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  • Gold price drops by Rs800 to Rs239,200 per tola

    Gold price drops by Rs800 to Rs239,200 per tola

    Gold prices in Pakistan continued their downward trend on Wednesday, with 24-karat gold losing Rs800 per tola and settling at Rs239,200.

    This drop follows a significant decline over the past two weeks, during which the price of 24-karat gold fell by Rs6,400 last week, bringing the total decrease to Rs14,200 per tola, a cumulative reduction of 5.63 per cent.

    According to the Karachi Sarafa Association, the price of 24-karat gold for 10 grammes dropped to Rs205,075, a decrease of Rs686 from the previous day. The price of 22-karat gold also decreased, with the 10-gramme rate quoted at Rs187,986.

    In contrast, silver prices remained steady in the domestic market. The price of 24-karat silver was unchanged at Rs2,620 per tola and Rs2,254.8 per 10-gramme.

    In the global market, spot gold continued to show weakness. It was trading near $2,311.76 an ounce, a decrease of 0.10 per cent compared to the previous close. This international dip contributed to the downward pressure on domestic gold prices.

    The recent declines in gold prices in Pakistan reflect broader trends in the international market, influenced by factors such as currency fluctuations, changes in demand, and global economic uncertainty.

    As a result, investors and consumers are keeping a close eye on these trends, watching for signs of further volatility or stability in the precious metals market.

  • Superstars Sheheryar Munawar and Ushna Shah to star together for the first time in an ARY Drama

    Superstars Sheheryar Munawar and Ushna Shah to star together for the first time in an ARY Drama

    Pakistan’s on-screen sweethearts Sheheryar Munawar and Ushna Shah are coming together in an upcoming drama serial.
    According to media reports, Ushna Shah and Sheheryar Munawar are set to collaborate for the first time in their careers.
    The drama will be air on ARY Digital.

    While more details regarding the additional cast and crew of the project are to be revealed, it has been learnt that the drama is being directed by Qasim Ali Mureed, of ‘Tich Button’, ‘Jaan-e-Jahan’, ‘Mere Humsafar’ and ‘Prem Gali’ fame.

    The upcoming play for ARY Digital is backed by Humayun Saeed and Shahzad Nasib’s production banner Six Sigma Plus.
    Ushna Shah recently starred in the drama serial ‘Habs’, co-starring Feroze Khan, whereas, Sheheryar Munawar is currently receiving praise for his performance in on-going drama ‘Radd’, after winning over the audience in the hit ‘Kuch Ankahi’.

  • Khan is being misguided by current leadership: Sher Afzal refuses to work with Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz

    Khan is being misguided by current leadership: Sher Afzal refuses to work with Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz

    Sher Afzal Marwat, a prominent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader, criticised the current leadership of PTI, calling out Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz alleging that they, along with the jail superintendent, did not let him meet Imran Khan in Adiala Jail.

    Marwat said that these PTI leaders were trying to take the Public Accounts Committee chairmanship from him, “At first, Omar Ayub and Shibli Faraz told Imran Khan that N-league has refused to accept my name. When N-league leaders denied this narrative then two days ago Shibli Faraz told Imran Khan that Saudis have objected to my nomination as the chairman of PAC.”

    Marwat stated that he doesn’t want to be part of any chairmanship that Saudi authorities can object to. “I didn’t have any personal agenda but only struggled for Imran Khan. Imran Khan has been severely misguided.”

    “Isn’t it demeaning to be nominated for the PAC for two months, only to be informed suddenly that the Saudi ambassador has opposed this nomination, and you’re no longer being considered?” he questioned reporters outside Adiala Jail.

    It should be noted that last month, Marwat alleged that Saudi Arabia played a role in Imran Khan’s ouster in 2022, “This regime change operation took place due to cooperation between the two countries Saudi Arabia and America. Saudis played the role of a conduit in the regime change.”

  • Did ARY News take Kashif Abbasi’s show off air mid-transmission?

    Did ARY News take Kashif Abbasi’s show off air mid-transmission?

    Kashif Abbasi, a prominent journalist at ARY News, was conducting his political talk show, which airs from 8 PM – 9 PM, when it was allegedly taken off air mid-transmission around 8:42 PM on May 7.

    The guests in the program were Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) senior leader Mian Javed Latif and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Salman Akram Raja.

    When the show was taken off air, Raja and the journalist were discussing the recent press briefing by DG ISPR and the events of May 9.

    Kashif Abbasi emphasised that the press briefing had made it clear that the ‘military was not ready for any talks with PTI’ and remarked “PTI needs to decide whether they want to hold dialogue with political parties or not.”

    After this, the show was taken off air. The part that did air is available on YouTube.

    Social media reactions were mostly critical of the show being taken off the air.

  • Rashke Qamar; Pakistani satellite reaches moon’s orbit

    Rashke Qamar; Pakistani satellite reaches moon’s orbit

    Pakistan’s first satellite iCube Qamar has reached the lunar orbit. The satellite is performing as designed after reaching the orbit. The first image of the moon from iCube Qamar will be received on May 15 or 16.

