Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been summoned by an Anti-Terrorism Court in Rawalpindi in connection with a case related to the May 9 riots. These riots involved attacks on military installations following the arrest of the former premier. The summons are related to cases involving an assault on General Headquarters and…
Karachi: On Saturday, January 6, 2024, the exchange rate for one US Dollar against Pakistani Rupees stood at Rs 280.8 in both the local and open markets, with a selling rate of Rs 283.3. Note: It’s important to acknowledge that exchange rates can fluctuate based on the location and the specific Exchange Company or bank…
AirlineRatings.com, a platform specializing in evaluating airline safety and product quality, has unveiled its latest assessment of the 25 most secure airlines globally, closely following the recent Japan Airlines incident in Tokyo. In Pakistan, there is curiosity about whether Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) managed to secure a position on this prestigious list. Geoffrey Thomas, the…
Leading global fast-food chain McDonald’s has acknowledged a significant negative impact on its business due to widespread boycotts related to events surrounding the conflict between Israel and Gaza. CEO Chris Kempczinski expressed disappointment at the misinformation contributing to the business downturn, emphasizing that McDonald’s is locally represented in every country of operation, including Muslim nations,…
On Friday, the Pakistani rupee continued to gain ground against the United States dollar. The US currency depreciated by 42 paisas, reaching Rs281.25 in the interbank market. In the previous day’s trading, the US dollar had experienced a decline from Rs281.72 to Rs281.67, marking a loss of five paisas.
Saudi authorities have enforced the closure of a total of 330 hotels and furnished accommodations in Makkah and Madinah due to breaches of regulations in revered cities, which serve as prominent destinations for Muslims globally. This action was initiated as the Ministry of Tourism in the Kingdom commenced the examination of 2000 hotels, with the…
Islamabad: Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa notes nationwide satisfaction with the amended Election Act 2017, restricting lawmakers’ disqualification to five years. During a hearing on the disqualification of lawmakers under Article 62(1)(F) of the Constitution, CJP Isa remarked that the entire country is content with the five-year disqualification law, unchallenged by anyone. The seven-member larger…
An anti-terrorism court has issued arrest warrants for the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, and other party leaders in connection with the May 9 incidents. The court summoned the PTI founder and other leaders on Thursday in relation to a case involving an attack and vandalism at the office of a sensitive institution,…
Sources revealed on Thursday that the PML-N has opted not to grant party tickets to several high-profile leaders, including Ayaz Sadiq, for National Assembly seats in Lahore. The party has shortlisted candidates for 12 out of 14 constituencies in the Punjab capital, with Naseer Bhatta and Waheed Alam Khan failing to secure the party’s endorsement….
A persistent cold spell has gripped Karachi following a drop in temperature to 14 degrees Celsius. Nevertheless, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) predicts a further decline in temperature over the next two days. As per the information released on its website, the Meteorological Office stated that Karachi turned even chillier on Friday. On Saturday, the…
