January 11, 2025 – BOL News Staging

Joe Biden to deliver farewell address on Wednesday

January 11, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

President Joe Biden will deliver his farewell address to the nation next Wednesday, the White House announced. The speech, set to take place in the Oval Office—a location often reserved for significant announcements—will reflect on Biden’s political career and offer a vision for the nation’s future, according to sources. While the White House has not … Read more

Los Angeles wildfires cause economic losses exceeding $150 billion

January 11, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

US private forecaster AccuWeather said that estimated damage and economic loss from the California wildfire, already one of the worst in history, is over $150 billion at a preliminary level. Raging wildfires in Los Angeles killed several people, destroyed hundreds of buildings and stretched firefighting resources and water supplies since they began on Tuesday, with … Read more

Maryam Nawaz introduces Punjab’s first mass wedding, ‘Dhee Rani Program’

January 11, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz introduces the ‘Dhee Rani Program’ on Saturday, celebrating the occasion with a mass wedding ceremony for 51 couples, including five Christian brides and grooms. The program, designed to assist underprivileged families, is a first of its kind in Punjab. During the ceremony, Maryam Nawaz extended her congratulations to the newlyweds … Read more

12 injured in Jamshoro multiple-vehicle-collision

January 11, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

At least 12 people, including two children and several women, were injured in a severe multi-vehicle collision on the M9 Motorway in Jamshoro. Rescue officials reported that the accident was triggered when a Hyderabad-bound vehicle transporting chickens overturned due to a tire burst. This caused multiple vehicles traveling behind, including two passenger coaches, to collide … Read more

BLA’s looting, propaganda, and anti-CPEC agenda exposed

January 11, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

BLA’s looting in Zehri Bazaar and Kolpur reveals their desperation, resorting to theft after losing ground. Swift response by security forces, eliminating two terrorists in Kolpur, underscores their declining strength and preparedness.” Ransacking banks, robbing locals, and targeting public buildings expose BLA’s anti-people, anti-progress, and anti-CPEC agenda, aimed at keeping Balochistan destabilized on foreign driven … Read more

Cold weather and fog cause major disruptions to train services

January 11, 2025January 11, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

Train operations in Pakistan were severely disrupted on Saturday due to extreme weather and thick fog, causing delays of up to nine hours and considerable inconvenience to passengers. Reports indicate that the Karakoram Express, traveling from Lahore to Karachi, was delayed by seven hours, leaving passengers stranded in freezing conditions. Similarly, the Business Express from … Read more

Los Angeles wildfires trigger air quality warnings, health concerns

January 11, 2025January 11, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

Business was brisk at Teddy’s Cocina in Pasadena as wildfire evacuees ate lunch and passersby ducked indoors to escape from the brown, smoky air blanketing the city. “It’s not breathable,” said Dulce Perez, a cook at the restaurant, as an eye-watering haze hung overhead on Thursday about two miles (3.2 km) away from one of … Read more

Truck crashes into passenger vehicle in Karak leaves 10 killed, 15 injured

January 11, 2025 by Nimra Sohail

In a tragic incident at Ameri Kalay Chowk in Karak, a 22-wheeler truck collided with a passenger vehicle, resulting in the deaths of 10 people and injuries to 15 others. According to the deputy commissioner of Karak, the truck’s brakes failed, leading to the devastating crash. Among the deceased are women and children. Rescue 1122 … Read more

Bilawal Bhutto inaugurates Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Expressway

January 11, 2025January 11, 2025 by Abid Khan

KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari inaugurated the phase one of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Expressway.

Chairman PP Bilawal Bhutto arrived for the inauguration of Zardari Expressway where he himself drove his vehicle on Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Expressway, on this occasion Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah was also present.

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari also paid Rs 100 toll tax on the expressway and inspected the expressway in detail.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Sindh Chief Minister said that it is too late for us to build the Bhutto Expressway. He said Shaheed Benazir Bhutto had given a package 30 years ago, this package included the Lyari Expressway and other projects.

