Article: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Saeed Afridi announced on Tuesday that his government has formed an alliance with the opposition to ensure the restoration of an independent judiciary and media. Speaking at a conference in Islamabad, Saeed Afridi said that one province is being given all the resources, while another is receiving nothing, with over 4758 billion rupees owed to the federation. The opposition alliance’s national consultative conference demanded the appointment of a new Chief Election Commissioner. Saeed Afridi stated that one chief minister is given money, but when he goes out of the Adiala Jail, a police officer stops…
Author: Web Desk
Pakistan’s industrial output has witnessed a significant growth of 5.02% in the first four months of the current fiscal year, according to the latest data released by the Federal Bureau of Statistics. The growth rate is a result of a 3.75% increase in industrial output in October compared to September. The data reveals that the production of automobiles has increased by 78.89% during the period of July to October. Similarly, the production of transport equipment has seen a growth of 37.51% during the same period. The production of food groups has also seen a growth of 5.02% during the period…
Pakistan is taking a significant step towards regulating the crypto market, with the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) playing a crucial role in this process. A meeting between the Chairman of the Crypto Council, Bilal Baig, and the Governor of the State Bank, Jameel Ahmed, was held today. According to an announcement, the progress on crypto regulation in Pakistan will be made through consultation with the State Bank. During the meeting, the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) and the State Bank emphasized the importance of close cooperation on the crypto regulatory framework. The discussion also focused on the safe on-ramp…
Article: Punjab Commissioner Amjad Haider has conducted an examination of the ex-mill prices of sugar at various sugar mills across the province. According to a statement, the retail price of sugar in Punjab markets ranges from Rs 147 to Rs 166 per kilogram. The ex-mill price of sugar in the Bahawalpur Division and Rahim Yar Khan sugar mills is between Rs 147 to Rs 148 per kilogram. In Dera Ghazi Khan, the ex-mill price of sugar at sugar mills ranges from Rs 150 to Rs 160 per kilogram, according to Haider. In Multan Division, the ex-mill price of sugar at…
Britain is set to introduce a new regulation that will allow banks and credit card providers to set or remove the contactless payment limit without the need for a PIN. This move is aimed at promoting digital payments and reducing the risk of fraud. According to a survey by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), 78% of consumers and experts believe that the ability to make contactless payments without a limit could lead to reckless spending and could result in a credit card situation where individuals are accumulating debt without realizing it. The contactless payment limit in Britain has been increased…
Article: Pakistan is witnessing a historic rise in gold prices, with the current rate reaching PKR 4,561,162 per tola. According to the All Pakistan Sarraf Association, the price hike has resulted in a significant increase in the cost of gold in the country. The global market prices of gold have also seen a notable rise, with a 22-dollar increase taking it to $4,334 per ounce. In a related development, the State Bank of Pakistan has announced that the government will soon have the authority to limit or eliminate contactless payment limits for banks and financial institutions in the country. The…
Article: In a thrilling match, the Dubai Capitals emerged victorious over the Sharjah Warriors in the International T20 League, securing a 63-run win. The event’s matches are being broadcast live on Geo Super. The Dubai Capitals, batting first, scored 180 runs off 6 wickets, with Saadiqullah contributing 66 runs, while Mohammad Nabi played a notable 38-run unbeaten innings. In response, the Sharjah Warriors’ team collapsed for 117 runs, with James Rew scoring 47 runs, and Waqar Salam Khel and Mohammad Nabi securing 3 wickets each. Captain Farhan Yousuf of the Green Shirts stated that they are fully prepared, will fight,…
Brisbane Heat emerged victorious in the sixth match of the Big Bash League, defeating Perth Scorchers by a whopping eight wickets. The match, played at Brisbane, saw Jake Wildermuth and Matthew Renshaw of the winning team score centuries. Perth Scorchers, who batted first, managed to score 257 runs in the allotted overs, with Finn Allen scoring 79 and Cooper Connolly contributing 77 runs. In response, Brisbane Heat chased down the target in the final over of the match, losing just two wickets. Jake Wildermuth remained unbeaten on 110 runs, while Matthew Renshaw scored 102 runs, setting a new record for…
Article: Pakistan’s national hockey players are still waiting for their daily allowances, which were promised to them despite their participation in the Pro League. According to sources, many players have taken loans to meet their daily expenses. The affected players claim that they were told that the Pro League would solve their daily allowance issues, and the Federation claimed that the government was providing sufficient funds to ensure that the daily allowances would not be a problem. However, sources reveal that the domestic players who participated in the Bangladesh tour and the Pro League camp did not receive their daily…
Australia has strengthened its grip on the Ashes series with a dominant performance in the third Test match against England. The fourth day of the Adelaide Test match has come to an end, with England scoring 207 runs in their second innings, losing six wickets. The visiting team’s batsmen, Will Jacks and Jason Roy, are currently on the crease with 11 and 2 runs respectively. On the second day of the third Test match, Australian spinner Nathan Lyon overtook Glenn McGrath in the list of wicket-takers for Australia. Nathan Lyon and Pat Cummins took three wickets each for Australia, leaving…
