State Bank of Pakistan Announces Results of Banknote Design Art Competition

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is pleased to announce the results of the art competition held for the design of a new series of banknotes. The local artists and designers who participated are commendable for showcasing their creativity on this important occasion. After careful review by a committee comprising esteemed experts from relevant fields, …

Gold Rates Drop by Rs1,400 per Tola in Karachi

KARACHI: Gold rates fell by Rs1,400 per tola on Wednesday in the local market, according to the All Sindh Saraf Jewellers Association. The price of gold now stands at Rs260,100 per tola. The cost of 10 grams of gold also decreased by Rs1,200, bringing it to Rs222,994. More: PIA Wins CSR Award In the international market, …

Foreign Exchange Reserves Decrease by $36.4 Million

Karachi: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) reported a decline of $36.4 million in the country’s foreign exchange reserves over the past week. As of August 30th, the total reserves decreased from $14.7763 billion to $14.7399 billion. Read: Daily Crime Rate in Karachi Drops, Says Additional IG Sindh at KATI Meeting According to the SBP, despite …

Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori Invites Chinese Premier to Karachi

Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori, on Thursday, extended a formal invitation to Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang to visit Karachi. This invitation follows a recent meeting between Tessori and the Chinese ambassador, where Tessori emphasized Karachi’s significance as Pakistan’s economic hub. During his discussion with the Chinese envoy, Tessori highlighted the positive feedback received on …

NASA Confronts Boeing Tensions, Turns to SpaceX for Astronaut Rescue

NASA acknowledged on Wednesday that meetings with Boeing executives regarding the rescue of two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) involved “tension,” but refuted claims of shouting matches. The US space agency is turning to SpaceX to bring the astronauts home due to safety issues with Boeing’s Starliner capsule, which has faced thruster …

Suspect in Karsaz Accident Case Holds Valid British Driving License

A sessions court in Karachi has issued notices to the prosecutor and complainant for Friday, September 6, regarding a post-arrest bail application filed by Natasha Danish. The woman driver involved in Karsaz accident faces charges of recklessly driving. Natasha Danish’s counsel, Aamir Mansoob Qureshi, submitted the bail application before Additional District and Sessions Judge (East) …

Cholera Deaths Surge in 2023, WHO Reports

The UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported a dramatic rise in cholera related deaths for 2023, with the number of fatalities increasing by 71 percent compared to the previous year. According to the global cholera statistics released on Wednesday, over 4,000 people died from the disease last year. This significant rise in deaths corresponds with …

Wasim Akram Slams Pakistan Cricket’s ‘Huge Setback’ After Series Loss

Former fast bowler Wasim Akram has slammed Pakistan cricket’s “huge setback” after the series loss, calling it a critical moment for the team. Pakistan cricket plunged into a major crisis following its first-ever Test series defeat against Bangladesh, marking a significant low in the team’s history. In a dramatic turn of events, Bangladesh secured a …

Hamas Rejects New Ceasefire Proposals for Gaza Conflict

Hamas has firmly opposed the new ceasefire proposals put forward for the Gaza conflict, stating that there is no need for fresh plans. Instead, the group emphasized that pressure should be applied on Israel to agree to the United States plan that Hamas has already accepted. A spokesperson for Hamas declared that Israeli Prime Minister …

DG ISPR Vows Action Against All Involved in Faiz Hameed Case

Director General of ISPR, Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, stated that in the Faiz Hameed case, action will be taken against anyone involved, regardless of their rank or position. During a press conference at GHQ, DG ISPR revealed that 32,173 intelligence-based operations were conducted against terrorists and their facilitators in the past eight months. In …

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