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ECP reserves verdict on Islamabad MNAs’ tribunal transfer petition

ECP reserves verdict on Islamabad MNAs’ tribunal transfer petition

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday reserved its verdict on the tribunal transfer case filed by three Islamabad MNAs of ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N). A four-member commission, led by Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, held a hearing on the request to change the Islamabad Election Tribunal. PTI’s losing candidate advocate … Read more

Who is Porschla Kidd? All About Jason Kidd’s Wife

Porschla Kidd

Jason Kidd, head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, and 10-time NBA All-Star. Porschla, a former model, co-hosted The Morning Blend. Jasonis married to Porschla Kidd in 2011. Jason Kidd, head coach of the Dallas Mavericks and a 10-time NBA All-Star, balances his demanding career with a fulfilling family life alongside his wife, Porschla Kidd (née … Read more

Modi government faces allegations major stock market scam

Modi government faces allegations major stock market scam

He accuses the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders of making misleading predictions about stock prices surging after June 4. The BJP denies the allegations and has requested a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to investigate the alleged scam. Piyush Goyal, the departing trade minister, refutes the allegations and accuses Gandhi of misleading investors. Rahul Gandhi, an … Read more

BTC TO USD: Today’s Bitcoin price in Dollar on 07 June, 2024

BTC TO USD – Today’s Bitcoin price in Dollar on October 06, 2025

As of June 07, the Bitcoin to USD exchange rate stood at $71,148.88. 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: 71,148.88 Dollar The price … Read more

BTC TO PKR: Today’s Bitcoin price in Pakistan on 06 June, 2024

The rate of Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) will Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs 19795215.44 on 07 June 2024. Bitcoin to PKR (Bitcoin Price in Pakistan) 1 BTC =  19795215.44 Pakistani rupees. Disclaimer: All data and information are provided for informational purposes only. The data has not been provided for trading purposes or financial, … Read more

Summer vacations announced for schools in Islamabad  

Summer Vacations Extended for Schools in Punjab

ISLAMABAD:  The Federal Ministry of Education has announced summer vacations in federal government educational institutions.

Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) has issued a summer vacation notification under which federal educational institutions will remain closed from June 10 to July 31.

The notification states that the educational institutions will reopen on August 1 after the summer vacation.

“The competent authority i.e, the Secretary Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training is pleased to announce that summer vacations for all the educational institutions working under the ambit of Federal Directorate of Education shall commence from 10-06-2024 till 31-07-2024 and schools/colleges will reopen on 01-08-2024,” the notification stated.

Earlier, Sindh Education Department also announced summer holidays in all private and public sector schools, colleges.

According to the notification issued here, summer holidays in all public and private institutions in Sindh will be observed from June 1 to July 31.

The Punjab government announced early summer holidays for all public and private schools due to the prevailing heatwave.

According to a notification, all government and private schools in Punjab will be closed from May 25 till August 15.

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Gold price in Pakistan on June 7 stays unchanged at Rs243,000/tola

Gold price in Pakistan on June 7 stays unchanged at Rs243,000/tola

KARACHI: Gold price in Pakistan remained unchanged at Rs243,000 per tola in the local market on Friday (June 7). According to rates shared by the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in the local market, the 10-gram gold was available at Rs208,333. The international rate of gold remained unchanged on Friday. As per … Read more

JCP approves appointment of 3 judges to SC

JCP

ISLAMABAD: Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) approved appointment of three high court judges to Supreme Court (SC).

In the meeting of the Judicial Commission chaired by the Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, the appointment of three High Court judges to the Supreme Court has been recommended.

CJP Qazi Faez Isa, law minister, Auditor General for Pakistan (AGP), Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) representative, and Justice Aminuddin Khan attended the meeting.

A JCP meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa on the issue of appointment of three judges to vacant seats in the Supreme Court.

