Islamabad, Oct 1: World Culture Festival: Dance and drama take centre stage on day four The World Culture Festival 2024 captivated audiences on its fourth day with mesmerizing theatre and electrifying dance performances at the Arts Council of Pakistan on Sunday. The tranquil evening kicked off with the play “Waiting for a Train,” beautifully executed by international artists from Kosovo, Kushtrim B Mehmeti and Mehmeti Preteni, in Auditorium 1. The narrative centers on two travelers united by a common goal but separated by their differences, as they wait at an isolated station. The play’s theme reflects on how “trains come…
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Islamabad, Oct 1: US Buys 6 Million Barrels for Oil Reserve The United States has purchased 6 million barrels of oil for its Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), with deliveries scheduled through May 2025, according to the Department of Energy. The US acquired 3.5 million barrels from Exxon Mobil, 2 million barrels from Shell Trading Company, and 500,000 barrels from Macquarie Commodities Trading US. The total cost of the oil amounted to over $411 million. This sour crude will be delivered at a rate of 1.5 million barrels per month between February and May 2025 to the Bayou Choctaw site in…
Islamabad, Oct 1: GCC Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Lebanon to Prevent Escalation GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi highlighted the need to prevent military escalation along the Lebanese Israeli border, calling for restraint and the protection of civilians. The GCC also reiterated its position on avoiding involvement in regional conflicts to stop the situation from worsening. The organization stressed the importance of Israel respecting Lebanon’s borders, in line with UN Security Council resolutions and the Taif Agreement, which grants full authority to the Lebanese government over its territories. Albudaiwi emphasized the critical need to speed up Lebanon’s presidential elections and…
Islamabad, Oct 1: FBR extends income tax returns Filing date by 14 days, moving the due date from September 30 to October 14. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by FBR Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial, and the official notification has been issued. During the meeting, the chairman was briefed on tax collection for September, revealing that Rs. 1106 billion had been collected, surpassing the target of Rs. 1098 billion. So far, around 2.9 million taxpayers have filed FBR Extends Income Tax Returns, a significant increase from 1.4 million returns filed by the same date last year. The Federation…
Islamabad, Oct 1: Xiaomi 15 Pro Telephoto Camera Set to Be the Best in Any Flagship Yet Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Xiaomi 15 series next month, following Qualcomm’s release of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset. The series is expected to feature two models: Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro. Recent leaks, particularly from a Weibo tipster known as “Experience More,” reveal significant camera upgrades for the Xiaomi 15 Pro. One of the standout features of the Xiaomi 15 Pro is its telephoto camera, which is set to use the Sony IMX858 sensor, similar to the one…
Islamabad, Oct 1: Windows 11 Update Breaks PCs, Laptops Microsoft has alerted users that some Windows 11 systems may experience reboot loops or freezing after installing the September 2024 KB5043145 preview update. Released on Thursday, this update addressed issues like freezes with Edge and the task manager. Following the update, Microsoft updated the KB5043145 support document to acknowledge a new issue. Windows 11 22H2 and 23H2 users may encounter restart loops or unresponsive systems. Some users reported repeated restarts or freezes with blue or green screens, and some devices launched the Automatic Repair tool after multiple restart attempts. BitLocker recovery…
Islamabad, Sep 30: Pakistan’s economy has demonstrated stable growth of 3.07 percent during the fourth quarter (Q4) of FY 2023-24, as per estimates approved by the National Accounts Committee (NAC) on Monday. In Q4, the growth rates for various sectors were as follows: 6.76 percent in agriculture, -3.59 percent in industry, and 3.69 percent in services. The NAC also revised the growth estimates for the first three quarters of FY 2023-24, reporting 2.69 percent for Q1, 1.97 percent for Q2, and 2.36 percent for Q3. These figures were adjusted from earlier estimates of 2.71 percent, 1.79 percent, and 2.09 percent,…
Islamabad, Sep 30: AliExpress Rival Temu Arrives in Pakistan After its initial launch in July 2022, Temu has gained immense popularity worldwide in 2023, becoming known for its highly affordable products similar to AliExpress. The online shopping platform has officially commenced operations in Pakistan, offering a vast selection of products, including clothing for men, women, and children, sports items, cosmetics, electronics, home appliances, books, and pet supplies. Currently, Temu provides free shipping on all orders and offers Rs. 280 credit for any late deliveries. Additionally, if there’s a price change for an item within 30 days of your order, you…
Islamabad, Sep 30: Rawalpindi Metro Repairs to Finish by December Punjab Secretary of Transport, Dr. Ahmed Javed Qazi has instructed the Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) to accelerate the repair work on the metro bus corridor from Saddar to Faizabad. During his visit to the site, Dr. Qazi highlighted the necessity of the metro bus service, which is used by over 100,000 people daily, stressing that extended delays are unacceptable. The repair project, costing Rs. 718.945 million, is expected to be completed by December. Out of 20 designated sites, six have been finished, including sections of the Shamsabad, Rehmanabad, Waris Khan,…
Islamabad, Sep 30: Saudi Riyal to PKR Steady at 74.17 in Interbank Rate 2024, stands at Rs73.75 for buying and Rs74.30 for selling in the open market, according to forex.pk. The Saudi Riyal is the official currency of Saudi Arabia, and it is subdivided into 100 halalas. For conversions: 500 SAR equals Rs36,875. 1,000 SAR equals Rs73,750. People traveling with Saudi Riyals to Pakistan can convert their currency at banks or exchange companies based on these rates.
