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Day: March 28, 2024

Five May 9 accused granted bail by SC rearrested shortly after release

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Five May 9 accused granted bail by SC rearrested shortly after release

ISLAMABAD: Five individuals involved in the unrest of May 9, who were recently released on bail by the Supreme Court, have been rearrested under the Punjab Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance, 1960 (16 MPO). The Rawalpindi deputy commissioner issued the 16 MPO shortly after their release, leading to their immediate arrest upon leaving Adiala Jail … Read more

PSX closes at historic high level of over 67,000 points

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PSX closed at historic high level of over 67,000 points

ISLAMABAD: The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) continued with bullish trend on Thursday, gaining 594.34 points, a positive change of 0.89 percent, closing at historic level of 67,142.12 points against 66,547.79 points the previous trading day. A total of 421,118,268 shares valuing Rs.16.159 billion were traded during the day as compared to 354,597,630 … Read more

Commission to probe allegation of interference in judiciary affairs, says Tarar

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Commission to probe allegation of interference in judiciary affairs: Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Following a high-level meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, it has been decided to establish a commission to investigate allegations raised by judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) regarding interference by the country’s intelligence agencies in judicial affairs. The discussion between the Prime Minister … Read more

Who was Laura Branigan? A Brief Look At Her Life!

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Laura Branigan

Laura Branigan was born in Brewster, New York, on July 3, 1952. Laura is known for her dynamic vocals and captivating stage presence. She studied at Byram Hills High School and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Laura Branigan, born in Brewster, New York, on July 3, 1952, made a significant impact on the music … Read more

Interior Minister, CM discuss security situation in KP   

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Interior Minister

PESHAWAR: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Chief Minister Khyber Pukhtunkhwa Ali Amin Gandapur held discussions on matters related to peace and security in the province.

The Interior Minister visited the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar to discuss law and order and other security issues with Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur.

They both agreed on improving coordination between federal and provincial authorities to enforce laws aimed at enhancing peace and security in the province.

They condemned the recent attacks on Chinese nationals and expressed sympathy with the Chinese government and families of the deceased.

It was decided in the meeting to bring the perpetrators of the incident to justice and eradicate terrorism.

Ali Amin Gandapur emphasized that peace and security are top priorities for the provincial government and ensuring the protection of life and property of the people is the foremost objective.

He mentioned that efforts would be made to strengthen the police and other law enforcement agencies in the province.

The Chief Minister also stated that concrete steps would be taken under a coherent strategy to achieve this objective.

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Hyundai Elantra Latest Price in Pakistan & Features – April 2024

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Hyundai Elantra Latest Price in Pakistan & Features – September 2024

Hyundai Elantra, a renowned sedan manufactured by the South Korean automotive giant Hyundai, has made its debut in the Pakistani market through Hyundai Nishat Motor (Private) Limited. The current offering includes the GLS variant, representing the 6th generation of the Elantra series. Historical Background The Elantra series has evolved significantly since its inception in 1990, … Read more

Changan Alsvin Latest Price in Pakistan & Features – April 2024

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Changan Alsvin Latest Price in Pakistan & Features - April 2024

Master Motors Limited, in collaboration with Changan, has introduced the Changan Alsvin 2024 in Pakistan, marking Changan‘s debut in the country’s passenger vehicle segment. With three variants available: 1.37L comfort, 1.5L comfort, and 1.5L Lumiere, the Alsvin offers an attractive warranty of 3 years/100,000 kilometers, promising competitive features and pricing to challenge existing models in … Read more

Adiala Jail authorities allow PTI leaders to meet former PM 

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Adiala Jail

RAWALPINDI: Adiala Jail authorities allowed Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf(PTI) leaders to meet former prime minister in jail.

Adiala Jail authorities have allowed 11 leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf to meet Imran Khan, including Barrister Gohar Khan, Shoaib Shaheen, Sher Afzal Marwat, Faisal Javed, Zartaj Gul, Umair Niazi and others.

On the other hand, PTI leader Barrister Gohar Khan while talking to the media outside Adiala Jail said that all vehicles are allowed to go but our vehicles have been stopped. The PTI leaders have to walk one kilometer to meet Imran Khan.

Barrister Gohar Khan said that we informed the jail superintendent regarding the closure of the roads and also requested that we be allowed to take the documents with us.

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ChatGPT 4 achieves second place among AI Chatbots for the first time

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ChatGPT 4 achieves second place among AI Chatbots for the first time

Anthropic’s Claude 3 Opus takes first place in Chatbot Arena. Chatbot Arena by LMSys features various large language models. The Elo system is used to gauge AI model skill levels in Chatbot Arena. Anthropic’s advanced AI model, Claude 3 Opus, has taken the top spot in the Chatbot Arena leaderboard, displacing OpenAI’s GPT-4 for the … Read more

President calls for further boosting bilateral cooperation with UK

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President

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari said that Pakistan and the United Kingdom (UK) enjoy cordial relations, rooted in history and shared legacy, which have been reinforced by high-level interactions and people-to-people contacts over the years.

