In a significant development, the former Prime Minister of Pakistan and leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, has been handed a 3-year prison sentence and a 5-year disqualification in the Toshakhana case. Along with the prison term and disqualification, he has also been fined 1 Lac Pakistani Rupees.
Aviation Minister Khawaja Saad Rafique issued a warning on Friday regarding the potentially dire financial future of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). He said that without immediate correction, the airline could suffer staggering losses of Rs. 259 billion by 2030. Minister Rafique stressed the urgency of implementing essential measures, including transferring administrative control to the private sector.
Following the detection of Type-1 Wild Poliovirus (WPV1) of Afghan origin in a sewage sample in the adjacent district of Rawalpindi, health authorities are set to initiate an anti-polio campaign across the district starting from August 7.
Rice exports in Pakistan, the country’s third-largest export group after Textile and IT services, witnessed a decline of 14.5 percent in FY23, falling to $2.1 billion from the previous year’s $2.5 billion. However, experts remain optimistic about the upcoming year, predicting bumper yields in 2023-24 that will boost rice exports to $3 billion.
AirSial, one of Pakistan’s prominent airlines, has announced its intentions to commence flights to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, according to reports from ARY News.
In a major breakthrough, the cybercrime unit of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) apprehended a foreign individual in Lahore for orchestrating a widespread fraud using an online loan app.
A courageous young girl near Gujranwala Industrial Road successfully thwarted an attempted robbery by two armed individuals on Friday. The girl bravely resisted the masked robbers, unmasking one of them in the process. Startled by her bold response, the robbers hastily fled the scene.
A Bangladeshi salon worker, Mintu Chandra Bari Chandra, residing in Al Ain, UAE, had a stroke of luck when he won a brand-new Jeep Wrangler in Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket raffle. The raffle, known for its cash prizes, also includes a special ‘Dream Car’ draw with a separate ticket for AED 150.
Alex Hales, the accomplished English cricketer, has decided to bid farewell to international cricket, bringing an end to a remarkable career representing England in 156 matches across various formats. The 34-year-old batsman, who amassed an impressive total of 5,066 runs, played a pivotal role in England’s triumphant campaign in the men’s T20 World Cup held in November. His contribution was instrumental in securing victory for his team in the final match against Pakistan in Melbourne.
Kishore Kumar, an unmatched contributor to Bollywood music, remains a beloved and influential playback singer in Indian cinema. His versatility, emotive style, and ability to excel in various languages made him a legend. On his 94th birth anniversary, let’s revisit some of his iconic songs that continue to top music playlists.
Pakistani app developers have climbed to the 16th position in the global rankings in 2023, a significant improvement from their previous 27th position in 2018, as reported by Google. Apps developed in Pakistan were downloaded a total of four billion times last year.
The retail price of sugar in Pakistan has surged to Rs. 150-165 per kilogram, mainly due to a rise in wholesale prices. Retailers are currently selling sugar at Rs. 150 per kg, while online grocery websites, marts, and superstores have set retail prices at Rs. 155-165 per kg. This significant price increase comes despite the sugar sector showing signs of robust growth and posting record-high earnings.
