Tue, 21-Oct-2025

SBP to issue guidelines for under-construction housing units financing

SBP

KARACHI: The central bank has decided to issue guidelines to encourage banks/development financial institutions (DFIs) to extend housing finance to the units in under-construction projects for which they have already entered into arrangements of project financing with builders/developers, a statement said on Thursday. These guidelines for financing of housing units in the under-construction projects have … Read more

Tractor makers’ offices raided for alleged involvement in anti-competitive activities

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Thursday raided offices of two leading tractor manufacturing companies for substantially raising the prices of tractors, despite getting relief and subsidy from the government. As part of an investigation against tractor manufacturers for prima facie violation of Sections 3 and 4 of the Competition Act, 2010, the … Read more

KCCI, majority interveners boycott Nepra’s hearing

kcci

KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) along with the majority of interveners boycotted the proceedings of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (Nepra) public hearing on Thursday to strongly protest a very arrogant, indecent and non-business-friendly attitude of the Nepra chairman, a statement said. According to a statement issued by the KCCI, … Read more

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) price forecast

Bitcoin (BTC)

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) increases many times over the last past week. Yet, the new increase appears to be taking the next shot at this barrier and is expected to push through it, start over the Bull Run.

Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), and various other altcoins have by now begun rallying with certain accomplishing new all-time highs.

Bitcoin (BTC) price reaches at $50,000 psychological level

Bitcoin price gets through $50,000 on August 23 but was unsuccessful to bear itself above that level, leading to a sell-off. Although Bitcoin tried getting better from this smash, leading to a constricted consolidation in the middle of $50,000 and $46,000.

The current increase sliced through the persuaded resistance level and is trying to take over the $50,000 psychological level successfully.

Ethereum (ETH) price practices exponential gains

Ethereum price remained calm for nearly a month after breaching the $3,000 psychological level on August 7. The consolidation from August 7 to August 30 set up roughly the same highs and higher lows, leading to the creation of a rising triangle.

This bullish pattern saw an escape on September 1, which led to a 20% increase that shaped a conclusive daily nearby above a decisive resistance level at $3,716. This change opens a resistance-free track for Ethereum price up to $4,071.

Hence, investors can guess ETH to tag another psychological level shortly.

Ripple (XRP) price remains to move forward

Ripple price has stood consolidating since late Nov 2020, making higher highs and higher lows. Linking trend lines laterally the higher highs and higher lows affect the establishment of an rising corresponding channel.

In recent times, Ripple (XRP) has sprung up off another hurdle at $1.09 and is near to pointing a resistance barrier at $1.27. If the bulls succeed to produce a conclusive close above $1.27, it will settle the start of a fresh uptrend and push XRP price by 36% to the third hurdle at $1.70.

[embedpost slug=”when-compared-to-bitcoin-the-price-of-ethereum-breaks-3500″]

Read more

Nigerian expert warns against ‘political virus’ in Covid-19 origins tracing

COVID-19 Pakistan

ABUJA: The US report on origins tracing of Covid-19 can at best produce a ‘political virus,’ said a Nigerian expert, urging a science-backed endeavour and global collaboration on this issue. “The Covid-19 pandemic is too serious and of tremendous global concerns for its origins tracing to be trivialised by politically cooked up innuendoes designed mostly … Read more

Sunny Leone looks fabulous in her latest pictures

Sunny Leone pictures

Sunny Leone, an Indian actress, never ceases to amaze her fans with her daring photographs. In Bollywood films, the Baby Doll has played a variety of unique personalities.

The stunning actress has worked on a variety of projects and has starred in a number of films as a leading lady.

She is quite active on her social media accounts and never stays behind in impressing her audience by uploading her latest photos.

Sunny Leone shared a new of pictures on her Instagram account and, showcasing her stunning appearance and captivating personality.

Have a look!

