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Pakistan poised to exceed India in basmati rice exports

basmati rice exports

India is expected to witness a decrease in its exports of basmati rice in 2024 as Pakistan gears up to seize the global market with its competitive pricing amidst an increase in production. Both countries, long-standing rivals, are renowned exporters of rice celebrated for their distinctive fragrance and elongated grains, catering to markets including the … Read more

Ali Amin Gandapur elected as KP Chief Minister

Chief Minister

ISLAMABAD:Ali Amin Gandapur has been elected as Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) here Friday.

The newly elected speaker, namely Babar Saleem Swati, who took the oath yesterday, presided over the KP Assembly session.

In the 106th House, Ali Amin Gandapur bagged 90 votes, while PML-N candidate Dr. Ibadullah Khan managed to secure 16 votes.

Ali Amin Gandapur, who won the elections from Dera Ismail Khan as an independent, had the support of the Sunni Ittehad Council, while his opponent was Ibadullah Khan of the Muslim League-N, who also got the support of the Pakistan People’s Party(PPP)  and PTI parliamentarians.

Speaker KP Assembly while announcing the results said that Ali Amin Gandapur got 90 votes while PML-N candidate Ibadullah got 16 votes, thus Ali Amin Gandapur got 90 votes and was elected as the Chief Minister.

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Earthquake jolted Harnai, adjoining areas

Earthquake

ISLAMABAD: An earthquake measuring 2.6 on the Richter scale jolted Harnai and its adjoining areas in Balochistan province on early Friday.

According to the National Seismic Monitoring Center,  the epicenter of the earthquake was 36km away from the Harnai area at a depth of 24 kilometers.

In the aftermath of the earthquake, people came out of their homes in panic and started reciting verses from the Holy Quran.

Meanwhile, no loss of life or property was reported from any part due to the earthquake.

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Barrister Gohar Ali Khan once again becomes PTI chairman

Barrister Gohar Ali Khan once again secured his position as the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) unopposed on Thursday,

ISLAMABAD: Barrister Gohar Ali Khan once again secured his position as the Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) unopposed on Thursday, marking his second term in the party’s leadership after his rival panel withdrew from the race. In a statement issued late Thursday, PTI announced, “At the conclusion of the withdrawal phase of candidates/panels, there is … Read more

SAR TO PKR and other currency rates in Pakistan – 01 March 2024

Today Saudi Riyal

SAR TO PKR buying exchange rate is PKR 74.4 per Pakistan Open Market, and SAR TO PKR selling exchange rate for 1 Riyal is PKR 75.2. Updated on, 01 March, 2024. Saudi Riyal to PKR Exchange rates fluctuate all the time, depending on worldwide supply and demand. Understanding the rate exchange for your currency this page … Read more

AED TO PKR and other currency rates in Pakistan – 01 March 2024

AED TO PKR and other currency rates in Pakistan – 14 August 2024

AED TO PKR buying exchange rate is PKR 76.15 per Pakistan Open Market, and AED-to-PKR selling exchange rate for 1 Dirham is PKR  76.85. Updated on 01 March 2024. UAE Dirham to PKR Exchange rates fluctuate all the time, depending on worldwide supply and demand. Understanding the rate exchange for your currency this page might … Read more

WhatsApp Introduces new feature to search old messages

WhatsApp Introduces new feature to search old messages

At times, retrieving a crucial message sent weeks ago can be a challenge, especially if scrolling through numerous messages is time-consuming. However, WhatsApp is reportedly testing a feature that would allow users to search for messages by date, as per a recent report. The latest update is currently being rolled out to both Android and … Read more

Quordle Answer Today: Friday 1st March 2024

Quordle Answer Today

Today’s Quordle Solution, Quordle Answer for March 1st: Quordle is the newest game akin to Wordle, involving the task of deducing four distinct 5-letter words within nine tries. In a brief period, Quordle has gained immense popularity, engaging millions of players in its daily word-guessing challenge. It has seamlessly integrated into daily routines. The Quordle … Read more

Nerdle Answer Today: Friday 1st March 2024

Nerdle Answer Today

Today’s Nerdle challenge offers a distinct shift from Wordle, focusing on assessing your math proficiency. These equations can prove to be quite intricate, even for experienced mathematical experts. If you’re not aiming for an immediate solution, you can swiftly navigate past the answers to find a compilation of past Nerdle solutions. This should ideally offer … Read more

Wordle Answer Today: Check #986 Hints and Clues For 1st March 2024

Wordle Answer Today

Whether you’re starting your day with Wordle or using it to unwind after a busy one, we’ve got you covered with the Wordle solution for today, 1st March. If you’re new to Wordle, the objective is to figure out a five-letter word of the day within six attempts. The fewer guesses you use, the better … Read more

Who is Edgar Winter? All You Need To Know About Her!

Edgar Winter

Edgar Winter was born on December 28, 1946, in Beaumont, Texas. He started playing various instruments at a young age. His music resonates with audiences of all ages. Edgar Winter is a multifaceted musician who has left an indelible mark on the music industry with his distinctive talent and innovative contributions. From his early beginnings … Read more

Gilani, Nuzhat Sadiq, Ghafoor Haidari resign from Senate seats

Gilani

ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, Nuzhat Sadiq, and Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidari have resigned from the Senate seats.

PPP senior leader Yusuf Raza Gilani submitted his resignation from the Senate seat to Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani.

Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani accepted the resignation of Yusuf Raza Gilani, the notification of which has also been issued. The PPP leader has taken oath as a Member of the National Assembly.

It should be noted that earlier the news of Yusuf Raza Gilani being made the Chairman of the Senate came out and there were three years left for his tenure in the Senate.

On the other hand, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Nuzhat Sadiq and Jamiat Ulema Islam (JUI) Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidari resigned from the Senate seats.

Senator Nuzhat Sadiq submitted his resignation to Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani which was accepted by him. Senator Nuzhat Sadiq will take oath as a member of the National Assembly.

Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidari of Jamiat Ulema Islam has also resigned from the Senate seat.

Senator Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidari also submitted his resignation to Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani which he accepted and issued the notification.

Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haidari will also take oath as a member of the National Assembly today.

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Petrol price in Pakistan once again increased by Rs4.13/liter to Rs279.75

Petrol price in Pakistan once again increased by Rs4.13/liter to Rs279.75

ISLAMABAD: Outgoing caretaker government has once again dropped another petrol bomb by raising the price by Rs4.13 per liter to Rs279.75 after having massively increased the tariffs of electricity and gas, aggravating the financial burden on an already struggling populace grappling with inflation. According to a notification issued by the Finance Division, the new price … Read more

Fawad Khan Teases Fans with Poster of Upcoming Project “Beat”

Fawad Afzal Khan is a Pakistani actor, producer, screenwriter and singer. Fawad Khan shared a poster on Instagram, titled “Beat”. The poster features an impressive cast including Daniyal Naeem, Irfan Junejo, Shahveer Jaffrey, and Junaid Akram. Fawad Khan, a beloved figure in Pakistan, has surprised his fans with a mysterious social media update hinting at … Read more