Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC) has observed a notable surge in visitor numbers, particularly in the first half of 2023. The mosque welcomed over 3.3 million visitors during this period, marking a 127 percent rise compared to the previous year. Among these visitors, there were approximately 914,195 worshippers and 2,388,437 tourists.
The Federal Cabinet has granted permission for the passage of 40 feet containers containing banned auto parts into Afghanistan upon the request of the World Food Program (WFP). These banned spare parts are intended for a fleet of Renault trucks utilized by the WFP.
At Lahore’s Chauburji Chowk, a group of quick-acting people teamed up to save a man’s life and prevented him from jumping off the bridge to end his own life.
In the agricultural region of Hadiara in Lahore, Punjab, an incident occurred where a drone carrying narcotics, worth millions in local currency, crashed into fields, causing alarm among the local community.
Twitter has recently launched a new feature that aims to support content creators by providing them with a share of the ad revenue generated from advertisements displayed in response to their tweets. This initiative is an effort to incentivize creators and foster increased engagement on the platform.
Dubai Police recently hosted an e-football tournament in order to promote positivity and sportsmanship among prisoners.
Fly Jinnah, the leading low-cost airline in Pakistan, has announced the introduction of a new route between Quetta and Islamabad, which will commence operations on July 23, 2023. The new route will provide passengers with five weekly flights, facilitating convenient travel between the two cities.
Gold prices in Pakistan witnessed a substantial increase for the second day in a row, resulting in a total gain of over Rs. 10,000 per tola. The All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA) reported that the price of 24-carat gold surged by Rs. 6,500 per tola to reach Rs. 214,500, while the price of 10 grams rose by Rs. 5,574 to close at Rs. 183,900.
In an effort to address traffic congestion and minimize environmental impact, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) is contemplating the expansion of Pir Sohawa Road, which connects Margalla Hills National Park, the federal capital, and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. This expansion would also provide an alternative route to Bari Imam.
Lahore’s traffic police have significantly increased their efforts to address the issue of motorcyclists riding without helmets.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, revealed his decision to transfer power to a caretaker government on August 14th, marking the beginning of general elections. The announcement comes amidst growing uncertainties surrounding the electoral process. During his address in Islamabad, the Prime Minister assured the public that his government would conclude on August 14th, and the Election Commission of Pakistan would determine the exact date for the elections, be it in October or November.
The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has tentatively approved a proposal to increase the base tariff of electricity by Rs. 4.96 per unit. This decision is aimed at fulfilling a requirement imposed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