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Sunny Leone (@sunnyleone)

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Sunny Leone (@sunnyleone)

[embedpost slug=”sunny-leone-enjoying-vacation-with-family-at-maldive-islands-see-photos/”]

Read more

Gunmen abduct over 70 high-school students in northwest Nigeria

nigerian school

The Nigerian police have stated that gunmen have seized more than 70 students in the country’s northwest, in the latest attacks against targeting school-going students. Zamfara state police spokesman Mohammed Shehu said in a statement that a large group of assailants captured the Government Day Secondary School in the remote village of Kaya, clutching 73 … Read more

Saboor Aly flaunts her elegant look in bridal attire

Saboor black attire

Saboor Aly is known as a gorgeous and talented actress in the Pakistani media industry. She has played many brilliant roles in many Pakistani dramas and films.

She is known for her leading roles in several television serials including Teri Meri Kahani, Mere Khudaya, Beqasoor, and many more.

Recently, Saboor Aly appeared in a beautiful bridal shoot. Her styling and makeup look accentuates her beauty. She looks superb in alluring ensembles and regal looks created for her bridal look.

Take a look at the gorgeous pictures from the shoot.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Saboor Aly (@sabooraly)

[embedpost slug=”saboor-aly-thankful-to-ali-ansari-for-always-being-a-great-support/”]

Read more

New York, New Jersey declare emergencies; at least nine reported dead in record rains

Reuters: The governors of the US states of New York and New Jersey declared a state of emergency late on Wednesday as record-breaking rains from tropical storm Ida led to flooding and hazardous conditions on the roads, with media reporting at least nine deaths. “I am declaring a state of emergency to help New Yorkers … Read more

Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and S. Africa to test digital currencies for int’l settlements

KUALA LUMPUR: Central banks in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa will join forces to test the use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) for international settlements, the banks said on Thursday. Led by the Innovation Hub’s Singapore Center, the project aims to develop prototype shared platforms for cross-border transactions using multiple CBDCs, said a … Read more

Rupee’s losing streak against dollar continues

Dollar

KARACHI: The rupee continued to depreciate against the dollar on the fourth consecutive day on Thursday, dealers said. The exchange rate ended at Rs166.98 against the greenback with the depreciation of 11 paisas in the rupee value in the interbank foreign exchange market. The market ended at Rs166.87 against the dollar a day ago. The … Read more

Asad Umar urges people to follow Covid-19 SOPs, as number of critical care patients hits its highest

Asad Umar

ISLAMABAD: Head of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) Asad Umar urged the people to follow the coronavirus standard operating procedures (SOPs) as the number of critical care patients was at its highest level since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. The NCOC chief, who is also the minister for planning, development and special … Read more

“YOU” is coming to Netflix in October

After a long time, Netflix finally announced the release date and teaser for a fan-favorite series “You” for season 3. It is an American psychological thriller and follows the story of a bookstore manager in New York. The seemingly nice guy who later turned out to be a serial killer. The first season of the … Read more

Mirza Ishtiaq Baig seeks Rs1b from Zohaib Hasan for statements on Nazia Hasan’s death

KARACHI: Mirza Ishtiaq Baig, the widower of Pakistan’s pop music sensation Nazia Hassan, has approached the Sindh High Court to claim damages of Rs1 billion from his brother-in-law Zohaib for making ‘false and defamatory statements against him regarding the death of his wife. Invoking the original jurisdiction of SHC, Baig stated that the defendant has … Read more

Huawei Pakistan launches microfilms on Pakistani individuals

huawei

ISLAMABAD: Huawei Pakistan held a Microfilm Premiere recently at Serena Hotel, a statement said on Thursday. The Microfilms followed the stories of three Pakistanis who ventured out of their country, to make a better life for themselves, their loved ones, and their family. Although these might just be films, this is the truth for millions … Read more

India: Bride slaps the groom for chewing gutka during wedding

India: Bride slapped the groom for chewing gutka during wedding

The video depicts a bride sitting next to her groom. The bride begins talking to someone and then slaps him just before the ceremony begins.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Niranjan Mahapatra (@official_niranjanm87) She then yells angrily and slaps the groom. The groom irritated the bride because he was … Read more

Pakistani Dramas That Didn’t Win Awards But Won Hearts

The Pakistani television industry deserves sincere appreciation for improving content quality over the last decade. That is why we are no longer interested in the typical saas-bahu dramas and unnecessarily dragged crap. However, as it takes time for something to become a total winner, there are certain occasions when we are disheartened to see a … Read more

