Tag: Eid

  • Best places to visit on Chand Raat for last minute Eid shopping

    Is it Eid the next day and you still haven’t managed to put together the perfect lewk? Our version of the Met Gala is on the nigh, so you need to know what are the best places to find something to add the extra spark. Whether you’re living in Lahore, Islamabad or Karachi, we have carefully selected a list of places you should definitely check out!

    Lahore

    Anarkali:

    Where will you find prettier jhumkay and bangles to give your look the spark it needs than a centuries old market? Located on Mall Road, its the perfect place to get mehndi, spend time with the family and also get some good food from nearby stalls.

    Liberty Market:

    Situated in Gulberg, it’s the perfect spot to find some good clothes at a low price or if you’re just looking for a place where the festivities for Eid have started. You’ll find good stores to purchase khussas, accessories or even mehndi stalls to get gorgeous henna patterns!

    Karachi

    Tariq Road: Featuring stores with some of the finest clothes, bags and shoes, this is the perfect spot to find a good last-minute addition to your Eid outfit.

    Dolmen Mall: Can’t find something because it is extremely expensive? Around Chand Raat, malls start introducing discounts on brands so this is the best time to find something to make your Eid look even better!

    Islamabad

    Centaurus Mall: On the day before Eid, a mela (fair) is set up at each famous mall, attracting large crowds of people looking for some fun places to celebrate the end of Ramadan and also find some good purchases at the last minute.

    F-10 Markaz:

    Best place to find any gifts you want to give your family members, and also rated by all Islamabadis as the best food spot in the city.

  • Rising petrol prices and rupee devaluation push inflation to 47.23% in Pakistan ahead of Eid

    Rising petrol prices and rupee devaluation push inflation to 47.23% in Pakistan ahead of Eid

    According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), a steep increase in the prices of essential food items such as chicken and petrol has pushed weekly inflation to 47.23 per cent year-on-year for the week ending on April 19. Inflation has risen 0.51 per cent week-on-week, compared to a 0.60 per cent decrease in the previous week.

    The rising inflation has been attributed to the increase in sensitive price indicators such as LPG, potatoes, petrol, tea, gur, matchbox, bread, chicken, bananas, broken basmati rice, and rice irri-6/9. However, a major decrease was observed in the prices of tomatoes, onions, garlic, sugar, wheat flour, mustard oil, cigarettes, and pulse gram.

    For the week under review, the SPI (Sensitive Price Index) was recorded at 251.83 points, against 250.56 points registered last week and 171.05 points recorded during the week ended April 21, 2022. Fahad Rauf, head of research at Ismail Iqbal Securities, said that SPI experienced an increase mainly driven by a 4 per cent and 2 per cent increase in the prices of petrol and chicken, respectively.

    During the week, the government raised petrol prices by Rs10 per litre, bringing the new price to Rs282 per litre, due to the impact of rising international oil prices and rupee devaluation. Chicken prices have also risen mainly due to increased seasonal demand in Ramadan and the arrival of Eid.

    Prices of commodities have risen significantly over the last year on account of devaluation as well as the massive floods that devastated food crops across most of the fertile plains of the country. Different weights are assigned to various commodities in the SPI basket, and prices of commodities have risen on a year-on-year basis. The PBS compiles the SPI by collecting prices of 51 essential items from 50 markets in 17 cities of the country.

    During the week under review, out of 51 items, prices of 29 (56.86 per cent) items increased, eight (15.69 per cent) items decreased, and prices of 14 (27.45 per cent) items remained unchanged. The PBS data attributed the year-on-year rise in SPI to the jump in the prices of goods such as cigarettes, wheat flour, gas charges for Q1, tea, diesel, potatoes, bananas, eggs, petrol, broken basmati rice, rice irri-6/9, pulse moong, and plain bread. However, a decrease was observed in the prices of tomatoes and chilli powder.

  • Itni chuttiyan? KP announces six-day long Eid holiday

    Itni chuttiyan? KP announces six-day long Eid holiday

    The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced on Friday that official holidays on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr will be six days long.

    According to the notification issued by KP government, Eid holidays will start from April 21 and will conclude on April 26.

    The Federal and Punjab governments have announced a five-day holiday for Eid.

    The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is set to meet on April 20 for sighting of the Eid ul Fitr crescent moon, a statement from the religious affairs ministry said on Tuesday.

    This year, the holy month of Ramazan started on March 23.

  • Sorry, there will be no new currency notes for you this Eid

    Sorry, there will be no new currency notes for you this Eid

    We will sadly have to spend our Eid this year without getting any crispy brand-new rupee note as Eidi.

