According to an FBR spokesperson, as many as 38 teams of FBR raided different markets and shops in Saddar, Jamsheed Town, Liaquatabad, Baldia, and SITE during an ongoing action against non-paid cigarettes. Non-duty-paid cigarettes were recovered in huge quantities. On August 23, 2023, Pakistan Customs foiled a bid to smuggle non-duty-paid goods from Quetta to […]
The characteristic pink buses will soon be driven by trained women on Karachi’s streets. At Mehran Depot, the last stage of training for female drivers is now in progress and is scheduled to end on January 15. Even though gender equality is still a problem in Pakistan, brave women in Karachi are actively trying to […]
The people of Karachi wrapped up warm as the city witnessed the coldest night of the winter season this year today (Wednesday), with the mercury dropping to 12 degrees Celsius. Cold and dry weather is likely to prevail in the metropolis in the next 24 hours, said the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The Met Office […]
According to a press release, Karachi’s much awaited and beloved culinary and music event, the Eat Festival, is scheduled to return for its 11th year from January 12–14. For the city’s foodies and music fans, the three-day festival promises to be an amazing event. The Festival promises to be filled with a vast array of […]
The Sindh government has launched a praiseworthy move to improve the efficiency of vaccination distribution in the state. Offering electric motorcycles to women who work in the vaccine supply chain is a calculated measure meant to get around logistical obstacles and guarantee prompt and comprehensive immunization coverage. The government has responded to the demand for […]
Despite police claims of meticulous planning and awareness campaigns, the city resonated with the sounds of firecrackers and intense aerial firing. Citizens defied the prohibition on aerial firing, with most occurrences observed from rooftops in multiple locations, including New Karachi, Surjani Town, North Karachi, and many others. Efforts to prevent incidents included deploying large police […]
In the wake of the New Year celebrations in the country, Karachi police had warned revelers that they would be charged with terrorism for aerial firing. However, the police officials stated that the aerial firing injured a seven-year child in Bahadurabad, three at Five Star Chowrangi, two others at Seaview, and one each in Liaquat […]
Gold Rate in Pakistan on 7 February 2023: The current gold price in Pakistan is Rs.173954 per 10 grams and Rs.202900 per tola. Karachi is the leading city for gold prices in Pakistan and other cities including Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Quetta follow the Karachi Sarafa Bazar Association. The latest gold prices for 22 carats, […]
PTI chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday said that his party would approach the courts to establish the “authenticity” of the recently leaked audio tapes and have a joint investigation team (JIT) constituted to bring to light those responsible for the bugging of the Prime Minister Office (PMO). A series of audio […]
Pakistan’s diplomatic skills will be tested this week when the European countries will put to vote a resolution against Russia at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In March, Islamabad abstained from voting against Russia, something that drew a strong reaction from the United States and other western countries. Pakistan joined China, India and many […]
