The Pakistani rupee initially gained ground against the US Dollar in today’s intraday trading, opening at 283.5 in the interbank market. At 12 PM, it exhibited a bullish trend, reaching a peak of 283.275 after strengthening by approximately Rs. 4 against the US Dollar.
The Taliban government has revealed intentions to prohibit certain activities such as witchcraft, black magic, the use of amulets, and what they term ‘false feet.’ The spokesperson for the Ministry of Vice and Virtue, Mohammad Sidik Akif Mahajar, provided insights into this decision.
On his final day as Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif unveiled an incentive package tailored for overseas Pakistanis, aiming to enhance the quality of services and support they receive.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has imposed a visa ban on individuals from 20 African nations, including Ghana, Nigeria, and Sudan, who intend to travel to Dubai. This decision follows reports of many visitors from these countries overstaying their visas and engaging in unauthorized work within the UAE.
The document you’ve shared describes a meeting that took place between officials from Pakistan and the United States. The meeting centered around two main topics: the leadership of Imran Khan and Pakistan’s stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. According to the leaked document, during this meeting, representatives from the U.S. State Department encouraged the Pakistani government to remove Imran Khan from his position as prime minister. This encouragement was reportedly based on the perception that Khan’s position of neutrality regarding the Ukraine conflict was not satisfactory to the U.S.
Iraq’s primary media authority has issued an order requiring all media entities, including social media platforms, to refrain from using the term “homosexuality.”
Saudi Arabia has introduced a fresh council to supervise the operations of the two most sacred mosques in Islam. The announcement was made by the Saudi Cabinet on Thursday.
In honour of Pakistan’s national poet, Allama Iqbal, the Queens borough of New York City has named a road in his honour. The street is now known as “Allama Iqbal Avenue.”
Finance Minister Ishaq Dar stated that there are strong indications that Pakistan’s national flag carrier will recommence its flights to the United Kingdom in October. Speaking during the Senate session, the minister highlighted the government’s efforts in enacting legislation to enhance safety and regulation, aligning them with international aviation standards.
The Saudi Arabian government has introduced a new e-visa waiver program, effective from Thursday, targeting all citizens from the United Kingdom (UK) and Northern Ireland. Under this initiative, individuals from these countries can enter Saudi Arabia once without needing a visa for a maximum stay of six months. However, applicants must submit a waiver application between three months to a minimum of 48 hours before their intended entry into the country.
British Airways is set to give a 13.1% wage increase to approximately 24,000 employees over the next 18 months, reflecting the UK’s inflation rise and the travel sector’s recovery after the pandemic.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in the UK is currently investigating allegations made by Zayna Iman, a 38-year-old Pakistani woman, who accuses Greater Manchester Police (GMP) of stripping, drugging, and sexually assaulting her while in custody at Pendleton Police Station in February 2021.
