Author: Mawadat Fatima

Islamabad, Oct 21: Honda CD 70 Price Update for 2024 Model Released in October The Honda CD 70 2024 continues to stand the test of time in the Pakistani two-wheeler market. With an unchanged design dating back to the 1990s, this classic motorcycle from the Japanese auto giant, Honda, has managed to capture an impressive 40 percent of the country’s two-wheeler market. Honda CD 70 Prices update Surprisingly, even with the appreciation of the local currency, Honda has not announced any price reductions for the CD 70. The latest rates for this evergreen two-wheeler are as follows: Honda CD70: PKR 157,900…

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Islamabad, Oct 21: After falling more than 7% last week due to concerns about demand in China, the world’s largest oil importer, and a reduction in anxiety about possible supply interruptions in the Middle East, oil prices steadied in early trade on Monday. Oil prices by 0120 GMT, Brent crude futures had increased by 8 cents, or 0.11%, to $73.14 per barrel. At $69.32 per barrel, U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures increased by 10 cents, or 0.14%. Last week, Brent had dropped more than 7%, and WTI had dropped about 8%. Due to the Middle East’s declining risk premiums…

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Islamabad, Oct 21; Gold price hit new record high in Pakistan as the yellow metal maintained an upward trend on Monday 10,21,2024 in line with the increase in the international market. In the domestic market, the price of gold per tola increased by Rs500 to Rs282,300, which is the latest record high in Pakistan. Similarly, 10-gram gold was sold at Rs242,027 after it recorded an increase of Rs429, according to rates shared by the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). Globally, the gold price was set at $2,726 per ounce after increasing $5 during the day. Silver prices gained…

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Islamabad, Oct 21: CM Maryam Approves 3 New Authorities in Punjab To supervise horticulture, local development, and sanitation in the province, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the creation of three provincial authorities. The Punjab Development Authority, Punjab Water & Sanitation Authority, and Punjab Horticulture Authority were established at a special meeting on Sunday. Later on, legislation to formally establish these entities will be introduced. While local organizations will be in charge of carrying out the plans pertaining to development, water and sanitation, and horticulture, these provincial bodies will be in charge of creating policies and strategies at the federal…

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Islamabad, Oct 21: Samsung has released the Galaxy Z Fold 6 Special Edition, which boasts multiple improvements, as promised—but only in South Korea. With the most sophisticated camera system seen on a folding phone, this is currently Samsung’s thinnest and lightest foldable to date. The Honor Magic V3, which weighs 226 grams and has a thickness of 9.3 mm, is the thinnest and lightest folding device in the world; the Galaxy Fold is only 10.6 mm thick and weighs 236 grams. With a larger 8-inch main display and a 20:18 aspect ratio, the screen also has the biggest aspect ratio…

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Islamabad, Oct 21: Punjab Govt Implements Artificial Rain to Combat Smog Crisis in Lahore The Punjab administration is taking aggressive steps to combat the deteriorating haze in Lahore and has finished making plans for artificial rain. A coordinated effort comprising important departments like the Department of Environment, Army Aviation, Civil Aviation, PCSIR, and the Meteorological Department is currently ongoing, according to Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb. The minister clarified that financial resources have already been set out for the implementation of artificial rain, which will be used as needed. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz of Punjab issued the directions that led to…

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Islamabad, Oct 21: Xiaomi Creates China’s First 3nm Chip, Marking Breakthrough in Advanced Technology There have long been rumors that Xiaomi is working on a smartphone processor, and it looks like the business has made this milestone. Xiaomi has successfully finished the “tape-out” process for China’s first 3nm smartphone System-on-a-Chip (SoC), according to a report from Chinese media site MyDrivers. The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology’s Chief Economist made this revelation on BRTV, a state-owned television network in China. On X, a video of that announcement was circulated. Although the paper verifies that the chip is constructed…

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Islamabad, Oct 21: OnePlus 13 Official Launch Date Confirmed for October 2024 The launch date of OnePlus 13, the company’s newest flagship phone, has been formally revealed. The successor to the OnePlus 12 will be unveiled in China on October 31 at 4 PM, which means 1 PM in Pakistan. OnePlus 13 Official Launch Date is expected to be among the first smartphones to utilize the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Three color options will be available for the OnePlus 13. “White Dawn” incorporates Silk Glass technology for a smooth and sophisticated finish. “Blue Moment” will be the first in…

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Islamabad, Oct 21: IMF Climate Financing: Finance Minister to Request $2 Billion This Week This week, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb will ask the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for $2 billion in climate finance. This request comes after another that the IMF Climate Financing did not deem urgent. According to sources, the Ministry of Finance is ready to talk about the suggested finance when it meets with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the IMF. According to further sources, Pakistan’s plans for climate change initiatives would be reviewed with the president of the World Bank (WB). After the current loan program is…

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Islamabad, Oct 21: Ramiz Raja Shifts Responsibility to Babar for Pakistan’s Pitch Woes Although he had previously defended the contentious surface conditions, former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Ramiz Raja has blamed Babar Azam for the lackluster home pitches during his tenure. Raja made a major departure from Ramiz’s previous public position when he stated, during the broadcast of the second Test between Pakistan and England at Multan, that pitch-related decisions were heavily influenced by the then-captain Babar. According to Ramiz Raja, Actually, I wasn’t in charge of the pitch preparation. All I had on my ears was…

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