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Those responsible for Murree tragedy should be punished: Hasaan Khawar

LAHORE: Punjab Government Spokesperson Hasaan Khawar on Saturday said those who were responsible for the Murree tragedy should be punished. Talking to media in Lahore, Hasaan Khawar said: “If the tragedy was avoidable then those who are responsible for this should be punished.” Read more: Murree received 17 inches of snow in last 24 hours: … Read more

PM Imran Khan ‘shocked and upset’ over Murree tragedy

Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed grief over the Murree tragedy, which has claimed at least 16 lives until now, and said unprecedented snowfall and rush of people caught the administration ‘unprepared’. The premier took to his Twitter account on Saturday and wrote, “Shocked and upset at tragic deaths of tourists on road to Murree. … Read more

Owner of Parizaad’s Luxurious house revealed

The blockbuster show Parizaad has us all enthralled. Because of its large production, Steller’s star ensemble, great storyline, and excellent performance. The drama has gained a significant following. From the premise to the cast to the settings, fans were enthralled by Parizaad. Read more: Parizaad Is Taking over Twitter Trends for all the right reasons … Read more

Opposition grills PTI govt, holds it responsible for Murree tragedy

The leaders of the opposition parties, including Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), and others criticised the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led government and held it responsible for the loss of precious lives in Murree. Read more: Emergency declared in Murree after at least 16 die trapped in vehicles amid snowfall Opposition Leader in the … Read more

Taapse Pannu’s Looop Lapeta all set to release on February 4

Taapsee Pannu starrer Looop Lapeta gets a date for its release on Netflix. The motion poster of the film was revealed a few days back while the date for its release is February 4, 2022, as disclosed by the actress herself.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Taapsee Pannu (@taapsee) … Read more

Watch: Actress Katrina Kaif gets papped at airport

Ever since her lavish wedding with longtime boyfriend Vicky Kaushal last month, actress Katrina Kaif, has been continuously making headlines.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Katrina Kaif (@katrinakaif) Be it her Sindur and Mangalsutra pictures or her recent video at the airport, the fans have been noticing the glow … Read more

Shehzad Roy’s new video song ‘Maula Vey’ is out

Wonderful news for the music enthusiasts in Pakistan, as singer and social worker Shehzad Roy released his new video song “Maula Vey”. Syra Yousuf starrer song is nothing political or humorous but something that speaks more of love and loss.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Shehzad Roy (@officialshehzadroy) Read … Read more

Watch: Videos from Hiba Qadir and Arez Ahmed’s Nikkah event

Hiba Qadir and Arez Ahmed tied the knot in an intimate Nikkah ceremony and a few more videos from their fairytale event are up on social media. The actress dorned a beautiful white bridal attire with traditional white pearl jewelry. Read more: Hiba Bukhari & Arez Ahmed tie the knot in a minimalistic nikkah The … Read more

Hareem Farooq and Osman Khalid Butt’s dance video viral on social media

Leading Pakistani actor Osman Khalid Butt and Actress Hareem Farooq’s dance video has surprised social media users. Read more: Osman Khalid Butt clarifies wedding rumours with Sidra Niazi A local Instagram news account reports, “Hareem Farooq dances to ‘Chaka Chak’ on her friend’s wedding and aren’t those popular moves just on point.   View this … Read more

Karachiites be ready! As Karachi eat’s festival is back in town

It’s that time of year again, foodies! Karachi Eat food festival is back! It will take place at Beach View Park in Clifton from January 14 to 16. Having a broad choice of cuisines and live activities. What began with a few stalls in Frere Hall in 2014 has grown into one of the city’s … Read more

Shehzad Roy pays tribute to frontline workers of Coronavirus in his new song: Maula Vey

Shehzad Roy, a singer, and activist is known for using his musical talents to bring social and political issues to the public’s attention. This time he has produced a new tune that departs from his customary blunt satire. Maula Vey puts you on an emotional rollercoaster, exploring a love story set in Covid-19. With themes … Read more

PITB to set up dedicated helpline for Punjab Mines and Minerals Department

Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) will set up a complaint management system (CMS) and dedicated helpline for Punjab Mines and Minerals Department (MMD), a statement said on Saturday. PITB and MMD signed a memorandum of agreement to implement the ‘Strengthening of Directorate General Mines and Minerals, Punjab and IT Integration of Administrative Department’ … Read more

Anti-graft agency probes China insurance tycoon

China

SHANGHAI: The chairman of China’s biggest insurer is under investigation by the Communist Party’s anti-corruption commission, the agency said on Saturday, as the government pushes a campaign against graft and a clean-up of the country’s chaotic financial industry. Wang Bin is being investigated for suspected “serious violations of discipline and law”, the Central Commission for Discipline … Read more

Murree received 17 inches of snow in last 24 hours: Met office

Visitors urged to follow traffic rules to avoid traffic congestion, road mishaps in Murree

More widespread rain with snowfall over the hills is expected in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), Islamabad, Upper and central Punjab, Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir during the next 12 hours. Read more: Murree declared ‘disaster area’ after at least 16 die trapped in vehicles amid snowfall Heavy rain with hailstorms is also expected at isolated places during the … Read more

Pakistan condemns killing of three youth in occupied Kashmir

FO Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar

Pakistan has condemned the persistent killing spree by Indian forces in the Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), resulting in the martyrdom of three more Kashmiris in the Badgam district on January 7. In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said the Indian spate of state terrorism in the illegally occupied Jammu … Read more