In the meeting, Chief Justice Lahore High Court Malik Shehzad Ahmed was recommended to be appointed to the Supreme Court while the name of Chief Justice Sindh High Court Aqeel Ahmad Abbasi was also recommended.

The judicial commission also recommended to bring Lahore High Court judge Justice Shahid Bilal to the Supreme Court.

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Karachi weather: Windy with scattered clouds hot temperatures

Karachi weather today

The Met Office predicts windy weather in the city due to a westerly wave. Expect partly cloudy skies with hot and humid conditions over the next 24 hours. Temperatures range from 29 °C minimum to 33–35 °C maximum. The Pakistan Meteorological Department warns of severe heat in most upper Sindh districts and forecasts gusty winds … Read more

Pakistan introduces laptop scheme for Students

PM Laptop Scheme 2025 Merit List; Download PDF here

In a significant move to enhance education and technological access, the federal government of Pakistan has announced the “Laptop for All” initiative, set to launch next year. This groundbreaking scheme aims to provide laptops to students nationwide through interest-free loans. Rana Mashhood, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Program (PMYP), announced during a press conference, … Read more

Apple iPhone 15 price and PTA Tax in Pakistan – June 2024

iPhone 15 Latest Price & PTA Tax in Pakistan for July 2024

Apple launched the iPhone 15 series last month, and it has rapidly gained popularity among iPhone fans due to its advanced features. The new phones boast more ‘Pro’ features than previous models, including seamless multitasking, a powerful 48MP camera, a sleek satin-finished design, and a standard charging port. In Pakistan, iPhone devices are extremely expensive, … Read more

CTD kills most wanted TTP terrorist in Bannu

CTD 

PESHAWAR: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has killed the most wanted terrorist while conducting an operation. According to CTD, this operation was conducted in Bannu, the killed terrorist was identified as Umar, from which arms and hand grenades were also recovered. The slain terrorist was wanted in blasts, target killing and attacks on … Read more

NADRA FRC Fee update in Pakistan – June 2024

NADRA FRC Fee in Pakistan

NADRA has updated the fee for Family Registration Certificates (FRC) in Pakistan to PKR 1000/- for June 2024. FRC Fees in Pakistan Amount: PKR 1000/- Payment Mode: Cash only (collected at NADRA counters) Delivery Time: The FRC form will be provided on the spot. What is a Family Registration Certificate (FRC)? The FRC is an important document that … Read more

Punjab Kisan Card Online Registration 2024: Check all details

Punjab Kisan Card Online

Punjab Kisan Card Online Registration – In a bold effort to enhance Punjab’s agricultural sector, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has introduced the Kisan Card initiative. This program aims to transform farming by offering farmers easy access to loans up to Rs150,000 per crop cycle, allowing them to purchase essential inputs such as fertilizers and … Read more

Karachi youth to get free Google-Certified IT courses

Google-Certified IT courses

Governor Sindh Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori has taken a groundbreaking step to empower Karachi’s youth with free IT education. Currently, 50,000 young individuals in Karachi benefit from this initiative. Soon, similar programs will launch in Hyderabad, where over 26,000 eager learners have already signed up. At a recent event titled “School in a New Light,” … Read more

iPhone 12 latest price, PTA Tax – June 2024

iPhone 12 PTA Tax

Old Apple phones like the iPhone 12 remain available in the Pakistani market as the tech giant continues to provide software updates for these devices, ensuring they stay secure and compatible with the latest apps. The iPhone 12, launched four years ago, still outperforms many of the latest Android devices. Powered by the A14 Bionic … Read more

Latest petrol prices in Pakistan from June 16 as huge drop expected

Petrol, diesel prices to remain same for next fortnight

ISLAMABAD – Petrol prices in Pakistan are likely to witness a big drop from June 16 as international oil rates continue to decrease amid Middle East crisis. The federal government will adjust petrol prices on June 15, with the new rates becoming effective from June 16. The anticipation of reduction in petroleum prices has increased … Read more

LHC extends market hours in Lahore ahead of Eidul Adha 2024

Lahore market timing

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has extended market timings in Lahore to facilitate traders and customers ahead of Eidul Adha 2024. Markets are now allowed to stay open until midnight on weekdays and until 1 am on weekends. This extension comes as preparations for the Eid festival intensify. The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduled to … Read more

President confers Nishan i Pakistan award to Prince Rahim Aga

President

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday conferred the Nishan-i-Pakistan award on Prince Rahim Aga Khan, in recognition of his meritorious services for the development, prosperity, and betterment of Pakistan and its people.