    The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday decided against issuing fresh currency notes on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr.

    SBP spokesperson has confirmed that the bank will not issue new notes as the supply-demand gap was on the rise fueled by people’s possession of the notes. 

    Eid-ul-Fitr is expected to fall on April 22 this year. The federal government has announced that Eid holidays which will run from April 21 to April 25, thus making Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday gazetted holidays.

  • Eid shopping: Markets in Lahore to remain open till 1am

    The Lahore High Court (LHC) has approved an extension of market hours for the provincial capital, Samaa has reported. The decision has been taken keeping in mind that Eid-ul-Fitr is now around the corner and shoppers will throng markets.

    Justice Shahid Karim was informed during the hearing of a petition to reduce smog in the city that most people go for shopping after Iftar.

    He was also informed that the business community would lose money if marketplaces weren’t allowed to stay open until late at night. After hearing the arguments, the court allowed extension of market timings in Lahore.

    Previously, the markets in Punjab’s capital were allowed to stay open till 10pm.

  • Tired of sitting at home? Cool places you can go to this holiday week

    Tired of sitting at home? Cool places you can go to this holiday week

    Eid-ul-Azha is all about big fat lunches and endless dinners at relatives’ places. Especially in desi households, one can’t escape the aunties. We all know how easily one can get bored while sitting all day and even after feeding your stomach to death, you sometimes just want some air. We compiled a list of cool places where you can go.

    1- The Cinema

    So we have a lot of Pakistani movies and Hollywood movies to watch this Eid. From Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad to Thor. You can watch whatever you want. We know that there is going to be a rush but it’s Eid and you can enjoy the movie more in a houseful. Grab your tickets, lay back, and put on a show.

    2- Margala Hills National Park

    If you feel like taking a bit of a walk. Go to Margala Hills National Park in Islamabad. There are several hiking tracks there too. The view is also going to be great but remember to do it before 12 pm because, after it, it is going to be hot folks.

    3- Playdium

    Wanna do something different? Try out the gaming center. In Lahore, there is Playdium. It is a bit expensive but who cares because you have Eidi this time. Go out with your cousins or friends. It will be a fun yet unique outing. Also, Playdium has some serious Instagram photo lighting. We would also suggest that you take some good pictures there. Thank us later!

    4- Spa Day

    Everyone is tired now since it’s Eid Day 2. Pamper yourself and spend some money on yourself. A spa day can get you relaxed, all fresh, and ready for the upcoming working days. Make some time and plan now!

  • Sindh police on high alert to avoid thefts

    Sindh police on high alert to avoid thefts

    In order to avoid thefts, purse snatchings, and other street crimes ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, Sindh Inspector General Gulam Nabi Memon has placed the police of every precinct on the routes leading to Super Highway Cattle Market on high alert.

    The decision was made knowing that sellers and buyers of sacrificial animals both carry large sums of cash in their pockets, making them targets for thieves.

    In this regard, the chief of Sindh’s police presided over a conference to go over in detail the security measures related to Eid-ul-Azha.

    Memon stated that it is important to ensure the execution of security measures and other choices pertaining to the contingency plan for Eid-ul-Azha.

    He gave the order that police officers assigned to district-level security duty receive a thorough briefing.

    According to him, security at imam bargahs, mosques, animal sacrifice sites, and the main thoroughfares of the cattle market and surrounding regions should be made extremely strong and extraordinary.

    The IG stated that it is important to guarantee that the code of conduct on animal sacrifice is followed, and that in doing so, registered organisations, animal welfare organisations, and other stakeholders should be given the benefit of the doubt.

    A further directive from the IG Sindh was to maintain passenger safety on all Sindhi highways and to improve communication between the police in all districts and the relevant highway and motorway authorities.

    Officials were instructed to coordinate police picketing and patrols on highways, roads, and other designated locations while conducting checking and surveillance on Sindh’s inbound and departure routes as well as video recording.

  • Govt announces five Eid holidays

    Govt announces five Eid holidays

    Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday approved a five-day public holiday from July 8 to July 12 (Friday to Tuesday) on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.

    “Further action may be taken accordingly,” the letter from the PM Office read.

    Earlier, the Cabinet Division sent a summary to PM Shehbaz Sharif to get his approval for a three-day public holiday.

    The first day of Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated across Pakistan on July 10 (Sunday), Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad announced last week.

  • Open market: Lemon being sold at Rs1,100 per kg in Lahore

    Open market: Lemon being sold at Rs1,100 per kg in Lahore

    The local price of lemon increased by Rs105 per kg, to Rs770 to 775 per kg, and was sold at an unbelievable price of Rs1,100 per kg in open markets and a few online stores with available stock.

