Month: July 2021

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday said Pakistan desired to strengthen its relations with South Africa in the areas of trade, investment and defence. Talking to the visiting Chief of South African National Defence Force General Rudzani Maphwanaya here at Aiwan-e-Sadr, the president said there existed huge potential between Pakistan and South Africa for […]

ISLAMABAD: A new study about the digital population of Pakistan has revealed that the country’s internet penetration stood at 54 percent during the year 2021, with almost half accessing the facility every day. “Out of 54 percent, about 76% of Pakistani’s are connected to the internet in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Islamabad, ” according to […]

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday adjourned the hearing till August 4, on appeals of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz and her husband Muhammad Safdar in Avenfiled property reference. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Aamer Farooq and Justice Mohsin Akhter Kiyani heard the case. Maryam Nawaz’s lawyer requested the bench to […]

ISLAMABAD: The price of 24 karat per tola gold increased by Rs 950 and was sold at Rs 110, 500 on Thursday against its sale at Rs109, 550, Karachi Sarafa and Jewellers Group reported. The price of 10 gram of 24 karat gold also increased by Rs 815 and was sold at Rs 94, 736 […]

ISLAMABAD: The United States was pleased to donate three million doses of the life-saving Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday to the Government of Pakistan for distribution to the Pakistani people. According to the US Embassy in Pakistan, these vaccines were delivered in partnership with the COVAX facility and UNICEF. This donation is part of the […]

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said the issue of water scarcity in the country was very important and needed to be addressed on priority. The prime minister expressed these views in a meeting with Attorney General for Pakistan Khalid Jawed Khan, who briefed him about the Water Commission Report and the ongoing judicial […]

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court would hold full court reference on the eve of Justice Mushir Alam’s retirement on August 17. According to notice issued by SC Registrar Office, on the retirement of Supreme Court judge Justice Mushir Alam, a full court reference has been scheduled in Court Room No. 1 on Tuesday (August 17). Judges […]

ISLAMABAD: The exchange rate of Pakistan rupee strengthened by 01 paisas against the US dollar in the interbank trading on Thursday and closed at Rs 161.88 as compared to the previous day’s closing of Rs 161.89. According to Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of dollar in the open market were […]