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Study in Mauritania; scholarships available for Pakistani students

Punjab Announces 30,000 Scholarships for Students

The OIC Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) has launched a research fellowship program for students, scholars, and institutions in Mauritania. This initiative aims to enhance scientific capabilities and strengthen the relationship between Pakistan and Mauritania. According to an official source, these research fellowships are part of a joint Science and Technology Capacity … Read more

FIA files supplementary challan in Toshakhana II case

FIA files supplementary challan in Toshakhana II case

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Monday filed a supplementary challan to the trial court in the Toshakhana II reference against the PTI founder and his wife Bushra Bibi. Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjamand heard the case against the two accused. The FIA, in its challan, stated that there were solid proofs against the … Read more

Monal restaurant location set to feature new Margalla viewpoint

Monal restaurant location set to feature new Margalla viewpoint

Following the Supreme Court’s directives, the Wildlife Management Board has commenced the demolition of the iconic Monal Restaurant, situated in Margalla Hills National Park. Heavy machinery was deployed, resulting in a large portion of the restaurant being demolished in just one day. Established in 2006, the Monal Restaurant has been a favored destination for visitors … Read more

Zardari, Shehbaz reaffirm commitment to collaborate with KSA to promote peace, uplift in region

Zardari, Shehbaz reaffirm Pakistan’s commitment to collaborate with KSA to promote peace, development in region

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in the areas of economy, trade, defence, culture, education and people-to-people contacts. Addressing the reception hosted by the Saudi Embassy to celebrate the 94th Anniversary of the National Day of the KSA, which … Read more

Sindh Government to Fully Digitize All Departments

Sindh Government

In a bid to modernize provincial governance, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has directed all government departments to adopt a digital system. This decision was made during a recent e-governance session chaired by the CM. During the session, the IT secretary outlined plans for a comprehensive digital framework, which will be submitted to the … Read more

Fire alert causes private plane to land emergency at Lahore airport

Fire alert causes private plane to land emergency at Lahore airport

A potentially tragic situation was avoided when a Fly Jinnah flight from Karachi to Lahore made an emergency landing at Allama Iqbal International Airport due to alerts of possible smoke or fire in the cargo hold. The emergency arose shortly after takeoff on Monday, prompting a quick response from authorities to ensure the safety of … Read more

PIA, Saudi firm sign MoU to enhance tourism and air travel between two countries

PIA, Saudi firm sign MoU to enhance tourism and air travel between two countries

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Funadiq Travel and Tourism Services, the official representative of the Saudi Tourism Authority in Pakistan, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance tourism and air travel between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The agreement focuses on promoting Saudi Arabia as a leading destination for Pakistani tourists through joint … Read more

Sazgar Engineering to Start Local Assembly of New Energy Vehicles in Pakistan

Sazgar Engineering

Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (SAZEW), a Pakistani auto manufacturer, announced on Monday its plans to introduce New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in Pakistan. The company aims to launch CKD (Completely Knocked Down) models by December 31, 2025, as per a notice to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX). The Board of Directors (BoD) approved an expansion plan, … Read more

Apple to introduce AI-Powered Siri with iOS 18.3 in 2025

Apple

Apple is set to launch an upgraded AI-powered Siri with its upcoming iOS 18.3 update in early 2025, shortly after the release of the iPhone 16 series. Following the new iPhone’s debut, Apple plans to introduce iOS 18.1 in October 2024, featuring initial enhancements under the banner of Apple Intelligence, including a refreshed Siri, Writing … Read more

Rains and heavy falls expected this week in Islamabad and surrounding areas

Rains and heavy falls expected this week in Islamabad and surrounding areas

Intermittent rains with isolated heavy downpours and gusty winds are forecasted for Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and surrounding areas during the latter half of this week. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), moist air from the Bay of Bengal is expected to reach upper Pakistan starting Wednesday, accompanied by a westerly wave approaching on Thursday. As … Read more

Iran open for nuclear talks at UN ‘if other parties willing’, says foreign minister

Iran confirms enhance in IAEA nuclear inspections

Iran has expressed readiness to resume nuclear talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York if “other parties are willing,” Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi announced in a video shared on his Telegram channel. The United States, under former President Donald Trump, withdrew from the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and six … Read more

