KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday said workers’ remittances recorded an inflow of US$2.5 billion during October 2023, Bol News reported. “In terms of growth, during October 2023, remittances increased by 11.5 percent on month on month and 9.6 percent on year on year basis. Workers’ remittances inflow of US$ 8.8 billion … Read more
An impressive Change of Guard Ceremony was held at mausoleum of Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal as the nation celebrates 146th birth anniversary of Muffakir-e-Pakistan, the man behind ideology of an independent Muslim state in sub-continent, Bol News reported on Thursday. A smartly attired contingent of Pakistan Navy took over guard duties from Pakistan Rangers Punjab. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has stressed for making Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) more vibrant and efficient through accelerated reforms to realize its full potential. Addressing the 16th ECO Summit in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, he said a well-connected region can bring colossal economic and peace dividends for our peoples. The Prime Minister noted that the … Read more
KARACHI: At least 80 Indian fishermen would leave Pakistan on Thursday for their homeland after completing their jail sentence at Malir Jail in Karachi, Bol News reported. The fishermen have been boarded on Allama Iqbal Express to transfer them to Wagah Border, Lahore. The Edhi officials said they would bear all the travel expenses of … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The 146th birth anniversary of national poet, Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal is being observed with national fervor on Thursday (today). The Philosopher poet known as Poet of the East, Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal was born in Sialkot on November 9,1877. He awakened the Muslims of the Subcontinent through his universal poetry and political acumen … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar held a meeting with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on Thursday and reviewed the progress in bilateral relations especially in the domain of trade, defence and energy, Bol News reported. The prime minister welcomed the announcement of direct flight operations of Azerbaijan Airline … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The opening ceremony and media brief of 16th Chief of the Naval Staff Amateur Golf Cup 2023 was held at Margalla Greens Golf Club (MGGC), Islamabad. Commander North and Patron Pakistan Navy Golf (North) Commodore Khan Mahmood Asif graced the occasion as the chief guest and formally inaugurated the event. During the media brief, … Read more
KARACHI: Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday said the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) was a reality and it had remained in the power and opposition too, Bol News reported. Addressing media outside the accountability court in Karachi, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said, “Party leaders keep coming out … Read more
LAHORE: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) and Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) on Tuesday announced to contest general elections together, Bol News reported. Addressing the press conference after meeting in Jati Umra, residence of former prime minister and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif, Senior Deputy Convener MQM-P Syed Mustafa Kamal said there was no doubt that the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The second consignment of relief goods for the people of occupied Gaza was dispatched from Islamabad on Tuesday through a special flight. Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani who was present on the occasion said it is on the special direction of the Prime Minister, the National Disaster Management Authority is sending the second … Read more
UPPER DIR: At least four people were killed and five others injured as a vehicle plunged into a ravine in Gwaldai village of Upper Dir district on Tuesday, Bol News reported. The injured were shifted to the district headquarters hospital. Two of the wounded were in critical condition, said the rescue sources. On the other … Read more
RAWALPINDI: Funeral prayers of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Hassan Haider, Naik Khushdil Khan, Naik Rafique Khan and Lance Naik Abdul Qadir were offered in Peshawar Garrison. They had embraced martyrdom while fighting gallantly against terrorists in an Intelligence Based Operation in general area Tirah in Khyber District. According to the military’s media wing, Inter Services Public … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has taken the additional charge as Minister of Parliamentary Affairs in Islamabad on Tuesday. He visited the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs where the secretary parliamentary affairs briefed the minister about the matters of the ministry. On November 2, Murtaza Solangi had taken part in the celebrations … Read more
WASHINGTON: US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel on Monday said the focus of United States continued to be on ensuring and supporting that there were free and fair elections in Pakistan, Bol News reported. Addressing press conference in Washington, Vedant Patel said, “(We) don’t have an assessment on the makeup of candidates or the … Read more
