Islamabad, Sep 18: The Exchange Rates Committee of Financial Markets Association of Pakistan issued the following Exchange rates bulletin, here on Wednesday. CONVERSION RATES FOR SEPTEMBER 18, 2024, FOR FOREIGN CURRENCY FOR FORWARD COVER FOR DEPOSITS (EXCLUDING FE-25 DEPOSITS) SBP SETTLEMENT VALUE DATE SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 USD 278.0540 GBP 366.4752 EUR 309.1960 JPY 1.9874
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Islamabad, Sep 18: Pakistan Customs seizes 15,465 smuggled mobile phones, valued at Rs. 446 million, at the Sost Dry Port. This action follows a tip-off about a truck transporting smuggled goods, which had entered Pakistan from China via the Khunjerab Pass. Key Points: Seizure Details: The operation uncovered 15,465 mobile phones, including 8,365 smartphones (iPhone, Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus) and 7,100 bar phones. Market Value: The total estimated value of the seized goods is Rs. 446 million. Discovery Process: The truck, left by an individual claiming a mechanical issue, was secured at the Sost Dry Port. A public notice was issued…
Islamabad, Sep 18: The city of Peshawar will enforce a targeted mobile phone service suspension on September 22 during the Medical and Dental College Entrance Test (MDCAT) 2024. This measure, announced by the Commissioner of Peshawar, aims to maintain the integrity of the examination by preventing cheating and other illicit activities. Key Details: Service Suspension: Mobile phone services will be suspended in areas surrounding all examination centers in Peshawar. Duration: The blackout will last for four hours, aligning with the MDCAT’s testing period. Coordination: The Commissioner’s office has coordinated with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to implement the network shutdown.…
Islamabad. Sep 18: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced the new prices for re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) for September 2024, effective from September 1. Pricing Details: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) Transmission Price: $12.92 per MMBtu (down by 1.1% from last month) Distribution Price: $13.85 per MMBtu (down by 1.1% from last month) Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) Transmission Price: $11.75 per MMBtu (up by 1.2% from August 2024) Distribution Price: $13.42 per MMBtu (up by 1.2% from August 2024) These adjustments reflect OGRA’s ongoing efforts to regulate RLNG pricing in response to market…
Islamabad, Sep 18: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a landmark prize money increase for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, doubling the total prize pool to $7.96 million. Key Prize Money Details: Champions: $2.34 million (up 134% from the previous year) Runners-up: $1.17 million Semi-finalists: $675,000 each All participating teams: $112,500 base prize Teams placing fifth to eighth: $270,000 each Teams in ninth and tenth positions: $135,000 each Scheduled from October 3-20 in the United Arab Emirates, the tournament will feature fierce competition among the world’s top teams. The increased prize money reflects the ICC’s commitment to advancing…
Islamabad, Sep 18: AJK University Bans Jeans and T-Shirts for Students. it has introduced a new dress code policy aimed at upholding the institution’s “dignity and sanctity.” Effective from August 29, this policy seeks to align with local cultural and religious values, applying to both students and staff. Specific Dress Code Requirements: Female Students: Must wear shalwar kameez with a dupatta or gown. Male Students: Should wear “decent dress,” defined as dress pants with collared shirts or shalwar kameez. Prohibited Attire: Tight or see-through clothing Shorts or sleeveless shirts T-shirts with provocative or indecent language or art Torn clothing Jogging…
Islamabad, Sep 18: Pakistan has made notable strides in the United Nations E-Government Development Index (EGDI) 2024, advancing 14 positions to secure the 136th spot, up from 150th in the 2022 survey. This progress marks a significant leap from the “Middle EGDI category” to the “High EGDI category,” reflecting substantial improvements in the country’s digital government capabilities. The country’s EGDI value has risen to 0.5095 from 0.42380 in 2022. Despite trailing behind global leaders like Denmark (0.9847) and regional leaders such as Singapore (0.969) and the Maldives (0.6745), this improvement is a notable achievement. In the E-Participation Index, Pakistan is…
Islamabad, Sep 18: OxfordAQA and Oxford University Press (OUP) Pakistan have announced a new collaboration with The City School (TCS), bringing OxfordAQA International GCSEs and A-levels to students across Pakistan. This partnership represents a significant development in the country’s educational sector. OxfordAQA, a joint venture between Oxford University Press and AQA, offers a range of international qualifications, including GCSEs and A-levels. The collaboration will allow TCS students to access these globally recognized qualifications, including the essential subjects of Islamiyat, Urdu, and Pakistan Studies. Fathima Dada, Managing Director of Education at Oxford University Press, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting OxfordAQA’s…
Islamabad, Sep 18: NCERT Alerts Government Organizations About Rising Email Phishing Attacks. This phishing attack aims to steal credentials from government employees by deceiving them into clicking on malicious links or opening harmful attachments. The attackers used multiple public IP addresses and cloud-based services to hide their identities, with platforms like Cloudflare making it challenging to trace the source of the phishing sites. While the phishing emails did not contain embedded malware, they included phishing links that relied on social engineering tactics to trick recipients. In response, NCERT recommended advanced security measures, such as email filtering systems, email authentication protocols…
Islamabad, Sep 18: On Wednesday morning, Pakistan witnesses partial lunar eclipse. Starting at 5:41 AM (Pakistan Standard Time), the eclipse reached its peak at 7:44 AM and concluded at 9:47 AM. The partial eclipse, also seen in the Americas, Europe, Australia, Africa, and parts of North and Eastern Asia, featured the full “harvest moon” partially obscured by Earth’s shadow, giving it a “bitten” appearance. Lunar eclipse occurs when Earth aligns between the Sun and the Moon, casting a shadow and are observable only during a full moon.