Chief Minister noted that the expressway will connect to the Karachi-Hyderabad Motorway (M-9) via DHA and the existing link road, aiming to serve as an alternative to Shahrah-e-Faisal once it becomes fully operational in 2025. It is expected to link major industrial zones and alleviate congestion on Karachi’s roadways.

Provincial Minister Sharjeel Memon commented that Bhutto Road represents a significant step towards development. He emphasized that the expressway establishes a strategic link between central Karachi and the motorway, ensuring seamless access to the National Highway.

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PM calls for joint efforts for creating educational opportunities for girls

January 11, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called upon the global and local organizations, philanthropists and entrepreneurs to join them in creating scalable and sustainable opportunities for ensuring education to women.

Addressing a two-day International Conference on “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities: Challenges and Opportunities,” as a chief guest, the prime minister said that in the next decade, millions of young girls would enter the jobs market with immense prospects for social and economic prosperity.

“As they do so, they have the potential to not just lift themselves, their families and the nation out of the poverty but also to enrich the global economy, new markets and find innovative solutions to their shared challenges,” he observed.

The prime minister also stressed that they should assure the womenfolk that their rights should be respected and their ambitions be met, besides, no cultural or social impediment stood in the way of achieving their dreams.

He said despite their rich legacy, the Islamic world, including Pakistan, was facing numerous challenges in ensuring actable access to education for girls, adding that denying education to girls, amounted to denying their rights and voice and denying them their right to bright future.

In Pakistan, the prime minister said the women made half of the total population, yet the female literacy rate stood at 49 percent only, while alarmingly around 22.8 million children, with age bracket of five to eight years, were out of schools, including a proportionate number of girls.

The inadequate infrastructure, safety concerns, as well as deeply entrenched societal norms further exacerbated the issue, creating a cycle of deprivation, spanning over spans of generations, he regretted.

The prime minister said the founding father Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a strong advocate for women’s role in the national building.

The prime minister further elaborated that one of the major steps to addressing the educational disparities in Pakistan was the establishment of Danish schools during his tenure as chief minister Punjab.

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PTI founder approaches LHC for bail in May 9 cases

January 11, 2025 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf (PTI) founder has approached the Lahore High Court(LHC) for bail in May 9 cases.

Former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan has approached the High Court for release in eight cases of May 9.

Imran Khan has filed a bail petition in other cases including the Jinnah House attack, in which it has been stated that on May 9, he was in the custody of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Islamabad. Imran Khan termed the cases against him as an act of ‘political revenge’.

PTI founder told the court that he has been subjected to ‘political victimization’ and facing several ‘fabricated’ cases for two years, requesting the court to approve his post-arrest bail.

The PTI founder approached the LHC after his bail plea was rejected by the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in eight May 9 cases including the Jinnah House attack.

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BTC TO USD – Today’s Bitcoin price in Dollar on Jan 11, 2024

January 11, 2025 by Muhammad Zubair

As of Jan 11, the Bitcoin to USD exchange rate stood at $94127.91. 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: 94127.91 Dollar The price … Read more

12 died, 20 others injured in deadly accident in Karak

January 11, 2025 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: At least 12 people were killed and 20 others were injured when a 22-wheeler truck fell onto a passenger coach in Karak area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

According to the Deputy Commissioner of Karak, the incident occurred after the truck’s brakes failed, causing it to crash into the passenger vehicle.

The DC Karak said that the high-speed trawler collided with a passenger coach and other vehicles on the Indus Highway.

The accident occurred due to brake failure of the trawler, in which more than 20 people were also injured who have been shifted to the hospital for immediate medical assistance.

Rescue 1122 is conducting rescue operations, and hospitals have been put on high alert to manage the situation.