    The iCube was launched into lunar orbit by China’s Chang’e-six shuttle. IQBQ’s core team was also present at the Chinese control center. The team monitored scenes from the control center as they reached the lunar orbit.

    According to spokesperson SUPARCO data from all satellite subsystems are giving excellent results. The iCube Qamar’s imaging payload is also fully functional. The iCube will receive the first image from Qamar on May 16. For seven days, verification of the planet’s control subsystems will continue.

  • Don’t use force against protesting lawyers in Lahore, Maryam Nawaz directs IG Punjab

    Don’t use force against protesting lawyers in Lahore, Maryam Nawaz directs IG Punjab

    The police clashed with lawyers on Wednesday at Lahore’s GPO Chowk, as the black coats organised a protest rally and tried to enter the Lahore High Court (LHC).

    The lawyers are protesting against the division of civil courts and terrorism cases against their colleagues.

    Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz said that she directed Inspector General (IG) Dr Usman to avoid using force against protesting lawyers.

    “Lawyers must also resolve their matters with LHC amicably. For the safety of the citizens of Lahore, confrontation should be avoided,” she said in a post on X.

    However, Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) president Asad Butt said while talking to Dawn News that the lawyers will continue to protest until their demands are met.

  • Controversy around Bushra Ansari’s dialogue in punjabi web series, sparks gender debate

    Controversy around Bushra Ansari’s dialogue in punjabi web series, sparks gender debate

    Veteran actor Bushra Ansari is facing social media backlash for her dialogue in an international Web Series “Our Big Punjabi Family”.
    Although the web series was released last year, recently, a social media clip from the web series featuring Ansari’s dialogue has gone viral. In the clip, Ansari refers to a transgender girl, who is in the kitchen when another character in the show asks Ansari why she is being so nice to the girl. Ansari says, “call her “they”or “them,” referring to pronouns that people can select for themselves.

    . The dialogue sparked a debate among fans, with some criticising Ansari for ‘clearly promoting an LGBTQ agenda by working in LGBTQ pro-content’. Some Pakistani fans are expressing their anger while others are applauding Ansari for taking on the role and promoting tolerance, with some fans saying ‘Love this and its about time’.

  • Security guard shot outside rapper Drake’s home

    Security guard shot outside rapper Drake’s home

    Canadian police on Tuesday were investigating a pre-dawn shooting at the home of superstar rapper Drake, whose sprawling property in a tony Toronto neighbourhood remained cordoned off.

    Police inspector Paul Krawczyk said a security guard at the mansion on The Bridle Path road was taken to hospital with serious injuries sustained from an apparent gunshot wound after suspects in a vehicle opened fire.

    The shooting, captured on grainy security camera footage that has not been released to the public, happened at 2:09am. The guard was standing outside the gates in front of the residence when the shooting occurred, Krawczyk told reporters.

    “I cannot confirm if Drake was home at the time the incident occurred, but I can tell you that we are in contact with his team and they are cooperating,” the inspector added. He said the suspects fled in the vehicle, but no descriptions were offered.

    Police taped off most of the area. Several small orange markers, believed to indicate locations of shell casings, could be seen scattered on the road’s edge in front of the mansion.

  • The Crown is coming to Pakistan, Dar confirms

    The Crown is coming to Pakistan, Dar confirms

    The deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Ishaq Dar, said on Wednesday that Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman is likely to visit Pakistan soon. Dar confirmed that the date of the Saudi Prince’s visit will be finalised this month.

    “InshaAllah, the visit is due [and] I believe we may receive final dates [of the visit from Saudi Arabia] anytime in May,” Dar said while addressing the media at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad on Tuesday.

    The Saudi crown prince, also known as MBS, will visit Pakistan for the first time in five years. His last visit to the country was in February 2019, when Imran Khan was prime minister.

    The deputy prime minister mentioned that during a recent meeting in Makkah, Pakistan’s delegation met with the Saudi crown prince. He assured Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif that he will visit Pakistan soon.

  • Swifties kay liye aik aur treat: Taylor’s boyfriend Travis Kelce is making his acting debut

    Swifties kay liye aik aur treat: Taylor’s boyfriend Travis Kelce is making his acting debut

    Travis Kelce, a famous football player in the NFL, and a bigger claim to fame being boyfriend of Taylor Swift, has landed a big TV role. He’ll be on Ryan Murphy’s new horror show called ‘Grotesquerie’.

    Travis plays for the Kansas City Chiefs and has been in the news a lot lately because of his relationship with Swift.
    Another actor in the show, Niecy Nash posted a video on her Instagram account on Tuesday to share the news. She showed herself on camera and asked her followers to guess who she was working with on the show ‘Grotesquerie’. Then she turned the camera around to reveal Travis Kelce, confirming that he’s part of the show too.

    Nash shared the video on her Instagram account and wrote, “This is what happens when Winners link up!! @killatrav Welcome to Grotesquerie!”
    Kelce shared the video again on his own social media and wrote, “Stepping into a new world with one of the legends! @niecynash1.” Besides Kelce and Nash, the FX horror series also stars Courtney B. Vance and Lesley Manville. ‘Grotesquerie’ will be shown for the first time in fall 2024.