Today USD to SAR (Dollar rate in Saudi Riyal) – Dollar to SAR today on 2nd October 2021 by the International market. Dollar to Saudi Riyal conversion is based on open market rates which are set by the currency exchange dealers in Saudi Arabia. Check the 1 USD/SAR buying rate and selling rate here. Today Dollar … Read more
WASHINGTON: US pharmaceutical company Merck said on Friday it will seek authorisation of its oral drug molnupiravir for Covid-19 after it was shown to reduce the chance newly infected patients were hospitalised by 50 percent. A simple pill to treat the coronavirus has been sought since the start of the pandemic and Friday’s announcement was … Read more
LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s spending plan as announced in its pre-budget statement is a positive development for the credit rating of the kingdom, Arab News quoted rating agency Moody’s, as saying. “The 2022 pre-budget statement confirmed the government’s plans for further spending cuts during 2022-23, in line with the previously published Fiscal Balance Programme. This is credit positive … Read more
The release date for season 3 of his TV series “Kurulus: Osman” has been announced. According to Turkey’s ATV, the first episode of the show’s third season will air on Wednesday. "Kiminle dost, kiminle düşman kalacağımı ben seçerim!"🌩️Kuruluş Osman 65. Bölüm 2. Fragmanı#KuruluşOsman 3. sezonuyla 6 Ekim Çarşamba 20.00'de atv’de📺@Kurulusosmanatv pic.twitter.com/8md6g362V8 — atv (@atvcomtr) October … Read more
RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Finance is working to raise employment localisation in the asset and utility management sector, Arab News quoted it, as saying, in its budget forecast report. The ministry plans to bring the cumulative number of employed nationals in the sector to 90,100 by the end of this year from 74,800, as part of … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is forecasting budget surpluses from 2023 as the economy experiences a “noticeable and anticipated uptick,” Arab News quoted the Ministry of Finance, as saying. The kingdom will post a surplus of about SR27 billion in 2023, rising to SR42 billion in 2024, the ministry said in a report. That compares with a … Read more
MEXICO CITY: Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Friday he has proposed lawmakers pass a law to make lithium exploration and production the exclusive right of the state. The measure is part of proposed reforms regarding the electricity industry that his administration submitted to Congress on Thursday, which aim to strengthen the state-owned Federal … Read more
DUBAI: As thousands descended to the expo site on the first day, Pakistan saw around 8,000 people visit its colourful pavilion on the opening day of the Expo 2020, Khaleej Times reported. Steeped in history and culture, the Pakistani pavilion is divided into eight key spaces where visitors can experience the country’s best-kept hidden treasures ranging from … Read more
DUBAI: L-Charge, the Russian-based manufacturer of innovative charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, will debut its cutting-edge technologies at Gestech Exhibition and Conference, the world’s largest event supporting the gas, LNG, hydrogen, and energy industry, Khaleej Times reported. The L-Charge will highlight how its unique charging solutions, including the stationary and mobile charging stations operated by hydrogen or gas-fueled … Read more
After two years with Aaradhya, Aishwarya Rai is gearing up for an overseas journey to Paris and Dubai for an event. As we all know, airport fashion is difficult to master because one must prioritize his comfort when traveling. The elite Bachchan family caught the attention of the paparazzi as they arrived at Mumbai airport … Read more
DUBAI: The GCC countries’ GDP growth will more than double next year, as higher oil income after the surge in the crude prices will result in a rise in the budget spending and propel the diversification of the regional economies, Khaleej Times quoted economists, as saying. The UAE will lead the region’s uneven economic recovery, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has asked Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) Muhammad Ajmal Gondal to take measures for enforcing financial discipline in government departments to put an end to irregularities. He emphasised the need for adopting the latest IT-based audit techniques that would greatly help oversee the management of public finances, as well as … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi shared Pakistan’s perspective on the contemporary global development challenges and underscored the urgency of vaccine equity, debt relief and enhanced concessional finance to address multiple inequalities. Delivering a video statement at the ministerial meeting of the Group of 77 (G-77) on the eve of the 15th quadrennial session … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended September 30, 2021 for the combined consumption group, witnessed a decrease of 0.10 per cent, compared with the previous week, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported. The food commodities that contributed in the decline in the weekly inflation included tomatoes, down 12.57 per … Read more