The top civilian award was conferred on Prince Rahim Aga Khan at a special investiture ceremony held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr and attended by Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, federal ministers, KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, parliamentarians, diplomats, and senior government officers.

According to the citation read out on the occasion, Prince Rahim Aga Khan, through his many leadership roles for more than a quarter century within the Aga Khan Development Network, dedicated his untiring efforts to improve the living standard of the people in resource-constrained regions of Asia and Africa. Upholding a multigenerational legacy, Prince Rahim has contributed immensely to the economic, health, education, and cultural well-being of poor and marginalized communities.

It was told that under his leadership, the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development has advanced path-breaking initiatives in Pakistan in commercial banking, microfinance, insurance, sustainable tourism and renewable energy sectors.

The Fund has enabled access to financial services for nearly 50 million people in Pakistan. As the Founding Chairman of Aga Khan Development Network’s Climate and Environment Committee, Prince Rahim Aga Khan has spearheaded the establishment of environmental stewardship policies and best practices to address climate change issues, besides generously supporting the people of Pakistan in the wake of devastating floods of 2022.

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Pakistan, China sign 23 MoU to deepen bilateral cooperation

Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Friday signed 23 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to deepen bilateral cooperation in multiple areas including transport infrastructure, industry, energy, agriculture, media, health, water, socioeconomic development, and other areas of mutual interest.

The MoUs were signed after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his Chinese counterpart Li Qiang held delegation-level talks in Beijing wherein they reaffirmed that the Pakistan-China Strategic Cooperative Partnership was characterized by mutual trust, shared principles, and strategic governance, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch told the media at her weekly press briefing.

Both sides also expressed unwavering support for each other’s core issues and reiterated their commitment to the high-quality development of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the timely completion of ongoing projects.

Both sides also resolved to protect the CPEC from detractors and adversaries with Prime Minister Shehbaz PM reaffirming commitment to ensure the safety and security of Chinese personnel and projects in Pakistan.

The two countries agreed to maintain high-level exchanges, including strengthening of institutional linkages in all tiers and spheres, besides continuing to holding consultations on matters of bilateral and global significance, particularly during Pakistan’s two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the term 2025-2026.

The spokesperson said that since his arrival in China, the prime minister has met with Chinese investors and businesspersons to explore investment opportunities in Pakistan. In the meeting and events including a Business Forum in Shenzhen, he encouraged the Chinese companies to invest and develop joint ventures.

Several MoUs have also been signed with Chinese companies in economy, green energy, textiles, and manufacturing.

Before he departed for a five-day visit to China, the prime minister had told the Chinese media in an interview that he would engage with Chinese business leaders to secure investments and yield dividends mutually beneficial for companies on both sides.

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USD TO PKR – Today’s Dollar Price in Pakistan – 07 June 2024

USD TO PKR – Today’s Dollar Price in Pakistan – 22 July 2024

USD to PKR (Dollar Price in Pakistan Rupee): – The US Dollar to Pakistani Rupee interbank exchange rate is PKR 277.5 as per Pakistan Interbank. This is the inter-bank closing currency exchange rate for the US Dollar to the Pakistani Rupee which is provided by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). USD to PKR Exchange Rate … Read more

Quordle Answer Today: Friday 7th June 2024

Quordle Answer Today

Today’s Quordle Solution, Quordle Answer for June 7th: 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