Islamabad, Dec 9: The City Traffic Police Rawalpindi has recently upgraded the Shehbaz Sharif Park Driving License Centre on Rawal Road to enhance public service. A spokesperson confirmed that the upgrade was completed quickly to provide citizens with more efficient services. The primary objective of the modernization is to offer a smooth, transparent process for obtaining driving licenses. With the new system, applicants will experience quicker service and fewer delays, ensuring a streamlined process. Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Benish Fatima mentioned that the center now utilizes the latest technology to improve convenience for citizens. She emphasized that the updated system…
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Islamabad, Dec 9: The matriculation exams will take place next year during Ramadan, as all educational boards in the province have released a provisional date sheet. The exams will begin on March 4, 2025, with Arabic and History as the first papers, while the final matric exam, Punjabi, will be held on March 24, 2025. The 9th-grade exams will start on March 25, 2025, with the compulsory English paper, concluding on April 18, 2025, with the Punjabi paper. Eid-ul-Fitr holidays are scheduled from March 29 to April 3, 2025 . Practical exams will begin on April 23, 2025. The Punjab…
Islamabad, Dec 9: Australia defeated India by 10 wickets on day three of the second Test in Adelaide to level the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at 1-1. Despite a resilient 42 from Nitish Kumar Reddy, India were dismissed for 175 after resuming on 128-5. Pat Cummins took 5-57, supported by Scott Boland (3-51) and Mitchell Starc (2-60), leaving Australia a target of just 19 runs. Openers Nathan McSweeney and Usman Khawaja easily chased down the target in 3.2 overs. The third Test will be held in Brisbane on December 14. With this defeat, India must win all three remaining Tests…
Islamabad, Dec 9: The Board of Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) met on Sunday to discuss the possibility of purchasing an additional LNG cargo from the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) for January 2025 but could not reach a decision. The board decided to hold off on any decision due to uncertainties in the demand forecasts provided by gas companies. SNGPL had recently requested the government to import an additional cargo for January 2025, but the spot price of LNG has risen above $15 per MMBTU due to high winter demand. Pakistan has already secured 12 LNG…
Islamabad, Dec 9: The price of gold in the international bullion market fell by $7, bringing it to $2,640 per ounce. Consequently, in local markets on Thursday, the price of 24-carat gold per tola decreased by Rs 700, reaching Rs 275,200. Additionally, the price of 10 grams of gold rose by Rs 600, reaching Rs 235,940. In contrast, the price of silver per tola remained stable at Rs 3,400, and the price of 10 grams of silver stayed unchanged at Rs 2,914.95. Gold prices in Pakistan rebounded on Wednesday due to a rise in international markets following two sessions of…
Islamabad, Dec 9: The Foreign Office has issued an advisory to Pakistani nationals regarding travel to Syria due to the deteriorating situation in the country. A press release from the Foreign Office advises Pakistani nationals to avoid unnecessary travel to Syria until the situation improves, considering the recent developments there. The Embassy of Pakistan in Damascus urges Pakistanis currently in Syria to exercise extreme caution and stay in touch. The Foreign Office has also provided contact details for the Embassy. Pakistani nationals in Syria can reach the Embassy through the following phone/WhatsApp numbers: +963 987 127 822, +963 990 138…
Islamabad, Dec 9: Eight members of the OPEC+ group of oil-exporting nations decided to delay increasing oil production due to lower-than-anticipated demand and growing output from non-member countries. The group initially planned to restore 2.2 million barrels per day starting on January 1, 2025, but it will now postpone this until April 1, 2025 The production increases will occur gradually over 18 months, concluding in October 2026. OPEC+, led by Saudi Arabia within the OPEC cartel and including Russia as the leading non-member producer, has previously implemented several output cuts to support oil prices. However, oil prices have remained weak…
Islamabad, Dec 9: On the invitation by the Government of Japan, the first batch of six Pakistani youth will be visiting Japan from December 10 to 17, 2024 under the JENESYS (Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths) program. A total of 41 youths has been invited from the SAARC countries to participate in this program which is being held under the theme of “Energy”. JENESYS is a youth exchange program between Japan and the Asia Pacific region launched by the Japanese Government which aims at promoting mutual respect and understanding among the peoples of Japan and the…
Islamabad, Dec 9: AirHelp has released a definitive list of the best and worst airlines this year, based on three key factors: on-time performance, customer service, and claim processing efficiency. The ranking, which includes 109 airlines, reveals some surprising results, with Brussels Airlines taking the top spot, pushing Qatar Airways, which had held first place since 2018, into second place. Top 10 Best Airlines: Brussels Airlines Qatar Airways United Airlines American Airlines Play Austrian Airlines LOT Polish Airlines Air Arabia Widerøe Air Serbia Top 10 Worst Airlines: Tunisair Buzz Nouvelair Bulgaria Air El Al Israel Airlines Pegasus Airlines IndiGo Tarom…
WhatsApp is introducing a new reminder notification feature to help users stay on top of unread messages. Currently available to beta testers in the latest Android 2.24.25.29 update, this feature sends reminders for unread messages from frequently interacted contacts. The app uses an internal algorithm to identify these contacts, ensuring that important messages don’t go unnoticed. When a user leaves a message unread from a frequently interacted contact, WhatsApp will send a reminder notification. The algorithm works only within the current app installation, meaning it must recalculate interactions if the app is reinstalled, as it does not store data in…