Currency Update: Pakistani Rupee Records Minor Decline Against US Dollar

Pakistani rupee gains strength against US dollar

Pakistani rupee depreciated 03 paisa against US dollar, closing at Rs 277.86. Dollar buying and selling rates in open market at Rs 279 and Rs 280.7. The Emirates Dirham exchange rate gained 01 paisa, while Saudi Riyal remained stagnant at Rs74.04. On Monday, the Pakistani rupee depreciated by 3 paisa against the US dollar in … Read more

Tamkenat Mansoor hilarious jibe at Saba Faisal’s remarks on violence in recent video

Tamkenat Mansoor hilarious jibe at Saba Faisal's remarks on violence in recent video

Tamkenat Mansoor, a Pakistani actress and digital creator, is known for her comedy clips and situational skits. She cited Faisal’s grandmother’s statement, urging women to control their tongues to avoid domestic violence. Mansoor also criticized other female celebrities who claim to be feminists but still believe in equality. Tamkenat Mansoor is a well-known Pakistani actress … Read more

LHC directs to fix plea against Practice and Procedure Ordinance for hearing  

LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court(LHC) directed the registrar’s office to fix petition challenging the Practice and Procedure Ordinance 2024 for hearing by removing the objection of absence of relevant bench.

The hearing on the petition against the Supreme Court Practice and Procedure Ordinance was held in Lahore High Court.  Justice Faisal Zaman Khan heard the plea as an objection.

Petitioner Azhar Siddique Advocate argued that the Presidential Ordinance is based on malice, there is a decision of the Supreme Court regarding the Practice and Procedure Act.

The petitioner said in his position that the powers of the Supreme Court cannot be reduced or increased through the presidential ordinance. The court should declare the presidential ordinance null and void and issue an order to stop the implementation of the presidential ordinance until the final decision of the petition.

Later, the court dismissed the objection raised by the registrar’s office and accepted the petition for earing.

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MDCAT 2024; Young doctors plan to take legal action over alleged paper leak

MDCAT 2024; Young doctors plan to take legal action over alleged paper leak

MDCAT 2024 was marked by incidents of mismanagement and allegations of a leaked exam paper, leading young doctors to consider legal action following protests from medical aspirants. Aspiring doctors in Karachi and other parts of Sindh faced significant difficulties, including long wait times, and reports of paper leaks surfaced, drawing criticism from student organizations. These … Read more

Justice Shah raises concerns about SC (Practice and Procedure) Ordinance

Justice Shah raises concerns about SC (Practice and Procedure) Ordinance

ISLAMABAD: Senior puisne judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah has raised concerns about the recently promulgated Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Amendment Ordinance, which affects the court’s operations, including the formation of benches. In a letter to the Supreme Court secretary, Justice Shah expressed his reservations about the reconstitution of the judges’ committee just hours after … Read more

Shraddha Kapoor celebrates record-breaking success of Stree 2

Shraddha Kapoor celebrates record-breaking success of Stree 2

Kapoor celebrates her film’s success, which has shattered box office records. She shared celebratory pictures with her co-stars on social media. She referred to her co-stars as “Magic Girls,” highlighting their strong bond. Shraddha Kapoor is basking in the glory of her film “Stree 2”, which has shattered box office records since its release. The … Read more

Current Silver Rate in Pakistan – September 23, 2024

Current Silver Rate

Silver prices in Pakistan are influenced by global market trends. Silver is used in jewellery, ornaments, and artefacts. The prices fluctuated due to changes in the rupee’s value against the US dollar. Silver, a precious metal represented by the symbol Ag and atomic number 47, plays a significant role in Pakistani culture, commonly used in … Read more

PM Shehbaz arrives in US today to attend 79th session of UNGA

PM Shehbaz arrives in US today to attend 79th session of UNGA

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is arriving in the United States today [Tuesday] to attend the 79th UN General Assembly Session. The Prime Minister will also address the UN General Assembly Session. During the visit, the Prime Minister will also participate in Sustainable Development Goals 2024 Moment, a high level open debate of the United Nations … Read more

