In Vietnam, dozens of tigers have died in recent months due to the spread of the bird flu virus in zoos. According to foreign media, the H5N1 bird flu virus has led to the deaths of 47 tigers from August to now. The report states that the outbreak in the zoos has also resulted in the deaths of three Bengal tigers and one leopard. Sources cited by the news agency indicate that the animals’ health likely deteriorated after being fed chicken that may have been infected with the bird flu. Vietnamese authorities report that the bird flu outbreak has spread…
Author: Hasnain Abid Khanzada
Following the Israeli airstrike in Beirut that resulted in the martyrdom of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, there has been an increase in the naming of newborns in Iraq in his honor. On September 27, Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli attack in the Lebanese capital, Beirut. Nasrallah had served as the head of Hezbollah for over three decades and was known as a symbol of resistance against Israeli and Western influence. He had many followers in Iraq as well. As a result of his martyrdom, large-scale protests erupted in Baghdad and other cities in Iraq. Demonstrators condemned Israel’s actions…
Beirut: Israeli warplanes targeted a building in the center of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, resulting in the deaths of nine individuals. According to Arab media, Israeli aircraft conducted a total of 17 strikes in Beirut on Thursday morning, with one of the attacks leading to the fatalities while several others left numerous people injured. Al Jazeera reported that the building targeted by the Israeli planes is not far from the Lebanese Parliament, the Prime Minister’s residence, and the United Nations headquarters. Following the attack, a fire broke out in the building. Arab media cited sources claiming that the Israeli strike…
Peshawar: Orders have been issued to reduce fares for diesel-operated public transport in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the transport department, fares for vehicles operating on various routes have been decreased by 2 to 14 rupees. After the drop in diesel prices, public and goods transport fares in Punjab have also been reduced. In Lahore, however, there was a 5% increase in intercity fares following the rise in diesel prices. The transport department reported that the fare for a coach from Peshawar to Kohat is set at 170 rupees, while the fare for an AC bus is 183 rupees. For the…
Two agricultural companies from Russia and Pakistan have signed an agreement for barter trade, exchanging rice, oranges, and potatoes for chickpeas and pulses from Russia. According to a report by the foreign news agency Reuters published in Dawn, Russia has been facing payment system issues due to Western sanctions following the Ukraine conflict in February 2022. As a result, Moscow is promoting a barter system. The Russian news agency reported that the Russian firm Strata Agro Trading has agreed to supply 20,000 tons of chickpeas in exchange for 20,000 tons of rice from Pakistan’s Miskin and FMT Trading Company. Under…
A bullish trend is being observed in the Pakistan Stock Exchange, with the benchmark KSE-100 index increasing by 754 points today, restoring the psychological barrier of 82,000. According to the PSX website, the KSE-100 index reached 82,721 after a rise of 754 points or 0.92%, compared to its closing of 81,967 the previous day. It’s worth noting that on September 30, the first day of the trading week at the Pakistan Stock Exchange saw a bearish trend, with the benchmark KSE-100 index dropping by 910 points. However, by the end of the trading session, the index had partially recovered, closing…
Islamabad: Former ambassador Maleeha Lodhi has stated that if there is an attack on Iran, oil prices will increase, and the Democrats know that if oil becomes expensive, Trump could benefit from it. In a discussion on ARY News program “Khabar,” former ambassador Maleeha Lodhi mentioned that we first need to see how the situation in the Middle East unfolds and where Pakistan stands in relation to it. She noted that the situation in the Middle East will not only affect Pakistan but the entire region, and it remains to be seen who will play a role in achieving a…
In September, the trade deficit was recorded at 1.78 billion dollars, reflecting a 2% increase. According to the statistics agency, there was a 2.2% rise in both imports and exports during September, while the trade deficit for the first quarter increased by 4%, reaching 5.4 billion dollars. The statistics agency reported that from July to September of the current fiscal year, the trade deficit stood at 5.44 billion dollars, showing a 4.24% increase compared to the previous period. It noted that from July to September, exports increased by 14.11%, while imports rose by 9.86%. During this period, exports totaled 7.87…
Today, the price of gold per tola has decreased by 1,100 rupees across the country. According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association, after the reduction of 1,100 rupees, the price of gold per tola now stands at 274,400 rupees. The association also reported that the price of gold for 10 grams has dropped by 943 rupees, bringing it down to 235,254 rupees. Additionally, in the global market, gold has fallen by 11 dollars, now priced at 2,642 dollars per ounce.
Osman Qadir announced his retirement on social media and later confirmed his retirement from Pakistan cricket to Geo News. Osman Qadir is the son of the late former Test cricketer Abdul Qadir. He represented Pakistan in one ODI and 25 T20 matches. The national cricketer announced his retirement, citing reasons that have come to light. Sources indicate that Osman Qadir was disheartened by issues related to his No Objection Certificate (NOC) and had been facing difficulties with it for some time. According to sources, he was also very disappointed with the behavior of the International department and will now be…