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BTC TO PKR – Today’s Bitcoin price in Pakistan on Jan 11, 2024

January 11, 2025 by Muhammad Zubair

The rate of Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) will Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is Rs 26259338.30 on 11 Jan 2024. Bitcoin to PKR (Bitcoin Price in Pakistan) 1 BTC = 26259338.30 Pakistani rupees. The price of Bitcoin fluctuates constantly due to various factors such as market demand, investor sentiment, regulatory changes, and macroeconomic trends. The … Read more

Punjab school new timings after winter holidays

January 11, 2025 by Muhammad Zubair

The Department of Special Education in Punjab has announced new school timings as schools reopen on January 13 after the winter holidays. Special education institutions will operate from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM from Monday to Thursday and Saturday. On Fridays, students will be dismissed early at 12:00 PM. The institutions, which have been closed … Read more

Sarfaraz Ahmed, Shoaib Malik in PSL 10 Diamond category

January 11, 2025 by Muhammad Zubair

The upcoming 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), set to take place in April-May 2025, will see former Pakistan captains Sarfaraz Ahmed and Shoaib Malik included in the Diamond category. This marks the first time both players will enter the player draft since the inaugural edition. Sarfaraz Ahmed, who has been with Quetta … Read more

Int’l conference on Girls’ Education kicks off in Islamabad

January 11, 2025January 11, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: A two-day international conference on “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities: Challenges and Opportunities” commenced here Saturday.

The eduction summit bringing together experts, policymakers and educators from around the globe to address critical issues surrounding girls’ education in Muslim-majority regions.

The event, which is hosting approximately 150 delegates from 47 countries, aims to identify actionable solutions to the barriers hindering education for girls in these communities.

The participants will also explore opportunities to foster dialogue and promote inclusive educational practices that empower young women.

During the inaugural session, the speakers emphasized the transformative role of education in improving the socio-economic conditions of Muslim communities.

They also highlighted persistent challenges, including cultural constraints, poverty, and limited access to quality education, which continue to impede progress in many regions.

The conference seeks to encourage collaboration among stakeholders to design innovative policies and strategies that address these challenges.

Panel discussions, keynote speeches, and interactive sessions are planned over the course of the event, focusing on themes such as the role of religious and cultural leaders, technological integration in education, and funding mechanisms to improve access to schools.

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Malala Yousafzai arrives in Pakistan for girl education conference

January 11, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai arrived in Pakistan to participate two-day international conference on girls’ education in Pakistan.

Parliamentary Secretary Education welcomed Malala Yousafzai, world’s youngest Nobel laureate, on her arrival in Pakistan.

During the participation in the conference, Malala Yousafzai will talk about the solutions to the challenges related to women’s education.

On the other hand, the Education Minister of Kyrgyzstan has also reached Pakistan to participate in the 2-day conference.

The conference, titled “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities: Challenges and Opportunities,” aims to address the obstacles and potential solutions for advancing girls’ education in Muslim communities worldwide.

It will provide a platform for high-level discussions and collaborations to find actionable solutions for these challenges.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to deliver the keynote address, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to promoting girls’ education and gender equality.

The event will host over 150 international dignitaries, including ministers, ambassadors, scholars, and representatives from international organizations such as UNESCO, UNICEF, and the World Bank.

The conference will conclude with the signing of the Islamabad Declaration, outlining a shared commitment among the Muslim community to empower girls through education, paving the way for inclusive and sustainable educational reforms.

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Xiaomi launches Redmi Buds 6 and 6 Pro globally

January 11, 2025 by Muhammad Zubair

Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi Buds 6 and Redmi Buds 6 Pro to the global market, offering high-quality wireless earbuds tailored for diverse user needs. Both models combine premium features with competitive pricing, making them appealing options for a wide range of users. Redmi Buds 6 Features The Redmi Buds 6 deliver impressive sound quality … Read more

APHC expresses concern over continued atrocities in IIOJK

January 11, 2025 by Abid Khan

ISLAMABAD: The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has expressed grave concern over the systematic atrocities during cordon and search operations, house raids, illegal detentions and attaching properties of Kashmiris at the hands of Indian forces in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

Talking to Kashmir Media Service in Srinagar, APHC spokesman Abdul Rashid Minhas rejected India’s ‘integral mantra’ about the internationally recognised disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

He said New Delhi has been using military might and black laws since 1947 to break the will of the people and suppress their freedom sentiments but have utterly failed in achieving its anti-Kashmir designs.

He said the freedom and peace-loving people of Kashmir have always shown their indignation and resistance against the atrocities and Indian illegal occupation of their motherland.

He said the steadfastness, patience and the persistent struggle for the sacred cause of freedom is the only option before the Kashmiris.

