Islamabad, Sep 8: “Tea is an embedded part of our culture, joy, and conversations. One cannot take tea away from a Pakistani’s life,” said Sadia Khatri, a writer from Karachi. “Any time is a good time for tea.” This sentiment is in line with Pakistan’s deeply ingrained tea culture, which has led to the nation becoming the world’s biggest importer of tea. Pakistan imported tea worth over $600 million (about RMB 4.033 billion) only last year. China’s tea exports to Pakistan totalled $5.76 million during 2023, according to the United Nations COMTRADE database on international trade. “I’m here to explore…
Author: Mawadat Fatima
Islamabad, Sep 8: It is largely expected that the state bank of Pakistan would lower its key policy rate for the third time in a row. The cut, which is anticipated to be between 1% and 1.5%, comes after inflation dropped to single digits in August and is intended to boost the economy in the 2024–2025 fiscal year. Given the considerable difference between the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) current policy rate and the most recent inflation reading, which yields a real interest rate of 10–11%, there is a chance for a bigger drop. Pakistan has historically kept its real…
Islamabad, Sep 8: Universal Education Underscoring the pressing need to establish a prosperous future for the nation and its children, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appealed for the public’s backing of the government’s initiatives to advance literacy and guarantee universal education. PM Shehbaz stated that literacy was a vital human right and a constitutional guarantee of the nation’s prosperity in his speech on International Literacy Day. Universal Education Every year on September 8, we commemorate Literacy Day to raise awareness among legislators of the vital role that literacy plays in society. “Promoting multilingual education: Literacy for mutual understanding and peace”…
Islamabad, Sep 8: On Sunday, which cited service administration, metro bus service operations between Islamabad and Rawalpindi have been suspended owing to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) public rally. The Metro Bus service stated that the government of Islamabad was still in charge of the operation, which would remain suspended from Sadar Station to the Pakistan Secretariat. With today’s gathering in Islamabad, the PTI hopes to show off its political might. The location has already been visited by the party’s leadership, and everything is ready. The district administration had approved the rally on the condition that it take place between 4…
Islamabad, Sep 8: The federal government has finalized a compulsory “Severance Package” for government employees, high level sources told Bloom Pakistan. According to sources, this package would be implemented by amending the Civil Servants Act of 1973 so that all government workers will be covered equally and without any special treatment. An earlier modification that incorporated a Compulsory Retirement Package into the current law was already approved by the Federal Cabinet. The policy focuses on workers who are impacted by government mergers, department dissolutions, and ministry abolitions. Any federal servant whose job is eliminated will be qualified for the severance…
Islamabad, Sep 8: Illegal Appointments at AIOU 99 workers were unlawfully appointed during the 2022–2023 term, according to an audit study. The results showed that provincial and regional quotas were disregarded by the authorities. According to the investigation, the appointments were made without following the required processes, such as publishing an announcement in the public, which is required by the Establishment Division’s standards. Furthermore, the auditors were not given access to test-based merit lists or the candidates’ exam papers for inspection. The study also made clear that these appointments were not made in accordance with the Selection Board’s recommendations, and…
Islamabad, Sep 7: Pakistani Club vs Afghanistan U-17 squad of Islamabad is preparing for an important three-match series that starts on October 5 versus Afghanistan U17. The opening match between the two youth teams will take place at Ghazi Stadium in Kabul, and it looks to be a fierce international matchup. With the second game set for October 7 in Kabul, the Afghan team will have home advantage for the first two games. The Popo U-17 team will likely be put to the test in these back-to-back games as they take on a competitive Afghan team at home. With the…
Islamabad, Sep 7: KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan registered a decline on Saturday, according to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA). Gold now costs Rs261,500 per tola, a reduction of Rs2,000. In a similar vein, the price of 10-gram gold fell by Rs. 1714, selling for Rs. 224,194. On the other hand, the price of silver per tola was steady at Rs 2,950. The spot price of gold dropped 0.8% to $2,495.86 an ounce after reaching a record high on August 20. At $2,524.60, U.S. gold futures ended the day 0.7% down. Spot silver dropped 3.1% to $27.92…
Islamabad, Sep 7: Samsung’s much awaited Galaxy S24 FE is believed to carry over the well-known design of its predecessor, the Galaxy S23 FE. The future phone is shown in the pictures in four striking hues: blue, graphite, green, and yellow. Although it’s also rumored that a white version is being developed, it’s noticeably missing from this leak. The renders suggest that Samsung is sticking to the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” philosophy with the S24 FE’s design. The overall aesthetic appears nearly identical to the S23 FE, with even minute details like the LED flash placement remaining unchanged. Although…
Growing Freelancing in Technology a concept of working independently offering client services on a project basis, has gained significant momentum in Pakistan. Freelancing has grown in popularity among Pakistanis as a career choice thanks to the digital revolution and improved connectivity. From web development to content creation and graphic design to digital marketing, freelancing offers many opportunities in Pakistan. The freelancing sector in Pakistan has seen remarkable growth in recent years, particularly in technology-related fields such as software development, web design, digital marketing, and content creation. This surge has largely been driven by Pakistan’s young and tech-savvy workforce, eager to leverage the opportunities…
