Author: Mawadat Fatima

Islamabad, Apr 3, 2025: In an unprecedented weather occurrence, snowfall was observed in the higher elevations of Kalam Valley, including areas like Palogah, Glacier, and Mahodand, despite it being typically warm in April. This light snowfall has further amplified the area’s natural beauty, drawing a significant influx of visitors. The unanticipated snow has made the cold even more intense, contributing to a sharper drop in temperatures. Read More: FAO Study Highlights Need to Reduce Antibiotic Use in Livestock Simultaneously, rainfall in various regions has caused disruptions, including landslides in certain areas. As per the spokesperson of the Upper Swat Development…

Islamabad, Apr 3, 2025: The Pakistani drama industry continues to soar to new heights, with Meem Se Mohabbat recently securing its place in the prestigious 1 billion views club on YouTube. Featuring Ahad Raza Mir as Talha and Dananeer Mobeen as Roshi (Ayat), this drama has become a massive hit not just in Pakistan, but also in neighboring countries like India and Bangladesh. Record-Breaking Achievement Since its debut, Meem Se Mohabbat has consistently been at the top of viewership rankings. Its unique pairing of characters and captivating family-focused narrative have contributed to its widespread popularity. The drama, written by Farhat…

Islamabad, Apr 3, 2025: BankIslami has inaugurated its first fully female-managed branch in Karachi, marking a significant step toward promoting gender inclusivity in the workplace. This branch, which is entirely operated by women, aims to empower females as both professionals and clients within Pakistan’s banking sector. The launch aligns with the Bank’s core mission of “Saving Humanity from Riba,” emphasizing ethical, inclusive financial practices nationwide. In Pakistan, women’s participation in the workforce stands at only 21%, significantly below the global average. Read More: Consortium Pulls Out of Engro Powergen Deal BankIslami’s initiative seeks to provide opportunities and break down barriers…

Islamabad, Apr 3, 2025: The National Computer Emergency Response Team (NCERT) has issued a warning to businesses regarding a potential security breach on Oracle Cloud. A hacker, identified by the alias “rose87168,” has allegedly released sensitive information, including a sample database, LDAP credentials, and a list of affected organizations, on dark web forums, according to the advisory. The attacker claims to have breached Oracle Cloud servers 40 days ago and is now offering the stolen data for sale. “Experts say that this data contains over six million records, including federated Single Sign-On (SSO) login details for Oracle Cloud users.” “Security…

Islamabad, Apr 3, 2025: Liberty Power Holding, Soorty Enterprises, and Procon Engineering have decided to retract their public announcement of intent (PAI) to acquire a 68.89% ownership in Engro Powergen Qadirpur Limited (PSX: EPQL). This move follows the termination of the share purchase agreement due to a significant breach by Engro Energy Limited, the current stakeholder and the managing party of the transaction, as notified by the offer manager, Arif Habib Limited (AHL), to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) today. Read More: Coal Imports Drop to 3-Year Low According to AHL, the acquirers are withdrawing their PAI in compliance with…

Islamabad, Apr 3, 2025: German law enforcement announced on Wednesday the dismantling of one of the largest darknet platforms involved in the distribution of child exploitation material, as reported by Anadolu Agency. The operation, named “OP Stream,” was a collaborative effort that saw the involvement of law enforcement from 38 nations, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and several European Union countries. Dutch authorities took control of the platform known as “KidFlix,” which had been active on the darknet, requiring users to register and make payments via cryptocurrency. At the time of its closure, the platform had gathered over…

Islamabad, Apr 3, 2025: In the first quarter of 2025, the world’s biggest thermal coal importers reduced their purchases, leading to the lowest quarterly coal imports in three years, according to ship tracking data from Kpler. Global coal imports during this period totaled just over 240 million metric tons, marking a decline of approximately 10 million tons compared to the same period in 2024. The top coal importers – China, India, Japan, and South Korea – all cut their first-quarter imports by over 10% from 2024, as an increase in clean energy generation allowed power utilities to decrease coal consumption.…

Islamabad, Apr 3, 2025: Elon Musk’s budget reduction task force is nearing completion in dismantling the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).  Dawn cites reports from former high-ranking USAID officials indicating that the government will dismiss thousands of local employees, American diplomats, and civil servants stationed overseas. On Friday, Congress received notification that almost all USAID personnel will face termination by September. The agency’s foreign offices will be closed and select responsibilities will be transferred to the State Department. This restructuring, spearheaded by Musk’s Government Efficiency Division, will effectively dissolve USAID’s existing workforce. Read More: Pakistan Delays Afghan Deportation Deadline…

Islamabad, Apr 3, 2025: The latest gold price in Pakistan stands at Rs 325,700 per tola for 24K gold, while the 10-gram gold rate is Rs 279,240. These rates fluctuate based on global market trends and local trading activity. For those interested in 22K gold, the current gold rate per tola is Rs 298,535, and for 10 grams, it is Rs 255,968. Gold Price Determination in Pakistan The gold price in Pakistan is influenced by international gold market trends and is officially set by the Karachi Sarafa Bazaar Association. Factors such as the US dollar exchange rate, global demand, and…

Islamabad, Apr 3, 2025: The Punjab government has decided to shorten public school hours by 30 minutes during the summer season, with the revised schedule taking effect from April 7 to October 15. A directive issued by the School Education Department (SED) outlines the updated timing for both single and double-shift schools across the province. As per the revised schedule, single-shift institutions will now function from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM from Monday to Thursday. However, on Fridays, classes will conclude earlier at 11:30 AM. Previously, these schools remained open until 1:30 PM during the summer months, but the latest…