Over 20mn families to be facilitated through ‘Rashan Karyana’ programme: Sania

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection Dr Sania Nishtar has said that more than 20 million families would be facilitated through the Ehsaas Rashan Karyana Store programme. Inaugurating first Ehsaas Rashan Karyana Store at old Shujaabad road in Multan, she said Prime Minister Imran Khan was paying special focus … Read more

Date to exchange old banknotes extended

Rupee

KARACHI: The federal government has extended the last date to exchange old banknotes of Rs10, 50, 100 and 1,000 till December 31, 2022, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said. The government had decided to extend the date on the recommendations of the SBP to facilitate the public. Previously, the last date to exchange old … Read more

Murree declared ‘disaster area’ after at least 21 die trapped in vehicles amid snowfall

Murree

ISLAMABAD: At least 21 people died in an enormous traffic jam caused by tens of thousands of visitors thronging a Pakistani hill town to see unusually heavy snowfall, authorities said Saturday. The people died after heavy snow trapped them in their vehicles as tens of thousands of visitors thronged the hill town. Minister for Interior Sheikh … Read more

NDMA dispatches relief supplies to rain-hit areas in Balochistan on PM’s directives

Balochistan Rain

On the direction of Prime Minister Imran Khan, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) dispatched relief supplies to the areas affected by recent rains in Balochistan. Read more: PM Imran Khan concerned over ‘slow pace’ of development projects in Balochistan According to NDMA, relief supplies, including drainage pumps, tents, blankets and ration bags, had been sent … Read more

Prime Minister Imran Khan says Pakistan’s economy witnessing ‘strong growth’

PM Imran blames

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday said that the country’s economy was witnessing “strong growth” and creating jobs and remained hopeful that businesses and employers would share the gains with their workforces. Read more: PM Imran Khan confident of increase in economic growth by end of fiscal year Sharing a report on Twitter, the prime … Read more

BOL NEWS BUSINESS DIGEST: January 8, 2022

BOL NEWS BUSINESS

FIA summons Binance representative in multibillion crypto scam KARACHI: Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued a notice to summon representatives of a global cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, in a multibillion rupees scam, official sources said on Friday. –SHAHNAWAZ AKHTER Read more British Airways to stop Lahore operations by February end KARACHI: The British Airways will … Read more

Today Gold Price in Saudi Arabia on, 8th January 2022

Gold Price in Saudi Arabia

SAR: The Gold price in Saudi Arabia (last updated: Jan 8, 2022) decrease of SAR 51.79 per tola. The rate of 24 karat/gramme increased to SAR 216.30 from previous day’s SAR 217.97. Similarly, the rate of 22 karat gold went up to SAR 198.28 from previous day’s SAR 199.80. Today Gold Price in Saudi Arabia … Read more

SAR TO PKR and other currency rates in Pakistan on, 8th Jan 2022

SAR TO PKR

KARACHI: The buying rate of 1 SAR TO PKR was Rs46.6 and selling rate of 1 Riyal to PKR was Rs47.00 in the open market on January 8, 2022. Meanwhile, the following are the rates of the US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound, UAE Dirham, and other foreign currencies in the open market today. The … Read more

BTC TO PKR: Today’s 1 Bitcoin Price in Pakistan on, 8th Jan 2022

KARACHI: The rate of 1 Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani rupee (PKR) is Rs7,372,955.54 on January 8, 2022 in the open exchange market. The rate of BTC when compared with the previous day’s BTC rate which is Rs7,372,955.54 on Jan 7, 2021. Bitcoin Price in Pakistan 1 BTC =  7,372,955.54 PKR Date Day of the week 1 … Read more

AED TO PKR and other currency rates in Pakistan on, 8th Jan 2022

AED TO PKR

KARACHI: The buying rate of 1 UAE Dirham to PKR was Rs49.5 and selling rate of 1 Dirham to PKR was Rs50.0 in the open market on January 8, 2022. Meanwhile, the following are the rates of the US Dollar, Saudi Riyal, UK Pound, UAE Dirham, and other foreign currencies in the open market today. … Read more

British Pound to PKR: Today’s GBP TO PKR exchange rates on, 8th Jan 2022

GBP TO PKR

KARACHI: The average customer rates of buying and selling of Great Britain Pound (GBP) against Pakistani rupee (PKR) are Rs238.75 and Rs241.08 at 4:16 pm PST on January 8, 2022. The exchange rate is based on the average buying and selling of foreign currency by various exchange companies in the open market. GBP TO PKR Open Market … Read more

Latest Gold Rate in Pakistan today 2022 on, 8th January 2022

Gold Rate in Pakistan

KARACHI: According to the Sarafa market, today’s gold rates in Pakistan on January 8, 2022, stands at 120,600 per tola. Karachi Is the main hub for Gold Rate, Every City Follows Karachi Sarafa Bazar Association For Gold Rate, Today Gold Rate for different Cities Including Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, Peshawar, And Multan, Etc. Also check: Gold rate in … Read more

UAE Gold: Latest Gold Rate in UAE on, 8th Jan 2022

Gold Rate in UAE

Dubai: Today Gold Rate in UAE updated on (Jan 8,2022) today 24 Carat is AED 217.75. while 22k Carat gold price is AED 204.50. Today Gold Rate in UAE (Dubai) Check the list of Gold Rates in Dubai (Uae Dirham) – (Updated 8, Jan 2021). These rates are given in 1 tola, 1 gram, and 10 … Read more