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ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Law and Justice would soon send a summary to the prime minister so that he could take a decision about grant of extension, or otherwise, to sitting chairman of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) retired Justice Javed Iqbal for another term of four years, sources said on Thursday. The ministry has been working on a proposal in this regard and will forward it to the prime minister soon as the four-year term of Justice Iqbal as NAB chairman will expire this month. A senior official of the ministry said that although the government had yet to take a final decision about the grant of extension to Justice Iqbal, “the law ministry is working on a proposal for the prime minister regarding promulgation of an ordinance for giving extension to (the sitting) NAB chairman”. The summary, he said, would put relevant propositions before Prime Minister Imran Khan; it would not confine itself to grant of an extension but also suggest the legal case against such a move

KARACHI: With the weather system getting stronger and strengthening further into a cyclonic storm, the city life remained on the edge witnessing stronger winds that uprooted several structures, including poles, and scattered drizzling on Thursday as authorities warned that Karachi and other coastal cities of Sindh and Balochistan were expected to be buffeted by gusty winds and heavy showers when the cyclone passes by in the Arabian Sea by Friday morning. Due to the uncertain situation, the Sindh government on Thursday night announced that all educational institutions across the province would remain closed. The Met office in its latest alert of the day [Thursday] said that the growing depression in the Arabian Sea was at 240-kilometer east-southeast of Karachi warning that the system was likely to strengthen further into a cyclonic storm during next 12 to 18 hours and move west-northwestwards. “The depression over northeast Arabian Sea has moved west-northwestwards at a speed of 20k

ISLAMABAD: With only 20 per cent vaccine-eligible people fully vaccinated in Pakistan, mobility is going to become difficult for non-vaccinated people from Friday (today). According to data shared by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Thursday, 1,742 new cases of Covid-19 and 39 deaths caused by the disease were reported in a single day. The number of active cases was 47,832. According to decisions of the NCOC, from Oct 1 only fully vaccinated people will be allowed to stay in transportation business of students and schools-related supplies. Similarly, only fully vaccinated people will be allowed to enter and work in shopping malls. Moreover, only fully vaccinated people would be allowed domestic and international air travel and restriction will be both for inbound and outbound travellers. However, to become eligible to travel in trains and buses people will have to be fully vaccinated by Oct 15. Similarly, only fully vaccina­ted people would be allowed to travel o

KARACHI: Today (UAE Dirham to PKR) exchange rate in Pakistan’s currency market on (1st October, 2021) updated here. BOL News update daily currency exchange rates. The buying rate of the Dirham to PKR (AED TO PKR) was Rs 44.00 while its selling rate was Rs 46.49 currency market on October 1st, 2021. Today UAE Dirham […] The post UAE Dirham to PKR: Today AED TO PKR exchange rate on, 1st October appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3kWMD4v https://ift.tt/35M4ELc

Karachi: Gold Rate in Pakistan today on 1st October 2021 is being sold for Rs. 97480 per 10 grams, and the price of Gold is Rs. 113700 per tola in Pakistan today. Today Gold Rate in Karachi Check the updated price of Gold (Last Updated, 1st October 2021) Karachi Is the main hub for Gold Rate, Every City […] The post Today Gold Rate in Karachi (Pakistan) – 1st October 2021 appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/39Ro0zR https://ift.tt/3okN33n

Karachi: USD to PKR – Today US Dollar price in Pakistan on 1st October 2021 is Rs. 170.75. This is the inter-bank closing exchange rate for the US Dollar to Pakistani Rupee which is provided by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) every day. US Dollar to Pakistan Rupee rate is based on open market rates which are […] The post US Dollar rate in Pakistan today on, 1st October 2021 appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3CZcAGG https://ift.tt/3s388Tf

OTTAWA: Canada on Thursday held its first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to honor the lost children and survivors of indigenous schools, following the gruesome discovery of more than 1,000 unmarked graves at two former schools earlier this year. The so-called residential school system, which operated between 1831 and 1996, removed about 150,000 indigenous children from their families. Some were subjected them to abuse, rape and malnutrition at schools in what the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 2015 called “cultural genocide.” Run by the government and Christian churches – mostly Catholic – the schools’ stated aim was to assimilate indigenous children. Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government created the new federal holiday in June. “I urge you to pause and reflect on Canada’s full history,” said Governor General Mary May Simon, the first aboriginal person to serve as the representative in Canada of its head of state, Queen Elizabeth. People march from