    Due to the district administration’s inability to impose official rates at Ramazan bazaars, consumers are unable to get relief from overbilling and skyrocketing rates of fruits and vegetables in Lahore. 

    High prices of perishable commodities are massively affecting the urban population due to rising production costs and transportation costs from rural production centers to urban areas.

    Read more: Shopkeepers fined in Islamabad for not adhering to DC rates

    Senior administrators and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid surprise visits to Ramazan bazaars, but shoppers were not relieved. Containing volatility and successfully administering official rate lists to bring inflation relief to the public is a task for the new government.

  • Toyota Pakistan announces another massive price hike for all cars

    Toyota Pakistan announces another massive price hike for all cars

    For the second time in less than a month, Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) has announced a hefty price increase for all of its locally assembled vehicles. The increase was attributed by the corporation to the ongoing depreciation of the local currency against the US dollar.

    All variants from Toyota have received a hike of more than Rs170,000, which goes up to nearly Rs600,000.

    Toyota Corolla

    The old price of the Corolla Altis X Manual 1.6 was Rs3,749,000, and it will now cost Rs3,909,000 after a rate hike of Rs160,000.

    The Altis X Automatic 1.6 witnessed a price increase of Rs170,000, and now costs Rs4,099,000, up from Rs3,929,000 earlier.

    Altis X Automatic 1.6 Special Edition (SE) was previously priced at Rs4,309,000 and is now priced at Rs4,509,000.

    Altis X CVT-i 1.8, which also got a Rs200,000 hike, bringing the rate to Rs4,499,000, up from Rs4,299,000 previously.

    The price of the Altis Grande X CVT-i 1.8 (Beige Interior) has increased by Rs210,000, bringing the total price to Rs4,859,000, up from Rs4,649,000 previously.

    The Corolla Altis Grande X CVT-i 1.8 (Black Interior) was priced at Rs4,689,000, which now costs Rs4,899,000 after a price increase of Rs210,000.

    Toyota Yaris 

    The present price of the Yaris GLI MT 1.3 is Rs2,899,000, however after a price increase of Rs140,000, the new price is Rs3,039,000.

    Yaris ATIV MT 1.3, saw a price increase of Rs150,000, bringing the total price to Rs3,209,000, up from Rs3,059,000 previously.

    Yaris GLI CVT 1.3, and following the recent rise of Rs140,000, the car’s new price is Rs3,249,000, up from Rs3,109,000.

    Yaris ATIV CVT 1.3, used to cost Rs3,229,000, is now priced at Rs3,449,000 after a price spike of Rs150,000.

    The revised pricing of the Yaris ATIV X MT 1.5 is Rs3,449,000, an increase of Rs160,000. It was last sold for Rs3,289,000.

    The new price of the Toyota Yaris ATIV X CVT 1.5 is Rs3,659,000, increase from the original price of Rs3,499,000.

    Toyota Revo

    The earlier price of the Hilux E was Rs7,059,000, and following a Rs300,000 rise, it would now cost Rs7,359,000.

    Hilux Revo G Manual 2.8: The business raised the price by Rs330,000, bringing it to Rs7,989,000, up from Rs7,659,000 previously.

    The Hilux Revo G Automatic 2.8 has increased by Rs350,000, bringing its new price to Rs8,379,000, up from Rs8,029,000 previously.

    Hilux Revo V Automatic 2.8 was formerly priced at Rs8,839,000, but it is now priced at Rs9,229,000, a Rs390,000 increase.

    The Hilux Revo Rocco, which used to cost Rs9,319,000, now costs Rs9,729,000 after a price increase of Rs410,000.

    Toyota Fortuner

    Fortuner 2.7 G, formerly priced at Rs9,499,000, will now cost Rs9,959,000 after a price increase of Rs460,000.

    Fortuner 2.7 V now costs Rs11,459,000 instead of Rs10,949,000, a huge difference of Rs510,000.

    Fortuner 2.8 Sigma 4, received a price hike of Rs550,000, bringing it to Rs12,039,000, up from Rs11,489,000 previously.

    The fourth is the Fortuner Legender, which used to cost Rs12,099,000 but now costs Rs12,679,000 after an Rs580,000 price increase.

    Customers affected by the new pricing

    The new price will apply to all bookings placed after April 30, 2022. All orders placed before March 23 will be charged at the previous rate. All vehicles booked between March 23 and April 29, 2022, or before June 20, 2022, will be billed at the old rate. From March 23 to April 29, 2022, or before June 20, 2022, all DFS orders will be invoiced at the earlier rate.