Why Usher removed his posts from X? amidst Sean Diddy Combs’ arrest

Why Usher removed his posts from X? amidst Sean Diddy Combs' arrest

Usher initially denied the deletion, citing hackers, but some questioned his claims. Usher and Ne-Yo were present at Diddy Combs’ physical assault on his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. A 2004 interview with Usher revealed he witnessed wild and crazy events. Usher spoke out after deleting all of his posts from X. He addressed how netizens … Read more

More than 180 dead, hundreds injured in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon

Pakistan condemns Israel’s increasing adventurism in Middle East

Israel has intensified its attacks on Lebanon, killing over 180 people and injuring hundreds more, sparking fears of a potential full-scale war in the region. Recent strikes from Lebanon resulted in the deaths of more than 180 individuals, including children, women, and healthcare workers, raising serious global humanitarian concerns. According to international media, Hezbollah launched … Read more

Decision to join political party by independents irreversible: Tarar

Decision to join political party by independents irreversible: Tarar

ISLAMABAD: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar has said the decision of joining a political party by independent members of the Parliament is irreversible under the existing laws. Addressing a news conference, here on Monday evening, he said Articles 51 and 106 of the Constitution warrant that independents will have to join a political party within … Read more

Shahid Afridi meets JUI chief Fazal ur Rehman 

Shahid Afridi

KARACHI: Former captain and cricketer Shahid Afridi met with chief of Jamiat Ulema Islam (JUI-F) Maulana Fazal ur Rehman.

The meeting was held at the residence of JUI Sindh Secretary General Allama Rashid Soomro in Karachi.

Other leaders including Allama Rashid Soomro and Allama Nasir Soomro were also present in the meeting between Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Shahid Afridi.

The provincial Secretary of Information for JUI stated that discussions focused on the current political situation in the country.

During the meeting, Maulana Fazlur Rehman commended Shahid Afridi for his dedication to welfare, patriotism, and his commitment to serving the nation.

Afridi also briefed the Maulana about his charitable activities, expressing admiration for Fazlur Rehman’s political insight and his emphasis on reasoned debate.

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Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao’s “Laapataa Ladies” selected for 2025 Oscar awards

Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao’s “Laapataa Ladies” selected for 2025 Oscar awards

“Laapataa Ladies” by Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao has been selected as India’s official Oscars 2025 entry.  The film, directed by Kiran Rao and backed by Khan, stars Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Srivastava, and Nitanshi Goel. Kiran Rao expressed gratitude to the selection committee. Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao’s “Laapataa Ladies” has been selected as India’s … Read more

SC constitutes larger bench to hear review plea on Article 63-A interpretation

SC constitutes larger bench to hear review plea on Article 63-A interpretation of

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan’s Practice and Procedure Committee has constituted a larger bench to hear a review petition on the interpretation of Article 63-A of the Constitution. The meeting was chaired by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, with newly appointed member Justice Aminud Din Khan in attendance. However, Senior Puisne … Read more

PCB Holds Successful Connection Camp to Enhance Player Unity and Focus

Mohammad Yousuf

PCB held a “Connection Camp” to improve communication, teamwork, and performance within the national cricket team. Gary Kirsten commended the camp for its success and commitment to restoring Pakistan cricket’s pride. Jason Gillespie also emphasized the need for stronger team connections. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) held a “Connection Camp” on Monday, aimed at improving … Read more

US dollar rate in Pakistan on Sept 23 up by 0.3 paisa to Rs277.86 

US dollar rate in Pakistan

KARACHI: The US dollar rate in Pakistan further increased by Re0.3 (03 paisa) against Pakistani rupee to Rs277.86 in the interbank market on Monday (Sept 23) as per the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). However, according to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the buying and selling rates of the dollar in the open market … Read more

Saudi Arabia celebrates 94th National Day with grand shows and parades

Saudi Arabia celebrates 94th National Day with grand shows and parades

The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) arranged fireworks shows across Saudi Arabia in celebration of the country’s 94th National Day. Fireworks launched simultaneously in various regions. In Riyadh, the display last seven minutes at Umm Ajlan Park starting at 9 p.m. In Jeddah, the event viewed at the Jeddah Promenade, while in Al-Khobar, the northern Khobar … Read more