The government on Thursday increased the price of petrol by Rs4 per litre and that of high speed diesel (HSD) by Rs2 per litre. Meanwhile, the prices of kerosene oil and light diesel oil (LDO) were increased by Rs7.05 and Rs8.82 per litre, respectively. From Oct 1, the price of petrol will be Rs127.30 per litre, high speed diesel will be Rs122.04 per litre, kerosene oil will be Rs99.31 and light diesel oil will be Rs99.51 per litre. In a press release, the Finance Division said the Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) had worked out higher petroleum prices based on an increase in prices in the international market as well as exchange rate variations in the last two weeks. However, Prime Minister Imran Khan had "decided against the recommendation and passed on the minimum increase in prices to the consumers", it stated. The government absorbed the higher international pressure of prices through a reduction in the petroleum levy and the sales tax, according to the not

Pakistani film actor Meera has claimed that the showbiz industry suffered a massive financial loss worth billions due to the [Dual Nikah] case against her. The Baaji actor, who has been involved in numerous scandals, made the declaration today at the hearing of the dual Nikah case in a local court in Lahore. The dual […] The post ‘Showbiz industry suffered loss worth billions due to case against me’ says Meera appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3D2CTM2 https://ift.tt/2Y8QoeC

National T20 Cup: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa defeated Sindh by 6 wickets in the 12th match of the National T20 Cup in Rawalpindi Stadium. Fakhar Zaman was awarded Player of the match as he scored 49 runs off 32 balls, and remained the top scorer of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He smashed 4 boundaries and 4 sixes. Sahibzada Farhan […] The post National T20 Cup: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa beats Sindh by 6 wickets appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3D2CSaW https://ift.tt/3zWYHa0

Ushna Shah, an actor, is disappointed with Indian director Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film Heeramandi. Turning to her Twitter, the Bashar Momin star, who has been quite vocal on the subject, went on to explain why a series about Lahore courtesans should be made by Pakistani filmmakers. “Heera-Mandi was what present-day inner-city Lahore is. Like […] The post Ushna Shah burst over filmmakers says ‘not a single Netflix original has been made by Pakistan’ appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3kWwVq4 https://ift.tt/3zY01cA

A hotel in India’s capital Delhi will be paying millions of rupees in compensation to a model for giving her a wrong haircut as per judicial commission orders. It was reported that she went to the salon in ITC Maurya hotel back in 2018 and asked for her hair to have long flicks which covers her face in the front and at the back along with four-inch straight hair trimmed from the bottom. They did not follow her instructions and cut her hair more than she had asked for. She raised the matter with the management who offered a free of cost hair treatment. It proved to be a case of medical negligence as it burned her scalp and caused severe irritation. Read More: Salon ordered to pay $271,000 for ‘botching’ model’s haircut The complainant Ashna Roy had claimed that the model could not work on her new projects which was a huge financial and emotional loss in her way to be a top celebrity. The hotel chain has been directed to pay INR20 million as compensation to the aspiring model by Th

KARACHI: The foreign exchange reserves held by the central bank fell 1.27% during the week ending on September 24, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday. On September 24, the foreign currency reserves held by the SBP were recorded at $19,294.5 million, down $249 million compared with $19,543.4 million recorded on September 17. Overall liquid foreign currency reserves held by the country, including net reserves held by banks other than the SBP, stood at $26,150.8 million. Net reserves held by banks amounted to $6,856.3 million. Read More:  GOVT JACKS UP PETROL PRICE BY RS4 PER LITRE The central bank cited no reason behind the decrease in the reserves. Facebook Notice for EU! You need to login to view and post FB Comments! The post SBP reserves fall $249mn to $19.3bn appeared first on ARY NEWS . from ARY NEWS https://ift.tt/2ZL2Rpc https://ift.tt/eA8V8J

LARKANA: Police officials claimed to have arrested a man for filming female students of colleges and schools in Sindh’s Ratodero taluka for uploading it on TikTok, ARY News reported on Thursday. The police department has taken action against a man who was allegedly involved in secretly recording videos of female students going to their schools and colleges. Police said that the accused named Jansar Lashari used to edit and upload videos of the girls on TikTok without their consent. READ: LAHORE MODEL IFRAH KHAN ARRESTED UNDER BLACKMAILING CHARGES Following the arrest, the accused was released after he wrote apology letter to the families of the female students. Moreover, police officials have also deleted all videos from the mobile phone of the accused. On September 6, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Cell had arrested a ‘TikToker’ for allegedly blackmailing and harassing a girl to extort money. The FIA spokesperson had said in a statement that a ‘TikToker’ was