MULTAN: President Istehkam-E-Pakistan Party Abdul Aleem Khan and Patron-in-Chief IPP Jehangir Tareen on Monday called on celebrated Islamic scholar Maulana Tariq Jamil at his residence in Tulamba to mourn death of Tariq Jamil’s younger son Asim Jamil, Bol News reported. Jehangir Tareen said there could not be a bigger sorrow for a person than death … Read more
KARACHI: The government of Sindh on Monday announced public holiday on November 9, the birth anniversary of Muhammad Iqbal, the Thinker of Pakistan and Poet of the East, Bol News reported. The Sindh government’s Services, General Administration & Coordination Department issued a notification in this regard. The notification read, “The government of Sindh hereby declares … Read more
KARACHI: Police on Monday said birds worth Rs2 million were stolen from house of a former DIG police in Karachi’s Gulshan e Maymar area, Bol News reported. Police said the suspects entered house of the former DIG, Raja Mumtaz, late night. Raja Mumtaz had kept birds on his roof. The suspects easily fled from the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Official Secret Act Court on Monday issued a notice to the Adiala Jail superintendent for not letting the Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) chairman talk to his sons on phone, Bol News reported. The notice was issued by Special Court Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain issued the notice. The petition was filed by PTI … Read more
KARACHI: Police on Monday arrested a gang involved in tempering IMEI numbers of the cell phones stole or snatched from citizens, Bol News reported. SSP Special Investigation Unity (SIU) Junaid Sheikh in a press conference said two suspects Habibullah and Suleman were arrested. The suspects were arrested during a robbery attempt on MA Jinnah Road. … Read more
KARACHI: Minister for Federal Education Madad Ali Sindhi has said that around 4500 legal Afghani students are being provided admission in different public universities of the country. Talking to the media during a certificate distribution ceremony at the Sindh Museum, the Minister said undocumented Afghan students will not be granted admission. He said an inquiry … Read more
KARACHI: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has canceled over 18,000 illegal identity cards through a robust system, coordinating with other stakeholders. The step has been taken to address the issue of counterfeit identity cards and fake documents, which pose a threat to national security. New measures include biometric verification of parents and relatives … Read more
UNITED NATIONS: A top Pakistani diplomat has paid high tributes to the staff members of UNRWA, the U.N. agency mandated to serve Palestinian refugees, for their “courageous work” amid “Israel’s brutal campaign of bombardment, air strikes, and now a ground invasion,” as he renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire. “I would like to express … Read more
KARACHI: A citizen was robbed of Rs0.8 million cash in a span of 25 seconds in Gulshan e Hadeed area of Karachi on Sunday, Bol News reported. Bol News has obtained a surveillance camera footage which shows three motorcycle riders blocking the car with their bike and withdrawing guns before searching the vehicle. The robbers … Read more
KARACHI: An unprecedented gathering of some eminent robotic surgeons who met here highlighted the far-reaching benefits of robotic procedures. They were unanimous in their conclusion that this modality is the best platform to usher in an era of digital surgery. The seminar was organized by Pakistan Society of Robotic Surgeons (PSRS) in collaboration with Sindh … Read more
KARACHI: Bol News has obtained documents which show how petrol price is determined after every 15 days in Pakistan, Bol News reported. The documents show that people have to bear burden of the international market and exchange rate fluctuation as well as benefit of locally produced petroleum products was also not delivered to the people. … Read more
KARACHI: Local government by-elections are underway in 16 districts of Sindh on Sunday (today). The polling started at 8 am today and will continue till 5 pm. The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has established a control room to monitor the election process. The control room which will remain functional till Monday will also address … Read more
PESHAWAR: Preparations for general elections have begun in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as a list of 5,000 teachers has been prepared to perform duties during the elections, Bol News reported. The Education Department has sent a letter to the education officers to prepare the staff as soon general elections would be held. The letter said a list … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Saturday issued a ten-page written order in cases seeking general elections in 90 days. The order said that the court facilitated the President and the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in fixing the elections’ date. All parties agreed on the fixed date of elections on February 8, it said. The … Read more
