collaboration with the Moroccan government to oversee relief efforts. The tragedy occurred on January 16 when a boat carrying migrants capsized. On Saturday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that 22 Pakistani nationals, who survived a recent maritime incident near Morocco’s Dakhla port, would be repatriated in phases. “Following thorough investigations and close coordination with Moroccan authorities, these individuals will be returned to Pakistan in batches,” said Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan. The spokesperson further mentioned that the Pakistan Embassy in Rabat had been…
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The Sindh government has enacted the Sindh Protection and Promotion of Breastfeeding and Child Nutrition Act, imposing strict regulations on the sale and promotion of artificial formula milk, marking a major step in promoting breastfeeding and child nutrition. Under the new law, artificial formula milk cannot be sold without a doctor’s prescription, and violators will face heavy fines and imprisonment. Those violating the law will be fined Rs500,000 and imprisoned for six months. Additionally, doctors cannot prescribe artificial formula milk to mothers without a valid reason, and those who do will face the cancellation of their licenses and complaints to…
Peshawar reported the first case of the mpox virus (formerly known as monkeypox) for the current year on Saturday, bringing the total number of cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to 10. According to reports, the public health authorities confirmed the diagnosis in a 35-year-old passenger who had arrived from Dubai. The case was confirmed at Peshawar Airport, where the patient was immediately transferred to the Police Services Hospital for further treatment. The spokesperson for Public Health stated that a letter had been sent to the Airport Manager, requesting details of passengers who had been in close proximity to the patient. Separately,…
The government announced on Saturday that Hajj pilgrims from last year would receive a refund of Rs40,000. Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, shared the details in an interview with Samaa TV. He mentioned that the refunds would be issued based on the pilgrims’ categories, with each Hajj pilgrim receiving up to Rs40,000. The minister further stated that this year’s pilgrims would be provided with even more facilities for the same cost. Hussain revealed that the pilgrims would be given three meals daily during the pilgrimage. Unlike last year, when pilgrims stayed in cloth tents in Mina, this…
The price of 24-karat gold per tola decreased by Rs200, settling at Rs289,400 on Saturday, compared to Rs289,600 on the previous trading day, according to the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association. The price of 10-gram 24-karat gold also fell by Rs172, reaching Rs284,113 from Rs284,285, while the price of 10-gram 22-karat gold rose to Rs227,445 from Rs227,603. The price of per tola silver dropped by Rs32, closing at Rs3,409, while the price of 10-gram silver fell by Rs20, standing at Rs2,922. In the international market, the price of gold decreased by $2, from $2,772 to $2,770, the association added.
Bitcoin witnessed a sharp drop shortly after trading commenced on Saturday, with its price dropping to $104,801, a decline of $82 from the previous closing price of $104,883.70. The leading cryptocurrency remained in negative territory for several hours, further declining to $104,468.20 around 01:00 UTC, showing a loss of $415.5. Despite a brief recovery starting at 03:32 UTC, where it rose to $105,227.30 by 03:58 UTC—a gain of 0.67% or $705.10—Bitcoin could not sustain its gains. It eventually hit a new intraday low of $104,452.40 at approximately 05:12 UTC, down $430 from Friday’s closing price. In related market movements, Ether…
The US dollar rate in Pakistan increased further by Re0.3 (03 paisa) against the Pakistani rupee to Rs278.75 in the interbank market on Friday (January 24), according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market stood at Rs 279.80 and Rs 281.30, respectively. The price of the Euro increased by Rs1.90 to close at Rs291.61 against the last day’s closing of Rs289.71, as reported by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The Japanese yen went up by 02 paisa and…
On Sunday, four Pakistani-American students from Rutgers University in New Jersey won the prestigious Hult Prize, securing $1 million in startup capital for their business, Roshni Rides. Gia Farooqi, Hanaa Lakhani, Hasan Usmani, and Moneeb Mian were presented the award by former US President Bill Clinton, after they triumphed in the world’s largest competition for students. The Hult Prize Foundation focuses on innovative ideas aimed at tackling global social challenges, and students from around the world compete for this prestigious recognition. Roshni Rides is an e-rickshaw service designed to provide transportation solutions for refugees living in informal settlements worldwide. The…
Launched on 29 September 2024, the Infinix Note 40S has proven to be a strong contender in the mid-range smartphone category, offering a balanced combination of high-end features and affordability. The phone boasts a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2436 pixels, delivering sharp visuals and vibrant colours at about 393 pixels-per-inch. The screen is perfect for those who enjoy watching videos or playing games with high-quality graphics. Under the hood, the Infinix Note 40S is powered by an Octa-Core Mediatek Helio G99 Ultimate processor, backed by the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, ensuring efficient performance for daily tasks…
YouTube has recently introduced several new features to enhance the experience for its Premium subscribers. According to Gadget360, the new features include better audio quality for music videos, the option to watch videos at faster speeds, and updates to YouTube Shorts on iOS, like picture-in-picture mode and smart downloads. Additionally, YouTube launched a more affordable subscription plan for US subscribers, with limited features. This subscription includes ad-free YouTube, 2 TB of cloud storage through Google One, and other benefits for Google One members. YouTube also introduced the “Jump Ahead” feature, which was previously available on mobile devices and is now…