The video of an electronic scooter catching intense fire grabbed the social media users’ attention towards the technology. A Twitter user Patrao shared the minute and 51-second clip in which the scooter is seen emitting smoke. It shortly catches fire and the intensity goes higher and lower with each second. The people are seen running for safety. “Buy a E Scooter and suffer,” the caption read. Buy a E Scooter and suffer pic.twitter.com/OGX6CxMmMb — Patrao (@in_patrao) September 29, 2021 The netizens have suggested different reasons for electronic vehicles and the precautions that need to be taken by the owners and companies alike. Manufacturer should provide complimentary suitable class fire extinguisher — Narasimha M Hulgi (@NMHulgi) September 29, 2021 Can be used during the upcoming Deepavali. Just mix colours. — Avinash (ಭಾರತೀ ಪುತ್ರ) (@aveenaash) September 30, 2021 Why such incident happens with electric scooters? We need to know the exact reasons for such ty

LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed lockdown in different districts having low Covid vaccination rate with effect from October 1, ARY News reported. The Punjab health secretary announced that the lockdown restrictions will be imposed from October 1 to October 15 in all districts of the province except Rawalpindi due to the high vaccination rate. Punjab Health Secretary Imran Sikandar Baloch said in a statement that businesses and markets will be allowed to be opened by 10:00 pm and Sunday will be observed as a holiday. READ: NCOC ANNOUNCES FRESH CURBS FOR UNVACCINATED PEOPLE In-door dining will be permitted with 50 per cent capacity only for vaccinated people till 11:59 pm, whereas, only vaccinated people will be allowed for outdoor dining. 200 vaccinated guests will be allowed to gather in indoor wedding events and 400 in outdoor marriage ceremonies across the province. The health authorities granted permission to vaccinated citizens aged above 30 to visit the shrines. RE

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has recorded 10 deaths due to COVID-19 during the past 24 hours, whereas, 221 new cases were reported in the province, ARY News reported on Thursday. After reporting 10 more deaths, the total count of mortalities has reached up to 5,547 in the province, whereas, the number of infections stood at 174,017. 218 patients have recovered from the virus, taking the total count to 163,908. Pakistan reported 39 more deaths during the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus, lifting the overall number of fatalities to 27,729. According to the latest figures released by the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC), the number of positive cases has surged to 1,245,127 after the emergence of 1,742 fresh cases. Pakistan has conducted 52,635 tests in the past 24 hours out of which 1,742 persons were tested positive for the disease. The COVID Positivity Ratio was recorded at 3.30 per cent. 3,768 patients are still said to be critical across the country, while 1

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday increased the price of petrol by Rs4 per litre for the first fortnight of October, effective from Friday , according to a notification issued by the Finance Ministry. The government approved Rs4 per litre increase on petrol and Rs2 per litre in the price of diesel. The price of kerosene oil went up by Rs7.05 while the rate of light diesel was jacked up to Rs8.82 per litre. Petrol, with the Rs4 increase, will now cost Rs127.30 per litre, whereas high-speed diesel, with an increase of Rs2, will now cost Rs122.04 per litre. The new prices will come into effect from 12:00 midnight. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) had sent a summary to the petroleum division seeking an increase in petrol price by Rs5.25 per litre. The diesel price was recommended to be raised by Rs3.5 per litre. The federal government had  increased the price of petrol by Rs5 per litre on September 15. The government had approved Rs5 per litre increase on pe

KARACHI: The Sindh Education and Literacy Department announced that all private and Govt schools, colleges would remain closed across the province tomorrow (Friday) amid the cyclone threat, ARY News reported on Thursday. The decision was made in a meeting chaired by Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Shah. Earlier, all Sindh Private Schools and Colleges Association announced that private schools and colleges would remain closed in the “districts affected by the rain” on Friday. Chairman All Sindh Private Schools and Colleges Association (ASPSCA) Syed Tariq Shah made the announcement on Thursday amid the cyclone threat. He said the decision was made after parents expressed concerns over reports of possible urban flooding in Karachi and other Sindh cities. Met department issues warning The Pakistan Meteorological Department in its fresh  alert issued on Thursday evening said that the depression over the northeast Arabian Sea has moved west-northwestward at a speed of 20km/hr dur