The spokesman said people rendered unprecedented sacrifices for the settlement of the Kashmir dispute and the power and oppression will not resolve the lingering Kashmir dispute.

“It is our stance that Kashmir is a political problem and only political measures can settle the long-pending dispute,” it said.

He urged the international community, United Nations, Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and European Union to take cognizance of atrocities by Indian forces in the occupied territory.

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Sony Honda mobility launches Afeela 1 EV at CES 2025

January 11, 2025 by Muhammad Zubair

Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) has officially entered the electric vehicle (EV) market with the debut of the Afeela 1 at CES 2025. This high-tech luxury EV is available in two trims: Origin: $89,900 Signature: $102,900, featuring 21-inch wheels, a rear entertainment system, and a center camera monitoring system. The sleek Afeela 1 is offered in … Read more

KP Govt decides to enhance security of judges

January 11, 2025January 11, 2025 by Abid Khan

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to increase the security of judges across the province and committee prepared recommendations in this regard.

The committee constituted to review the security for the judges has recommended that judges deployed in sensitive areas should be provided personal security, as well as that for homes and the routes they travel on.

The committee has prepared recommendations in which it is suggested to provide security to the judges posted in sensitive areas in addition to personal security at home and on the way. While the responsibility of determining the sensitive area related to security will be handed over to Counter Terrorism Department (CTD).

The committee has also recommended bulletproof vehicles for all High Court benches and category A security for District and Sessions Judges.

According to the document, one head constable and 4 constables along with the district and sessions judge, 2 constables will be appointed for the security of the additional district and sessions judge.

While the committee has appointed civil judges, senior civil judges, judicial magistrate, family court and presiding officers. 1, 1 has been recommended to be posted on stable security.

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Pollock reluctant to place South Africa as WTC final favorites

January 11, 2025 by Muhammad Zubair

Former South African pacer Shaun Pollock declined to regard South Africa as the favorites for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. Despite their impressive qualification, Pollock pointed out the team’s history of faltering under pressure in major ICC tournaments. South Africa’s recent disappointment came in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final, where … Read more

Six killed in fireworks explosion in Mandi Bahauddin

January 11, 2025January 11, 2025 by Abid Khan

LAHORE: At least 6 people including 4 women and a girl were killed due to the fireworks explosion in Phalia area of Mandi Bahauddin District.

According to the rescue team, firecrackers were being prepared in a house in Kot Phule Shah area of Mandi Bahauddin. The force of the explosion resulted in severe structural damage to the house, which caused the collapse of a portion of the building.

Rescue officials said that 6 people, including 4 women and a girl, died and 7 were injured under the debris.

According to the rescue team, the blast occurred early in the morning and a woman and a girl from the neighboring house were buried under the debris and died.

The rescue officials said that all the bodies and injured have been shifted to Tehsil Headquarters Hospital, Phalia and Rural Health Center.

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Honda CD 70 available on easy installment plans in Pakistan

January 11, 2025 by Muhammad Zubair

Honda Pakistan has partnered with Faysal Bank DigiMall to make owning the iconic Honda CD 70 easier than ever. This collaboration offers affordable installment plans for Pakistan’s most reliable and demanded motorcycle, making it accessible to more customers. Whether you’re upgrading your ride or buying your first bike, the Honda CD 70 delivers unbeatable reliability … Read more

Pakistani Diaspora – Ambassadors of Pakistan

January 11, 2025January 11, 2025 by Muhammad Zubair

The Pakistani diaspora, comprising millions of individuals living abroad, has always played a crucial role in shaping the global perception of Pakistan. Some segments of the diaspora are becoming increasingly polarized, often prioritizing political affiliations or external agendas over the broader interests of Pakistan. This has led to unintended consequences, including a growing disconnect with … Read more

PM Lauds FBR’s Faceless Customs System for Importer Relief

January 11, 2025 by Rao Abdullah

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the launch of the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) Faceless Customs Assessment System will significantly benefit importers, reducing customs clearance time to just 19 hours. Speaking after inaugurating the FBR system in Karachi, the prime minister noted that the initiative was the result of months of dedicated … Read more

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