New Delhi is facing a major crisis as officials work urgently to open flood gates at a barrage on the Yamuna River. The river’s water levels have surged to their highest in 45 years due to heavy rainfall in the city and nearby hilly regions, leading to severe flooding and disruptions across the capital.
The Federal Minister of Commerce, Syed Naveed Qamar, is withholding his signature for the establishment of the Pakistan Land Port Authority (PLPA) in the cabinet. He has expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of consultation with his ministry regarding the matter.
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.