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday issued an alert for a tropical cyclone, predicting torrential rain and squally winds along the Sindh-Makran coast. Late on Thursday, the Sindh education department announced that all private and government schools and colleges would remain closed on Friday. The PMD, also known as the Met Office, in its latest update said that a depression over the northeast Arabian Sea had moved west-northwestward at a speed of 20 kilometres per hour during the last 12 hours, and now stood at a distance of about 240km east-southeast of Karachi. "The system is likely to strengthen further into a cyclonic storm during the next 12-18 hours and move west-northwestwards," the alert said. Under the influence of the system, widespread rain, wind thunderstorms with scattered heavy to very heavy rainfall and squally winds were likely in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin, Mirpurkhas, Thaparkar, Umerkot, Sanghar, Shaheed Benazirabad, Naushero

The first world fair to be held in the Middle East, Expo 2020 Dubai, opened on Thursday with a lavish ceremony of fireworks, music and messaging about the power of global collaboration for a more sustainable future. Stars headlining the opening ceremony, which was projected in public spaces around the UAE, included Italian tenor singer Andrea Bocelli, British singer Ellie Goulding, Chinese pianist Lang Lang and Saudi singer Mohammed Abdu. Dubai, the region's tourism, trade and business hub, is hoping to boost its economy by attracting 25 million business and tourist visits to the world fair which has been built from scratch on 4.3 square kilometres (1.7 sq mile) of desert. Many countries and companies are also looking to the expo — the first major global event open to visitors since the coronavirus pandemic — to boost trade and investment. A logo of the Dubai Expo 2020 is pictured during the opening ceremony in Dubai, Thursday. — Reuters The full expo site will open its do

Komal Aziz is a fantastic and diverse Pakistani television actress who is best recognized for her performance in Ishq-e-Benaam, for which she received a nomination for Best Soap Actress. She is also known for her leading roles in Bharosa Pyar Tera, Bisaat-e-Dil. And Raaz-e-Ulfat. Komal faced so many ups and downs in her life but she never gave […] The post Komal Aziz adorably poses for sunny weather in her recent pictures, see photos appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3kW6zEH https://ift.tt/3D0sSPI

 YouTube announced Wednesday it would remove videos and some high-profile users that falsely claim approved vaccines are dangerous, as social networks seek to crack down on health misinformation around Covid-19 and other diseases. Video-sharing giant YouTube has already banned posts that spread false myths around coronavirus treatments, including ones that share inaccurate claims about Covid-19 […] The post YouTube cracks down on anti-vaccine misinformation appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3memRbl https://ift.tt/39LXFTG

Zhalay Sarhadi is known as a beautiful and talented actress in the Pakistani media industry. She was born on June 11, 1981, in Pakistan. She started her career with the drama serial Uraan in 2010. She has 552K followers on her Instagram profile. She most often shares pictures of her daily routine with her fans […] The post Zhalay Sarhadi latest photoshoot with daughter appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3kToyLP https://ift.tt/3CXbb3w

Former spinner Mushtaq Ahmed believes that England’s cricketers would happily tour Pakistan and says his country deserved better having travelled the other way at the height of the pandemic. Ahmed, who has a foot in both camps after serving as England’s spin-bowling coach in 2009-2015, voiced his frustration to AFP after English cricket chiefs controversially cancelled tours for […] The post England cricketers would tour Pakistan, says frustrated Mushtaq Ahmed appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/2ZyxMEY https://ift.tt/3CYIrHq

Nia Sharma is an Indian actress and model. She was born on 17 September 1990 in India.  Nia Sharma made her television debut in 2010 with the show Kaali – Ek Agnipariksha and later appeared in the host Behenein both in supporting roles. She most often shares pictures of her daily routine with her fans […] The post Nia Sharma’s latest bold photos set the internet on fire appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3m7MudH https://ift.tt/3AXkCPU

LAHORE: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) offices will continue to work till 12 noon today (Thursday) to submit income tax returns. The FBR had issued a notification to extend the working hours of the offices for the purpose of filing income tax returns. Relevant FBR offices have also been directed to liaise with the concerned […] The post The FBR offices will be open until midnight tonight appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3F1V5r2 https://ift.tt/3jyHqzb

