Islamabad, Sep 12: During the first two months of the current fiscal year (2024–25), sales of motorcycles and three-wheelers in the nation increased by 16.87 percent as compared to the same months previous year. According to the Pakistan Automobile Manufacturing Association (PAMA), 189,227 motorcycles and three-wheelers were sold during the review period, compared to 161,906 units sold in July and August of 2023–2024. In the months under examination, sales of Suzuki motorcycles increased by 32.47 percent, from 2,679 units to 3,549 units, while sales of Honda bikes increased by 17.25 percent, from 137,083 units to 160,738 units. There was a…
Author: Iqra Khan
Islamabad, Sep 12: 24 carat gold was sold for Rs. 263,000 per tola on Thursday, down Rs. 1,000 from the previous trading day’s sale price of Rs. 264,000. According to the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association, the price of 10 grams of 24 carat gold dropped by Rs. 857 to Rs. 225,480 from Rs. 226,337, while the price of 10 grams of 22 carat gold dropped to Rs. 206,690 from Rs. 207,476). The price of silver per tola and ten grams, at Rs. 2,900 and Rs. 2,486.28, respectively, did not change.According to the Association, the price of gold dropped by…
Islamabad, Sep 12: On the occasion of the 59th anniversary of his martyrdom, Major Raja Aziz Bhatti, Nishan-e-Haider, received heartfelt praise from the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, Services Chiefs, and Armed Forces of Pakistan. According to an Inter Services Public Relations news release, Major Aziz Bhatti gave his life in the 1965 War while protecting the nation. He is a shining example of valor and courage. We will always remember and honor Major Aziz Bhatti for his unyielding devotion to service, unshakable resolve, and ultimate sacrifice. Numerous people were motivated to uphold the greatest traditions of bravery and…
Islamabad, Sep 12: Opportunities ranging from fisheries and marine trade to the exploitation of offshore resources like petroleum and gas, Pakistan’s blue economy has the potential to become a driving force for national prosperity and resilience, according to Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who made this statement on Thursday. The deputy prime minister stated that efforts were being made under the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) to increase Pakistan’s stake in the blue economy at the International Maritime Business and Finance Conference, which was held here. Use cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize the shipbreaking and fishing industries. He…
Islamabad, Sep 12: In honor of Eid Milad-un-Nabi, Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori declared that he would want to talk with the prime minister and Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah about the prospect of making Rabiul Awwal 11 and 12 public holidays. 2 Holidays for Eid Milad un Nabi may be declared by Sindh Government. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, he had just concluded a meeting at the Governor House reviewing Eid Milad-un-Nabi preparations when he made this comment. The objective of the conference, which was attended by religious scholars and Balochistan Governor Sheikh Jaffar Khan Mandokhail, was…
Islamabad, Sep 11: China’s Premier Li Qiang was met by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, at the Royal Court in Riyadh today, according to SPA. The national anthems of China and Saudi Arabia were played during an official reception ceremony arranged in the premier’s honor. At the Fourth Meeting of the High-Level Saudi-Chinese Joint Committee, which was headed by the Chinese premier and the crown prince, they talked about collaboration and coordination with a focus on trade opportunities, political and security issues, energy, investment, culture, and technology. They also…
Islamabad, Sep 11: The breezy peak was open to the public for visits before big restaurants were constructed on the ridge on Pir Sohawa Road in the center of Margalla Hills National Park (MHNP).Islamabad Iconic Monal Restaurant Shut Down and Banned. This hilltop will once again be open to the public for free use, according to the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board (IWMB). “In accordance with the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s orders, the buildings will be dismantled starting on September 12 (Thursday) and the surrounding area rewilded and reintegrated into the natural landscape that surrounds them,” a statement from the IWMB…
Islamabad, Sep 11: A collaboration agreement was inked by 1LINK and Visa to connect their systems for quick and safe cross-border payments, with the goal of providing a novel means for Pakistanis living abroad to transfer money home. As a result, Visa cardholders worldwide could remit money to their relatives who had bank accounts in Pakistan by using the Visa Direct service. The collaboration makes it easier to include the Visa Alias Directory Service into the 1LINK network, which intends to enhance user experience, safeguard private payment credential data, and streamline incoming remittances. The industry will be able to implement…
Islamabad, Sep 11: Chairman of Asia Pak Investment Shehryar declared that one of the Independent Power Producers had lowered its electricity rates. This was disclosed on Wednesday in Karachi at a news briefing. According to Shehryar Chishti, the reason for the price reduction is because customers are finding it difficult to pay for electricity. He said that the nation’s power crisis has gotten worse and that lower electricity costs are necessary. Shehryar Chishti highlighted the need for energy rates to be reduced for the sake of consumer affordability and national wellbeing. He made the point that all IPPs had lowered…
Islamabad, Sep 11: According to a person familiar with the situation, a top Nippon Steel executive is scheduled to meet with senior US authorities on Wednesday in an attempt to salvage the company’s $14.9 billion bid for US Steel. Along with other officials, the meeting is expected to include Takahiro Mori, one of the deal’s main negotiators, Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo, and Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves, the person said, declining to be identified because he was not authorized to speak about the subject. Both Nippon Steel and the Treasury Department, which is in charge of the US Committee…
