Accelerated Digitization: Pak Hajj App Launched for Streamlined Pilgrim Operations In a groundbreaking achievement on Wednesday, authorities successfully digitized Hajj operations, unveiling the Pak Hajj application in record time. The Caretaker Minister of Information Technology, Umar Saif, and the Caretaker Minister of Religious Affairs, Aneeq Ahmed, jointly inaugurated the application, marking a pivotal moment in…
The Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) has filed a request with the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to raise the electricity tariff by Rs4.66 per unit. NEPRA officials state that the CPPA is proposing the tariff hike in light of the fuel price adjustment for November. A hearing on the petition is scheduled for…
Entertainers dressed as clowns engage in activities with children to support their mental well-being amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Rafah, located in the southern Gaza Strip, on December 18, 2023.
Pakistan Railways Awami Express service from Peshawar Cantt to Karachi has been reinstated on Wednesday. The first train in 16 months departed for the port city. The service was temporarily halted due to the 2022 floods and has now resumed after infrastructure maintenance and improvements. The train is scheduled to make 60 stops, including Rawalpindi,…
In a significant development on Tuesday, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has filed a reference with the accountability court against former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, in connection with the Toshakhana case. Following the filing of the reference, the registrar’s office of the accountability court will…
Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar announced significant efforts to streamline the governance structure in Balochistan, emphasizing reforms in the bureaucracy. During a press conference in Quetta on Tuesday, he highlighted the importance of deploying a combination of honest and diligent bureaucrats from the civil service and the provincial structure to address the chronic and complex…
Dry and Chilly Conditions Expected in Karachi Over the Next 24 Hours Karachi is anticipated to experience dry weather over the next 24 hours, with colder temperatures expected during the night. As reported by the Department of Meteorology, the minimum temperature in Karachi was recorded at 14.5 degrees Celsius on Wednesday morning. The meteorological department…
Today, International Human Solidarity Day is being observed worldwide, including in Pakistan. This day aims to emphasize the crucial importance of collective unity among human beings in addressing global challenges. On Human Solidarity Day, the international community joins forces to commit to adopting measures that enhance the well-being of the global population and combat poverty,…
Scientists Allege Successful Communication with Whales for a Duration of 20 Minutes. It may sound like a scene from a speculative fiction film, but American researchers have achieved the feat of conversing with a whale after a 20-minute interaction with a whale in the U.S. state of Alaska. As per media reports, a 38-year-old whale…
The current trading value for 24-karat gold stands at PKR 217,200 on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Likewise, the market recorded the cost of 24-karat gold at Rs 186,220 per 10 grams according to the bullion market. Gold Prices Across Various Cities in Pakistan. City Gold Silver Karachi PKR 217,200 PKR 2,450 Lahore PKR 217,200 PKR…
