Islamabad, Oct 5: Muhammad Waseem defeats Georgia’s Jana Memisishi in World ranking fight Pakistan’s star boxer Muhammad Waseem secured a knockout victory against Georgian boxer Jaba Memishishi in the World Boxing Federation (WBF) Bantamweight ranking fight held in Malta. This win marks Waseem’s 13th professional victory, with nine of those victories coming by knockout. Waseem, reflecting on his challenges, expressed frustration over visa issues: “I have been a world champion twice, and they rejected my visa, claiming I would disappear if I went there. I travel all over the world and was training with my coaches in London. I needed…
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Islamabad, Oct 5: October 2024: Normal, urgent latest Pakistani passport fee The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports is responsible for issuing passports to Pakistani citizens who wish to travel abroad for various purposes, such as tourism or employment. A passport serves as the primary identification document for citizens while overseas, ensuring their rights to enter and exit Pakistan. Passport Application Process To apply for a new passport, individuals should visit their nearest passport office and submit their applications. The Directorate General offers three processing categories: normal, urgent, and fast track. As of October 2024, the processing fees for normal…
Islamabad, Oct 5: Air Hostesses Caught Smuggling Smartphones Worth Rs. 11 Million at Karachi Airport Lahore airport customs officials conducted two significant operations on Friday, seizing millions of rupees worth of mobile phones from a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) air hostess and two passengers. Nadia Batool, a PIA air hostess, was found with 30 iPhones valued at over Rs 11.2 million, which were hidden on her person and in her belongings. Additionally, passengers Muhammad Arshad and Fariha Amin were discovered with mobile phones worth Rs 5.5 million in their luggage. All three individuals were arrested, and a case has been…
Islamabad, Oct 5: Islamabad Safe City Cameras Reintroduced for Traffic Fines Monitoring he Islamabad Police’s e-challan system has significantly improved traffic law enforcement, leading to a reduction in fatal accidents and other traffic violations. In September alone, the Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) issued 1,436 e-challan tickets, contributing to the total of over 0.274 million tickets issued since the system’s implementation. This system, aligned with international standards, utilizes data from the Excise and Taxation departments to efficiently manage and monitor violators. E-challans are sent directly to the vehicle owners’ mobile phones and homes, ensuring transparency. If fines remain unpaid, the challan…
Islamabad, Oct 5: The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high on Friday, gaining 341.16 points (0.81%) to reach 42,352.75, while the Nasdaq Composite also rose by 219.37 points (1.22%) to 18,137.85. The S&P 500 climbed 51.13 points (0.90%) to 5,751.07. A stronger-than-expected September jobs report, which revealed the largest job gains in six months and a drop in the unemployment rate to 4.1%, reassured investors about the economy’s strength. Peter Cardillo, Spartan Capital Securities’ chief market economist, noted that the report signaled solid economic activity for the fourth quarter, but it may also slow the Federal Reserve’s…
Islamabad, Oct 5: Oil prices surged on Friday, marking the largest weekly gains in over a year, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures climbed by 43 cents (0.6%) to close at $78.05 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures rose by 67 cents (0.9%) to settle at $74.38 per barrel. The heightened risk of a broader regional conflict emerged after Israel vowed to retaliate against Iran, following a missile attack by Tehran after Israel’s assassination of a Hezbollah leader. However, the gains were tempered after US President Joe Biden discouraged Israel from striking…
Islamabad, Oct 5: UAE gets its first gambling license Wynn Resorts, a major hotel and casino operator, announced on Friday that it had been awarded the first-ever commercial gaming operator’s license in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by the country’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority. The Las Vegas-based company is developing a luxury resort at Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, a joint venture involving affiliates of Wynn Resorts, Marjan, and RAK Hospitality Holding. The project is currently under construction. While officials from Ras Al Khaimah’s government communications office, RAKTDA, and RAK Hospitality Holding have not yet commented,…
ISLAMABAD, Oct 5: The Islamabad district administration has announced a temporary Pillion Riding Banned, effective from today until October 5, to maintain public order and ensure safety in the Federal Capital. According to the spokesman for the ICT administration, the decision aims to prevent potential disruptions to public peace. The ban applies to all motorcyclists in Islamabad, restricting more than one person from riding a motorcycle at any time during this period. Violators will face strict legal action. The ban has been issued under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). Additional District Magistrate Usman Ashraf explained that this…
Islamabad, Oct 5: IESCO Issues Electricity Suspension Schedule for 5 October The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) announced a power suspension schedule for Saturday due to necessary maintenance and routine development work. According to the IESCO spokesperson, the power supply will be suspended in various areas from 07:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Affected areas include Electricity Suspension the Islamabad Circle, Carriage Factory Feeder, Rawalpindi Cantt Circle (Sahala College, Hanif Shaheed, Bostan Road Feeders), and Rawalpindi City Circle (Kurry Road, Tariq Shaheed, Gollra, and Ali Market Feeders). Additionally, in the Attock Circle, Air University, PM Housing Colony, and Qaziabad Feeders will also…
Islamabad, Oct 4: Pakistan’s Test head coach, Jason Gillespie, has stressed the importance of fitness in preparing for the upcoming Test series against England. In a recent interview, Gillespie remarked, “We can’t afford to have players in international cricket who are not fit or strong enough to negotiate the rigors of the game. ” He highlighted the need for consistency and fine-tuning the team’s skills, following Pakistan’s 2-0 loss to Bangladesh. Fitness will now be a key focus moving forward. Appointed as Test coach in April, Gillespie is determined to help Pakistan regain its winning form. As the team prepares…