He stressed the need to further strengthen trade and economic ties for the mutual benefit of the two friendly countries.

The president expressed these views while talking to the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, Jane Marriott, who called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr.

Both sides exchanged views on matters of bilateral importance. During the meeting, the president expressed his warm sentiments for His Majesty King Charles III and the Princess of Wales, Catherine Middleton and wished them good health.

He also mentioned that the people of Pakistan held His Majesty the King in high esteem. Talking about the economic situation of the country, the president stated that the stabilization of the economy was the priority with a key focus on employment generation and poverty alleviation.

The president highlighted that climate change posed a serious challenge to Pakistan as it was among the most vulnerable countries to climate change.

He informed the High Commissioner that Sindh had mangrove forests, covering an area of 600,000 hectares, which supported the coastal ecosystem, besides contributing to environmental sustainability.

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SC grants conditional permission to military courts verdicts

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SC grants

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) granted military courts conditional permission to announce reserved verdicts against civilians facing trial in May 9 incidents.

The bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan and including Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi, Justice Shahid Waheed, Justice Mussarat Hilali, and Justice Irfan Saadat Khan, heard intra-court appeals against the decision of its five-member bench nullifying an earlier apex court decision declaring military trials of civilians unconstitutional.

The Attorney General told the court that a total of 105 accused are in the custody of the army, among them there are 20 people who can be released before Eid. For the release of these 20 persons, there are 3 stages that will have to be followed.

The Attorney General further said that the first step for the release of the accused would be the pronouncement of a reserved decision, the second step would be its confirmation and the third step would be to grant concessions to those with lesser sentences by the Army Chief.

Meanwhile, the Attorney General requested the military courts to allow the reserved judgments, to which the court said that even if the permission is granted, it will be subject to the final decision of the appeals.

The court asked the attorney general to give the names of those who are to be released, the attorney general said that he cannot give the names until the decisions are received from the military courts, those whose sentence is one year will be given concession.

The court said that the Attorney General had assured that statutory concessions would be granted to those with lesser sentences, allowing the verdict to be delivered subject to the final decision on appeals.

Later, the Supreme Court gave conditional permission to military courts to pronounce reserved judgments and said that judgments should be pronounced only in those cases in which the nominees can be released before Eid.

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BTC TO USD: Today’s Bitcoin price in Dollar on March 28, 2024

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BTC TO USD

As of March 28, the Bitcoin to USD exchange rate stands at $70613.70. Bitcoin’s value in dollars reflects the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrency market. Investors and enthusiasts closely monitor these fluctuations to make informed decisions regarding buying, selling, or holding Bitcoin. Bitcoin price in Dollar Today Bitcoin to USD Rate: 70613.70 US Dollar Market … Read more

26% increase on tobacco tax can reduce PKR 300bn in health cost

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tobacco tax

ISLAMABAD, March 28, 2024: The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) has urged the government to reduce the health cost burden by increasing taxes on cigarettes. Tobacco use, particularly smoking, is linked to a plethora of health issues, including lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, respiratory diseases, and various other cancers. … Read more

BTC TO PKR: Today’s Bitcoin price in Pakistan on March 28, 2024

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Karachi: The rate of Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) will Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs 19556225.30 on March 28, 2024. Bitcoin to PKR (Bitcoin Price in Pakistan) 1 BTC = 19556225.30 Pakistani rupees. Disclaimer: All data and information are provided for informational purposes only. The data has not been provided for trading purposes or … Read more

Chinese University appoints Pakistani scientist as a visiting professor

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Chinese University

KARACHI: The Hunan University of Chinese Medicines, China, has appointed Prof Dr Raza Shah, the Senior Professor at the International Center for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), University of Karachi, as its visiting professor.

According to the ICCBS, University of Karachi spokesman, the world-famous Chinese University made this appointment in recognition of Prof. Raza Shah’s academic stature and outstanding contribution to the development of traditional medicines.

Prof Dr Farzana Shaheen, the Director of the ICCBS, University of Karachi, congratulated Prof Raza Shah for his achievement.

Prof Shah was also recently appointed as a member of the Expert Advisory Committee, WHO International Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Registry.

It is also worth mentioning that Prof. Raza Shah has recently received the Iranian Khwarizmi International Award from the Ministry of Science, Research Technology of Iran and became the Khwarizmi International Laureate.

It is pertinent to mention here that Prof Shah, working in the area of Nanomedicine and Supramolecular Chemistry, has authored six books (Elsevier) and also edited four books (Elsevier), along with 09 chapters in books and more than 460 research articles in international journals with impact factor more than 1700 with H-index 50. He has three US patents to his credit. He has supervised and co-supervised 35 Ph.Ds. and 44 M.S/M.Phil scholars.