ISLAMABAD: Laser lights were flashed at three planes ahead of their landing at the Islamabad International Airport, it emerged after pilots complained to the air traffic controller, ARY NEWS reported. According to sources having knowledge of the incidents, laser lights were flashed at the planes when they were 30 kilometers far from landing at the Islamabad airport. The incidents of laser lights being projected were reported by PK-682 and PF-125 while a flight from Dubai, ER-702, also faced the situation. The pilots of the three planes conveyed the matter to the air traffic controller, they said adding that the incidents occurred when the planes were above Fateh Jang areas. These incidents have occurred at the nationwide airports and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) had sought action against elements involved in it as it could lead to an untoward incident. On June 28 , the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has sought action against the responsible persons involved in projecting las

KARACHI: The police department has resolved the murder case of a retired school teacher in Karachi’s Baldia Gulshan-e-Ghazi, ARY News reported on Wednesday. Police resolved the murder case of the resident of the Paposh area who was a retired school teacher named Ehsanul Haq. Ehsanul Haq had been murdered by unidentified persons in Gulshan-e-Ghazi a few days ago. Police officials made three arrests including a couple and accomplice on the charges of murdering the retired school teacher. The accused had allegedly fled from the crime scene and their arrests were made on technical basis. The arrested persons including a woman named Shaba, Saleem and Ehtisham. However, the motives behind the murder were still unknown. READ: MAN ARRESTED AT ISLAMABAD AIRPORT ON ARRIVAL FROM SAUDI ARABIA Earlier in the day, three suspects allegedly involved in a triple murder were arrested by the authorities from Jinnah International Airport, Karachi as they returned from Italy. The Federal Investigati

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry said on Wednesday government has decided to summon a joint session of Parliament for legislation on electoral reforms. He said this while talking to the media after the PTI parliamentary party meeting held in Islamabad with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair. The information minister said the government had been trying to hold talks with opposition parties on election reforms and legislation in this regard since last year. Referring to the cases and NCA probe against PML-N leader Shehbaz Sharif, Fawad Chaudhry said two cases of more Rs30 billion are under trial in Pakistan against the leader of the opposition. Read More:  GOVT DECIDES TO GET SHAUKAT TARIN ELECTED ON SENATE: SOURCES He advised PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif and other absconders of the opposition party to return back to Pakistan and face cases. Separately today, the National Assembly approved a motion to take up key legislation relating to

KARACHI: Rains lashed different parts of Sindh province including Thatta, Badin and Keti Bandar, whereas, the provincial capital Karachi is likely to receive heavy rainfall on Thursday night, ARY News reported. The Met Department said in a statement that rains lashed different parts of Sindh, whereas, intermittent rain showers will begin in the provincial capital Karachi tonight. Karachi is likely to receive heavy rainfall from Thursday evening, said the Met Department. Cyclone Gulab Earlier, Pakistan Metrological Department (PMD) forecast torrential rains and a tropical cyclone in Karachi and other districts of the province from Thursday, saying that it could lead to urban flooding in these areas. READ: PDMA CALLS FOR SAFETY MEASURES IN VIEW OF KARACHI RAIN FORECAST According to an alert issued by the Met Office, Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, and Dadu districts of the province could witness a heavy spell of rain during the next three days starting from September 30 to October 02.

British actor Daniel Craig recalled some interesting stories that involved him and fellow actor Dave Bautista during the film of the previous James Bond film “Spectre”. He starred alongside former WWE superstar turned actor Dave Batista in one of his films named Spectre. In the film, Dave Bautista played the role of an assassin named Mr Hinx. Craig, in an interview ahead of his final Bond movie release, recalled that he once punched Bautista which damaged his name during Spectre’s filming. The former Bond star mentioned that he had to make a run after that. Read More: Massively grateful Daniel Craig bids farewell to James Bond “I threw a punch and hit him on the nose,” Craig said as quoted in the report. “I heard this crack and was like ‘oh god, no’ and ran away.” He further mentioned that he was thinking of the repercussions of his actions, due to the antagonist’s character, but the situation was completely different was around. “I thought he was going to come after me but he wa

The retail price of broiler meat in the city has been reduced by Rs 11 to Rs 291, the price of live broiler chicken by Rs 7 to Rs 201 per kg while the price of farm eggs have remained stable at Rs 180 per dozen. The post Price of broiler meat in the city reduced by Rs 11 appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/2Y2Vo4t https://ift.tt/2WnNrps

West Indies giant Kieron Pollard says getting to 300 wickets in Twenty20 cricket will remain special after he got Indian Premier League champions back to winning ways. Pollard took two key wickets and hit an unbeaten 15 off seven balls as Mumbai beat Punjab Kings by six wickets on Tuesday to revive their title defence. The 1.96 […] The post West Indies giant Pollard celebrates 300 T20 scalps appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3CTWoXh https://ift.tt/3AThjc9