UNITED NATIONS: Some 75 countries, including China, on Friday called for global solidarity for vaccine equity at the General Debate of the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly. The pandemic knows no borders. The only solution lies in global solidarity, unity and multilateral cooperation, said the countries in a joint statement. “We call on … Read more
Kareena Kapoor Khan and her girl group, which includes best friend Malaika Arora, have an amazing bond. The two stunning actors frequently express their affection for one another on social media and netizens like it. When Kareena Kapoor and Malaika step out together, their fashion statements turn heads. And the two recently reminisced about an … Read more
Today USD to AED (Dollar rate in UAE Dirham) – Dollar to AED today on 2nd October 2021 is AED 3.6725. This is the inter-bank closing exchange rate for the Dollar to AED which is provided by the International market. Dollar to UAE Dirham conversion is based on open market rates which are set by the … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index (CPI), based on monthly inflation, remained in a single-digit by witnessing an increase of 9 per cent during September 2021, compared with the corresponding month of the last year, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported. On a month-on-month basis, it increased 2.1 per cent in September 2021, compared with … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar presided over a review meeting of the newly-constituted joint working groups on science and information technology cooperation at the 10th Joint Coordination Committee. In the meeting, the four projects, including establishment of the China-Pakistan Joint Research Center on earth science; acquisition of oceanographic research … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The government is making all-out efforts to mitigate the impact of increased prices of commodities in the international market, an official said. Talking to newsmen outside the Parliament House along with Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said that the provinces have the responsibility … Read more
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has urged the need for promoting higher education to put the country on the fast-track of socioeconomic development. He underscored the need for enhancing the volume of hybrid education, which was cost-effective and would help increase the number of highly educated and skilled professionals in the country. The president made … Read more
WASHINGTON: A top US official on Friday asked Pakistan to take action against all extremist groups ahead of a visit to Islamabad, which has sought reconciliation with militants both at home and in Afghanistan. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will meet on October 7-8 with officials in Pakistan. “We seek a strong partnership with … Read more
Hours after Prime Minister Imran Khan revealed that Pakistan was in talks with “some” Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) groups in Afghanistan to “surrender”, a major group on Friday announced a 20-day ceasefire with the Pakistan Army. In an audio message, Saddar Hayat, a senior commander of the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group of the TTP, told his … Read more
Kriti Sanon’s style has been steadily rising, and she’s been on our radar since her ultra-glam ensembles for Mimi promotions, which included bright neon colors, retro polka dresses, and other modern forms, were a smash. The diva, Kriti Sanon who recently wowed in stunning bridal designs for Manish Malhotra’s Nooraniyat collection, has proven to be … Read more
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has delivered another final alert advisory concerning tropical storm “Shaheen”, stating that it will probably move west-northwestwards by tomorrow evening after which it is expected to recourse towards the southwestward and head to Masqat. According to the advisory issued at 10:55 pm on Friday night, PMD said Shaheen has “moved … Read more
A termination in conflicts between Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan fighters in South Waziristan and the army was proclaimed by the banned group in a statement on Friday evening. The TTP statement said, our leaders have asked all fighters to observe a ceasefire from today to October 20. The TTP stated that their leaders are involved in some “secret … Read more
Replying to Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan’s statement concerning banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), the opposition necessitated an immediate Parliament session. PMLN senator Irfan Siddiqui stated that keeping the government communication with TTP is not proper because this is a very delicate national issue. “Negotiations in the Nawaz Sharif tenure were approved by the Parliament,” he … Read more