Cash starved auto parts manufacturers slash production

KARACHI: Amid long delays in the sales tax refunds, the tractor industry has reduced its production substantially, which is likely to be halted totally next week, Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (Paapam) said in a statement. “Moreover, the tractor makers have also stopped orders for parts supply from the vendors, leaving them … Read more

World’s heaviest cargo jet pulled by Ukrainian strongmen

World's heaviest cargo jet pulled by Ukrainian strongmen

In 1 minute and 14 seconds, a team of eight Ukrainian strongmen used ropes to drag the world’s largest and heaviest cargo plane slightly over 14 feet.   The Antonov An-225 Mriya, a 628,300-pound cargo plane built in the Soviet Union in 1988, was dragged onto the tarmac at Hostomel Airport, northwest of Kiev, by … Read more

Swiss cantons give away 100 bottles of wine to citizens who reach the age of 100

Swiss cantons give away 100 bottles of wine who reach the age of 100

A Swiss canton is celebrating its people who survive to be 100 years old by giving them 100 bottles of wine. Fribourg state bailiff Claude Freiburghaus said plans are already on to deliver a bouquet of flowers and an offer for 100 bottles of wine to a resident called Marie-Antoinette when she turns 100 on … Read more

12 year old youngster earns £250,000 by selling a number of whale emojis

12 year old youngster earns £250,000 by selling a number of whale emojis

A youngster from London made almost £290,000 (Rs 2,93,38,798) after selling his pixelated digital whale emoji collection, Weird Whales, as Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). There are 3,350 pixelated whales in the collection. Benyamin Ahmed, a 12-year-old boy, has elected to keep his money in the form of Ethereum, in which his collection was sold. Ahmed has … Read more

Pakistan vs New Zealand: Sarfaraz Ahmed not to be the part of squad against NZ

Sarfaraz shoud be selected for T20 WC: Dr Nauman

Former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed could not make it to the national squad after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the 20-man squad for the upcoming One day International (ODI) series against New Zealand that will be played in Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium later this month. Several batsmen including Haris Sohail, Salman Ali Agha and Shoaib Maqsood … Read more

Oil products sales surge 26% in August

KARACHI: Pakistan’s Oil Marketing Companies (OMC) off-take surged 26 per cent to 1.96 million tonnes during August 2021 because of higher high-speed diesel (HSD) and furnace oil (FO) off-take during the month, the official data revealed on Thursday. Motor spirit (MS) sales surged 9 per cent to 1.5 million tonnes during the two months of … Read more

Women safety app: An initiative of Punjab Police

Women safety application: An initiative of Punjab Police

Following a series of heinous attacks on women in Lahore, the Punjab Police Department launched the “Women Safety App.” The Punjab Police Women Safety Application is a new effort for the safety of women, which is currently a key priority for the Punjab Police. The Punjab Police launched this app, which is powered by the … Read more

US regulator sues crypto lending platform over $2 billion fraud

Cryptocurrency

The US markets watchdog on Wednesday sued an online cryptocurrency lending company and its top executives over allegations of fraudulently raising $2 billion in investments. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged BitConnect, its founder Satish Kumbhani, its top US promoter Glenn Arcaro and his company with offering “a fraudulent and unregistered offering and … Read more

Mobile applications that make your journey easier

Mobile applications that make your journey easier

Technology experts have come up with a complete list of some of the best applications to make travel easy, fun and comfortable. AirHelp While travelling if you’ve ever experienced the pain of a delayed or cancelled flight, or been denied boarding because of overbooking, This application will be right up your alley. Just enter a … Read more

Sri Lanka denies western media reports of food shortage

COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan government has denied western media reports that the Asian country was facing a food shortage or had declared a food emergency, and assured that ample food stocks were available in the country, local media reported on Thursday. Ajith Nivard Cabraal, state minister of money and capital market and state enterprise reforms, … Read more

US aiming new lawsuit at Google over ads: report

Did you know? Google has recently launched death benefits for employees,

US officials are preparing a new antitrust lawsuit against Google over its power in the online advertising market, according to a Bloomberg report. Bloomberg cited an unnamed person familiar with the matter as saying the Justice Department could file the litigation by the end of the year. Google did not immediately respond to an AFP … Read more