Saeeda Imtiaz is a stunning Pakistani actress and model. She began her career as a model in the Pakistani Showbiz Industry. She is winning the hearts of millions of people through her superb performance and exquisite beauty. She has 141K followers on her Instagram account. She is quite active on her social media accounts and […] The post Model Saeeda Imtiaz shares her travel diaries on Instgaram appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3F55FgU https://ift.tt/3zUtIvp

The fourth-largest Ethereum (ETH) mining pool, BeePool, is closing among China’s crypto crackdowns. The China-based ETH mining pool publicized that it would close operations “in response to the latest regulatory policies.” Effective directly, the registering of new users and the adding of sub-accounts for present users will be obsolete, and all mining access servers are […] The post BeePool is closing among China’s crypto crackdown appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3F2QEfO https://ift.tt/2ZyxFcw

Barcelona’s spending limit this season will be almost 650 million euros ($754 million) lower than Real Madrid’s, according to official figures announced by La Liga on Wednesday. Madrid’s cap will be 739 million euros while Barca’s has been cut to just 97 million euros as a result of their dire financial situation. The budgets issued […] The post Barcelona’s spending limit slashed by La Liga as Real Madrid tower ahead appeared first on BOL News . from BOL News https://ift.tt/3umFmht https://ift.tt/2Y3HkHW

ISLAMABAD: Fuel prices in Pakistan are likely to be raised by over Rs 5 per litre as Ogra has recommended an increase in prices of petrol and diesel from October 01, ARY NEWS reported quoting sources. According to sources, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has sent a summary to the petroleum division seeking an increase in petrol price by Rs5.25 per litre. The diesel prices are recommended to be raised by Rs3.5 per litre, they said. A final decision on the matter will however be taken by the finance ministry after consultation from Prime Minister Imran Khan. The sources said that the change in petroleum prices will rely on adjustments on petroleum levy and GST to be added to the petrol and diesel prices. “Currently, there is an Rs5.62 per litre petroleum levy imposed on petrol and Rs5.14 per litre on diesel,” they said. The federal government had increased the price of petrol by Rs5 per litre for the next 15 days of September 2021, according to a notification issued by

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Mr. Shaukat Tarin, presided over the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) meeting held at the finance division. During the meeting, finance minister Shaukat Tarin has reiterated the firm commitment of the government to ensure a smooth supply of wheat flour across the country at government-specified prices. Presiding over the NPMC, he expressed satisfaction over the release of wheat by the Provincial Government of Punjab at the Government specified rate which is easing out price of wheat flour bags in the province. The Finance Minister directed the Provincial Chief Secretaries of Sindh, Balochistan and KP to expedite the process for releasing wheat at the price determined by the Government after fulfilling requisite formalities The secretary of finance briefed the NPMC about the decline in weekly SPI by 0.07%. The rise in global food commodities and petroleum prices due to the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the prices of es

LAHORE: The Lollywood actress Meera has claimed that the showbiz industry suffered a massive financial loss worth billions due to the [dual nikah] case against her, ARY News reported on Wednesday. Actress Meera who is known for heaps of scandals than performances delivered the statement during the hearing of the dual nikah case at a local court in Lahore today. A local court conducted the hearing of the dual nikah case against the Lollywood actress Meera today. Meera appeared along with her counsel in the hearing. During the hearing, Meera broke into tears before the judge after approaching the rostrum. The actress told the judge that she was seeking justice for 10 years. She said that she was properly heard at the US court but justice was not delivered in the country’s court. After the actress started shouting in the courtroom, the judge Rai Ahmed Khan asked Meera to lower her voice otherwise get back to her seat. Later, the sessions court adjourned the hearing till October 5 a

KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Wednesday issued an alert for Jinnah International Airport after rain forecast in Karachi due to cyclone storm ‘Gulab’, ARY News reported. The CAA has directed for taking steps to address an emergency situation and to tackle the strong winds during the tropical cyclone. “All concerned authorities are advised to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures during the forecast period,” reads the circular issued by the aviation authority. The CAA has issued instructions for adding surplus weight with fixed-wing small aircraft and rotary wing (helicopters), Airport Manager Imran Khan said. The electrical department has been ordered to repair broken wires ahead of the bad weather and to keep the beacon lights at the airport’s control tower and other high-rise buildings in good shape. Earlier today, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), Sindh has asked the district administrations across the province to take precautionary mea