Islamabad, Nov 4: Cocoa farmers hoard beans in anticipation of price hike Cocoa farmers in the world’s No.2 producer Ghana are hoarding beans in anticipation of higher prices, industry sources told Reuters, potentially squeezing supplies to a global cocoa market looking to recover from last season’s disastrous harvests. A dozen farmers, purchasers, and representatives from the state regulator Cocobod confirmed the practice, though it was unclear how widespread the up-country bean stocking was. Some blamed the practice for the slowdown in bean purchases. An unnamed cocoa farmer in south-central Ghana stated, “I have over 300 bags, but I won’t sell.”…
Author: Mawadat Fatima
Islamabad, Nov 4: Trump Harris Campaigns Sprint to Boost Turnout on Election Eve In a presidential election that each candidate frames as an existential moment for America, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, and their campaigns are frantically trying to get supporters to the polls as the election approaches its final full day on Monday. The electorate is split evenly, both nationally and in the seven battleground states that will determine the winner on Tuesday, despite the startling swirl of events over the past few months. However, because of the close election, it may take days for a winner to be declared.…
Islamabad, Nov 4: The gold price in Pakistan increased slightly on the opening day of the week. According to data issued by the All-Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association, the price of gold (24 carats) rose by Rs. 700 per tola to Rs. 283,700, while the price of 10 grams was also up by Rs. 600 to Rs. 243,227. The price of 10-gram 22 karat gold went up to Rs. 222,958 from Rs. 222,408, the Association reported. The price of per tola and 10-gram silver remained unchanged at Rs. 3,430 and Rs. 2,940.67, respectively. The price of gold in the international market…
Islamabad, Nov 4: At ADIPEC 2024 in Abu Dhabi, top oil and energy businesses from Pakistan are expected to create a big impression by demonstrating their capabilities and looking for strategic alliances at the Pakistan Pavilion. This involvement was planned and led by the Petroleum Institute of Pakistan (PIP), which reflects Pakistan’s expanding influence on the world energy scene. The whole energy sector is brought together by ADIPEC 2024, which provides a great opportunity for businesses to collaborate on projects that complement new ideas and changing business models in response to the demands of the global energy ecosystem. In order…
Islamabad, Nov 4: Graphite Grey is no longer an official color for any of Pak Suzuki Motor Company’s automobiles. According to a notification sent to all authorized dealerships, this change will take effect on November 1, 2024. Dealerships have been told by the firm to cease taking new orders for Suzuki cars in graphite grey. The purpose of this directive is to guarantee future order consistency. The notice was issued by Head of Sales Planning Zarrin Akhtar Jafri, who expressed gratitude to dealers for their efforts in promoting Suzuki products. The message did not, however, explain why the Graphite Grey…
Islamabad, Nov 5: In order to provide necessities at lower prices and provide a safe environment for small enterprises, the Punjab government has approved a budget of Rs. 3.433 billion to open Model Bazaars in 13 towns. With basic necessities frequently priced below regulated rates, 36 Model Bazaars currently operate in 24 districts, including 10 in Lahore. They provide a neat and orderly shopping environment. Model bazaars are now hubs for small business owners rather than only being markets. Aspiring entrepreneurs can put up stalls with free electricity, parking, security, and sanitation for a small monthly cost of Rs. 7,500…
Islamabad, Nov 4: Pakistani Passport Worst in the World for Global Travel Freedom Pakistan’s passport continues to rank among the lowest in the world, below countries affected by conflict like Palestine, according to the most recent Henley Passport Index. Pakistan’s stringent visa requirements, security worries, and weakened diplomatic ties are all blamed for the country’s low ranking, which stands at 102 at the moment. These factors all impede its inhabitants’ access to the world. Only 33 countries grant visa-free entrance to holders of the Pakistani passport; the only ones that fall short are Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan. The green passport…
Islamabad, Nov 4: Govt Issues Cyber Alert Following US Security Update After the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a new Active Directory (AD) security guidance, the Cabinet Division released a cybersecurity advisory. The advice states that AD systems must be protected since they are vital to company IT networks but are often targeted because of their intricate setups and support for legal protocols. The purpose of this tutorial is to help IT teams identify and address major AD vulnerabilities that are frequently used by cybercriminals. Common attack methods used to compromise AD environments, such as Kerberoasting, AS-REP Roasting,…
Islamabad, Nov 4: Mohsin Naqvi Praises Gaddafi Stadium Renovations Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), stated his delight with the ongoing renovations at Gaddafi Stadium and his confidence that the stadium will be ready for the ICC Champions Trophy the next year. During his visit, Naqvi gave officials instructions to improve the stadium’s external appearance and give priority to large parking facilities. The chairman also looked over the rapid renovations in the main building and stadium enclosures, where flooring is almost finished. Naqvi received a thorough progress report from the project director. The stadium’s design and…
Islamabad, Nov 4: Since it falls on a Saturday in 2024, Iqbal Day, which is observed on November 9 in honor of poet and philosopher Allama Iqbal, is generating interest in a potential public holiday this year. In light of its recent past, a lot of people are using social media to ask whether the day will be recognized as a national holiday. The Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) administration first banned the holiday in 2015, but it was brought back in 2022. Iqbal Day was proclaimed a public holiday by the Cabinet Division last year, which fueled hopes for a…