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Utility stores extend working hours and provide Iftar allowances for Ramadan

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Utility Stores employees announce nationwide protest over layoffs

Utility Stores Corporation extends operating hours until 10 p.m. during Ramadan. Shoppers now have extended access to essential goods and services after Iftar. Utility Stores offers a daily Iftar allowance of 500 rupees to its employees. In response to the Prime Minister’s Ramadan package aimed at enhancing citizen convenience, the Utility Stores Corporation has announced … Read more

Nadra smart ID card renewal fee – March 2024 update

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NADRA Updates Renewal Process for Lost ID Cards; Check new process here

Pakistan is introducing an innovative Smart National Identity Card (NIC) for its citizens, featuring a fusion of cutting-edge technology and meticulously defined regulations to ensure its credibility and legitimacy. This new NIC boasts a unique 13-digit identification number that holds nationwide recognition and has become an essential prerequisite for various official documents, including licenses, National … Read more

FDE changes spring break schedule for Islamabad schools and colleges

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Islamabad schools spring holiday

The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) faces backlash over its erratic spring vacation schedule for Islamabad’s schools. Initially slated for April 1 to 7, the FDE declared spring break from April 8 to 12, with the new academic session beginning on April 15. Critics, including teachers, question the rationale behind the sudden change, especially as … Read more

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Reaches Record High

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Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Reaches Record High

Pakistan Stock Exchange’s KSE-100 index hits a record high, surpassing the 67,100 level on Thursday. Index spikes to 67,200, marking a gain of 653 points, or 0.98%, by 10:30 a.m.. Positive investor sentiments are fueled by the government’s privatization initiatives. The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s KSE-100 index has continued its bullish trend, reaching an all-time high … Read more

PTI’s Babar Awan name removed from ECL

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Babar Awan

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has approved the inclusion of 24 names in the Exit Control List (ECL).

The Federal Cabinet approved through summary circulation of the Ministry of Interior Affairs and 24 names were approved to be placed in the ECL.

The Federal Cabinet has given its approval in light of the recommendations of the Sub-Committee on ECL.

Pakistan Tehreek Insaf (PTI)  leader Babar Awan’s name has been approved to be removed from ECL, Babar Awan’s name was included in ECL in December 2023 due to Al Qadir Trust case.

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Nadra Reduces Delivery Time for Urgent CNIC Applications: Details Inside

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Nadra Reduces Delivery Time for Urgent CNIC Applications: Details Inside

Nadra has reduced the delivery time for urgent CNIC applications from 23 days to 15 days. This change allows citizens to receive ID cards within 15 days, compared to the previous 23 days. Nadra maintains that existing fees for the urgent category will remain applicable. Nadra, based in Islamabad, has recently improved its service for … Read more

Pakistani Passport Latest Fee in Euros in Greece, March 2024

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Passport Delivery Duration for Pakistanis at Home & Abroad

Pakistanis in Greece can renew passports at the embassy if requirements are met. A regular 36-page, 5-year validity passport costs 55 euros; a 10-year validity passport costs 85 euros. New MRPs with 5 and 10-year validity have advanced security features. In Athens, Pakistanis residing in Greece can renew their passports at the embassy, provided they … Read more

Karachi Traffic Police Announces Route Plan for Youm-e-Ali Procession

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Youm-e-Ali Route Plan

Karachi Traffic Police has released the route plan for the main procession of Youm-e-Ali (RA), which is set to occur on the 21st of Ramadan. The procession, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali (RA), will begin at Nishtar Park and conclude at the Hussaniyan Iranian Imambargah in Kharadar. According to a spokesperson, the central majlis … Read more

Misinformation, fake news problems of entire world: Tarar

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Misinformation

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said that misinformation, disinformation, and fake news were problems of the entire world which had to be controlled.

During a meeting with the Political Counselor of the British High Commission Miss Zoe Ware, the minister said the biggest challenge on social media was fake news and the government was dealing with this problem.

In the meeting, relations between the two countries, and the promotion of cooperation in the fields of media were discussed in detail. Cooperation in the fields of film and drama was also discussed.

Attaullah Tarar said that journalists should adopt the process of verification on social media and the whole world should develop a code of conduct related to social media.

Miss Zoe Ware congratulated the Pakistan Muslim League- Nawaz(PML-N) on forming the government and Attaullah Tarar on assuming charge as Minister of Information and Broadcasting.

The UK diplomat assured her full cooperation for the promotion of bilateral relations between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.

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‘26.6% increase in FED on cigarettes can recover 19.8% healthcare cost of diseases caused by smoking’

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The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) has urged the government to reduce the health cost burden by increasing taxes on cigarettes. Tobacco use, particularly smoking, is linked to a plethora of health issues, including lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, respiratory diseases, and various other cancers. Smoking-related illnesses and deaths … Read more

GBP TO PKR and other currency rates in Pakistan – 28 March 2024

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GBP TO PKR

GBP to PKR buying exchange rate is PKR  353.75 as per Pakistan Open Market and GBP/PKR selling exchange rate for 1 British Pound to PKR is 357.25. Updated on March 28,  2024. British Pound to PKR Exchange rates fluctuates all the time, depending on worldwide supply and demand. Understanding the rate exchange for your currency … Read more

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