In Wednesday’s interbank trading session, the Pakistani rupee (PKR) exhibited resilience against the US dollar (USD), registering a gain of over 11 paisa. The closing rate concluded at PKR 282.9, an improvement from the previous day’s closure at PKR 283.01 per USD. The local currency observed a bid high of Rs283 and an ask low of Rs282.5 throughout the day. In the open market, exchange companies quoted the dollar at Rs281.5 for buying and Rs284.5 for selling. Against major currencies, the PKR depreciated by 95.3 paisa against the Euro, closing at Rs310.26 compared to the previous value of Rs309.3. Read…
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The National Information Technology Board (NITB) in Islamabad officially introduced the Hajj application on a Wednesday. This innovative application, developed to digitize Hajj operations, was inaugurated by Dr Umar Saif, the caretaker minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications, alongside Aniq Ahmed, the Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony. Dr Umar Saif emphasized the considerable accomplishment of launching the Pak Hajj app, highlighting its role in simplifying access to essential information for pilgrims through a user-friendly interface. He further noted the accelerated pace of digitization in the country, attributing it to the guidance provided by the State Bank…
The Central Directorate of National Savings (CDNA) in Islamabad has recently implemented adjustments to the interest rates across various National Savings schemes, resulting in a reduction of up to 16 percent. Notably, special savings certificates experienced a decrease of 160 base points or 16.40%, while the interest rate on defense savings certificates remains unchanged. Specifically, the Regular Income Certificate saw a reduction of 96 basis points, leading to a new profit rate of 15.12%. Additionally, Behbood Income Certificates and Shuhuda’s Family Welfare Account each underwent a decrease of 24 basis points, resulting in profit rates of 16.08% for both. This…
In a pioneering move to democratize the electoral process, Khyber News has embarked on a groundbreaking journey with the launch of “INTIKHABAAT 2024,” a program designed to foster a meaningful dialogue between political candidates and the residents of the Merged Districts, Baluchistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) provinces. This unique initiative goes beyond conventional election coverage, aiming to create a broad platform for open discussions, involving both candidates and the common people. The primary objective of INTIKHABAAT 2024 is to facilitate a direct exchange of ideas, concerns, and solutions between political candidates and the electorate. The show adopts a community-centric approach,…
LAHORE: In a proactive move to reclaim public spaces, Deputy Commissioner Rafia Haider, also the Administrator of Metropolitan Corporation Lahore (MCL), has granted a 24-hour extension to the encroachment mafia’s ultimatum. Aligned with the directives of the Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister, a decisive operation against encroachers is now slated to kick off on Wednesday, marking a significant step in restoring the city’s urban landscape. Scheduled for the morning of December 20, the city-wide anti-encroachment operation will be under the vigilant supervision of DC Rafia Haider, acting in accordance with the Chief Minister’s guidance. This collaborative effort involves various entities, including…
In a groundbreaking move toward gender inclusivity and environmental sustainability, the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) has embarked on a comprehensive training program aimed at equipping 18 women with the skills to operate modern buses. This initiative carried out in collaboration with the Motorway Police, marks a significant step forward in diversifying the transportation sector. During the initial phase, a partnership between the Motorway Police and SMTA has facilitated specialized training for these women drivers. The practical aspect of bus driving is being imparted by seasoned instructors from the Peoples Bus Service (PBS), a division under the umbrella of SMTA.…
Lahore: Former Prime Minister and PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif asserted on Tuesday that PTI’s ‘change’ and ‘Naya Pakistan’ slogans were a ‘fraud. Addressing the 12th meeting of PML-N’s parliamentary board in Lahore, he emphasized that during his tenure in 2017, Pakistan was prosperous, having bid farewell to the IMF and repaid foreign loans. Underlining his leadership achievements, Nawaz stated that the PML-N government, during his tenure, developed a network of motorways and initiated the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). He expressed confidence that if allowed to remain in power, Pakistan would have surged ahead, becoming an Asian Tiger. Nawaz claimed to…
Lahore: Sher Afzal Marwat, senior vice president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been released from Kot Lakhpat Jail Lahore following his arrest outside Lahore High Court (LHC) last week. Marwat challenged his detention under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order (MPO). Today, the Lahore High Court ordered his release, stating that his arrest was politically motivated and unrelated to illegal activity. Justice Shahid Shehram Sarwat nullified the PTI leader’s detention, instructing immediate release. The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) joined in demanding Marwat’s release, condemning the arrest as a violation of human rights. They urged a revision of…
Islamabad: Hiba Fawad, the spouse of former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry, has raised allegations of a police attempt to arrest her. In a video shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Hiba Fawad disclosed, “I declared two days ago that my husband, Fawad Chaudhry, will contest elections from jail. I will lead his election campaign, formalizing the announcement through a press conference.” She asserted that during her attempt to hold a press conference, Fawad Chaudhry’s brothers—Faraz Chaudhry, Faisal Chaudhry, Foaq Sher Baaz, and the head of their household, Chaudhry Shahbaz Hussain—locked the press club to thwart…
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan: As of December 18, students in both public and private schools are embarking on their winter holidays, a respite crucial in the face of rising challenges related to smog, poor air quality, and dense fog in Lahore. The annual break, spanning until January 2, 2024, proves especially beneficial for students, shielding them from navigating through hazardous dense fog and low visibility conditions during their commute to school. The widespread fog has significantly impacted areas such as Defence Housing Authority (DHA) phases 1 to 5, DHA Phase 9 town, Askari 11 Lahore, DHA Phase 6, DHA Phase 8,…
