ISLAMABAD: The United States (US) remained the top export destination of Pakistani products during the first eleven months of the current financial year 2023-24, followed by China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Total exports to the US during July-May 2023-24 were recorded at US 4,989.140 million against the exports of US $ 5,484.257 million during July-May 2022-23, showing a decline of 9.02 percent, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP).This was followed by China, wherein Pakistan exported goods worth US $2,553.481 million against the exports of US $1,889.195 million last year, showing an increase of 35.16 percent. UAE…
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The price of per tola of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs 900 and was sold at Rs 240,600 on Wednesday against its sale at Rs 241,500 on last trading day. The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also decreased by Rs 771 to Rs 206,276 from Rs 207,047 whereas that of 10 gram 22 karat gold went down to Rs 189,086 from Rs 189,793, the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association reported. The price of per tola and ten gram silver remained constant at Rs 2,850 and Rs 2,443.41 respectively. The price of gold in the international market…
Google is introducing new AI capabilities to Gmail to enhance user experience and streamline application management, according to a report from The Verge. The tech giant is launching the Gemini side panel, a tool designed to summarize email threads and facilitate the composition of new emails. Google states that the web tool will offer “proactive prompts” and enable users to ask open-ended questions. The Gemini side panel will also be accessible in Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive, but exclusively to paid subscribers. Formerly known as Duet AI, the Gemini 1.5 Pro-powered side panel in Docs allows users to draft and…
The Khyber Pakthunkhwa Governor, Faisal Karim Kundi here Wednesday reaffirmed his strong commitment to encourage educated and vocationally trained women entrepreneurs of the province to achieve heights of economic prosperity. Talking with a representative delegation of Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI) here at Governor House, the KP Governor underlined the need of providing business opportunities to educated and vocationally skillful women of KP imperative for their financial autonomy and economic empowerment. Appreciating the role of Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry in bringing women folk forward in business, trade and vocational entrepreneurship in KP, the Governor said that…
Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has announced to launch an initiative to install wash stations in government schools, starting with 100 schools, aims to promote cleanliness, hygiene, and a healthy environment for the students. According to the details, under the initiative ‘Cleaner Future for Our School’ two wash stations per school will be installed, one strategically placed at the school entrance, which will encourage students, teachers, and visitors to clean their hands before entering or leaving the school.However, the second wash station will be located next to the sports arena, which will promote cleanliness and hygiene among students…
Foxconn, a major manufacturer of Apple devices, has been accused of discriminating against married women by excluding them from assembly jobs at its flagship smartphone plant in India, according to a Reuters investigation published recently. The investigation revealed that Foxconn explicitly rejects job applications from married women, citing their “greater family responsibilities” compared to unmarried women. This practice, which contravenes both company policies and corporate codes of conduct, was reportedly systematic at Foxconn’s main iPhone assembly plant in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Former and current employees of Foxconn hiring agencies across India, speaking anonymously to Reuters, confirmed that married…
Exciting news for Jennifer Lopez and Nuyorican Productions! Adapting Emily Henry’s bestselling novel “Happy Place” for television seems like a promising project, especially with Lopez expressing her enthusiasm on social media. Nuyorican Productions, which Lopez co-founded with Benny Medina back in 2001, continues to thrive under her leadership. Lopez’s involvement in both producing and potentially starring in the adaptation showcases her ongoing commitment to her career despite the attention her personal life receives. Her recent successes, like the global acclaim for her Netflix film “Atlas,” highlight her continued influence in the entertainment industry. It’s clear Lopez is keeping busy with…
Assistant Commissioner Sargodha Amna Tarar on Wednesday visited Hilal-e-Ahmar Thalassaemia centre and inspected its various sections.She met children affected with Thalassaemia disease and also asked them about the facilities being provided at the centre. In-charge Hilal-e-Ahmar Thalassaemia centre Ghulam Mustafa Mirza and other members of executive committee were also present. The assistant commissioner said that blood donation is a great virtue which would be rewarded in world and hereafter by Allah Almighty. Citizens should donate blood to save lives of thalassaemia patients, she urged.
On the direction of Commissioner Karachi Syed Hasan Naqvi, 124 centers have been established in all districts of Karachi, including 77 heat wave camps in Chowks , bus-stops and markets during the current heat wave in the city. The citizens have been provided cold drinking water and ice facilities in shaded place. Besides, heat wave centers have also been set up in various hospitals and dispensaries where medical assistance can be provided.
Three ships namely, Atlantic Ibis, Maersk Kinloss and Serenity carrying Containers and LPG, berthed at Qasim International Container Terminaland Engro Vopak Terminal respectively on Tuesday. Meanwhile another LPG carrier ‘Bateleur’ also arrived at outer anchorage of the port on Wednesday morning.Eight ships were engaged at PQA berths during the last 24 hours, out of them four ships, Atlantic Ibis, Gaslog Geneva, Sinar Mendawai and Baustella left the port on Wednesday morning and three more ships, ChemtransI onian, Serenity and Maersk Kinloss are expected to sail on today afternoon. A cargo volume of 95,036tonnes, comprising 81,413tonnes imports cargo and 13,623 tonnes…
