Tag: Gujranwala

  • Gold price drops by Rs8,600 per tola as rupee strengthens

    Gold price drops by Rs8,600 per tola as rupee strengthens

    The price of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs8,600 per tola and Rs7,373 per 10 grams to settle at Rs145,300 and Rs124,571, respectively, in the local market, according to figures released on Wednesday by All Sindh Sarafa and Jewellers Association (ASSJA).

    The latest decrease was in accordance with what the traders anticipated that the market would correct itself after achieving fresh heights in earlier sessions.

    On July 28, the price of a tola of gold rose to an all-time high of Rs162,500.

    The local currency made a significant comeback against the US dollar, rising by nearly Rs9 or 4 per cent, which diminished the shine of the precious metal.

    In the last three sessions, the price of gold has fallen by a total of Rs14,300 per tola, from Monday to Wednesday.

    Read more: Pakistan rupee appreciates Rs9.58 against US dollar, closes at Rs228.8

    Compared to Dubai, the price of gold in Pakistan is Rs2,000 per tola less.

    Bullion prices also fell $14 per ounce to close at $1,766 on the global market.

  • Met predicts more heavy rains during Eid days

    Met predicts more heavy rains during Eid days

    For Eid-ul-Azha on Sunday, July 10, the Met department has predicted a nationwide rainy spell, warning the relevant authorities to be alert during the religious occasion.

    The Met Office advised tourists and travellers to exercise extra precautions during the forecasted period.

    The weekend of July 9–10, Saturday, and Sunday, is when the monsoon system is predicted to strengthen and bring widespread rains. In Pakistan, Eid-ul-Azha will be observed on July 10 with the possibility of rain interfering with the festival’s rituals, which include prayers and animal sacrifice.

    According to the forecast, additional rain-windstorms with thundershowers are predicted for Islamabad, Kashmir, Swat, Mansehra, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Peshawar, Mardan, Swabi, Nowshera, Kurram, Kohat, Mianwali, Sargodha, Hafizabad, M. B Din, Rawalpindi, Murree, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sheikhupura, Faisalabad, Jhang, Sahiwal, and Okara, intermittently between July 9 and July 12.

    On July 9 through Sunday, there is also a chance of significant rainfall in the following locations: Kashmir, Murree, Galiyat, Peshawar, Mardan, Kurram, Dir, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Islamabad, Potohar region, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Hafizabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, and Sargodha.

    In Mirpurkhas, Dadu, Karachi, and Hyderabad, it’s expected to rain, wind, and thundershowers with sporadic heavy falls. The following cities will be affected on July 8 and July 9: Thatta, Badin, Zhob, Ziarat, Barkhan, Loralai, Bolan, Kohlu, Quetta, Kalat, Khuzdar, Lasbella, Awaran, Naseerabad, Sibbi, Panjgur, and Turbat.

    From July 9, heavy rains could cause urban flooding in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Peshawar, Faisalabad, Lahore, Gujranwala, and Sialkot.

    During the predicted period, flash floods could occur in the local nullahs of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Kashmir, Bolan, Kalat, Khuzdar, and Lasbella. In Kashmir, Galiyat, Murree, Chillas, Diamir, Gilgit, Hunza, Astore, and Skardu, rainfall may cause landslides.

  • Number of 3G, 4G users in Pakistan increases to 113.89 million

    Number of 3G, 4G users in Pakistan increases to 113.89 million

    The latest data from Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) reveals that the number of 3G and 4G users grew by 1.14 million from 112.75 million in April 2022 to 113.89 million in May 2022.

    Pakistan’s cellular subscriber base grew by 0.25 million to 193 million by the end of May 2022, up from 192.75 million at the end of April, according to Brecorder.

    By the end of May, cellular mobile teledensity had risen from 87.6 per cent to 87.67 per cent. By the end of May, the total teledensity had risen to 88.81 per cent, up from 88.74 per cent in April.

    The monthly penetration of Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS) at the end of April had risen to 51.73 per cent, up from 51.24 per cent.

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    The total number of 3G users on Jazz fell from 6.222 million at the end of April to 6.068 million at the end of May, a reduction of 0.154 million. By the end of May, the number of Jazz 4G users had risen from 36.567 million to 37.168 million.

    Zong 3G subscribers fell from 3.357 million at the end of April to 3.272 million at the end of May, while 4G users grew from 27.952 million at the end of April to 28.317 million at the end of May.

    Telenor 3G subscribers fell from 3.696 million at the end of April to 3.613 million at the end of May, whereas Telenor 4G users enhanced from 21.216 million at the end of April to 21.494 million at the end of May.

    By the end of May, there were 3.576 million Ufone 3G users, up from 3.673 million at the end of April. Ufone’s 4G users increased from 8.761 million at the end of April to 9.052 million at the end of May, a 0.291 million increase over the previous month.

  • 914 road accidents reported in Punjab during last 24 hours

    914 road accidents reported in Punjab during last 24 hours

    During the last 24 hours, at least eight people were killed and 962 were injured in 914 road accidents across all 37 districts of Punjab.

    577 people were seriously injured and taken to various hospitals, while 385 people with minor injuries were treated on the spot by rescue medical teams. Once again, Lahore remained at the top in reporting highest number of accidents.

    According to the findings, 450 drivers, 27 underage drivers, 104 pedestrians, and 388 passengers were killed in traffic accidents. The road accidents involved a considerable number of two-wheelers as it involved 807 motorcycles, 82 auto-rickshaws, 74 motorcars, 22 vans, 11 buses, 17 trucks, and 100 other types of auto vehicles and slow-moving carts.

    Considering the statistics, 239 road accidents were reported in Lahore, affecting 238 people, putting the provincial capital at the top of the list, followed by 80 in Faisalabad with 85 victims and 53 in Multan with 50 victims.

  • Olympian Talha Talib tested positive in dope test, likely to get ban

    Olympian weightlifter, Talha Talib has tested positive for taking prohibited substances to improve performance. The tests were carried out under the authority of the International Testing Agency along with International Weightlifting Federation on Friday. It was conducted in two cities Gujranwala and Lahore for all Pakistani weightlifters.

    According to the reports, some substances of prohibited drugs were found in the blood of three weightlifters including Talha Talib. He has been banned from taking participating in the Birmingham Commonwealth games and the Olympics. In addition, Talha Talib could a face ban for at least four years.

    It is to be mentioned here that Talha Talib won the country’s first-ever medal at the World Weightlifting Championship last year in Uzbekistan by winning a Bronze in the snatch event in the 67kg category.

    He has come into the limelight when he missed two points to get a medal for Pakistan in the last Olympics. Many celebrities and politicians lauded his debut performance in Olympics.

  • Priyantha Kumara lynching trial case shifts to Lahore Kot Lakhpat Jail

    Priyantha Kumara lynching trial case shifts to Lahore Kot Lakhpat Jail

    The government has decided to transfer the Srilankan manager, Priyantha Kumara lynching case to Lahore Kot Lakhpat Jail from Gujranwala.

    The government issued the notification on Thursday that the trial would now be conducted in the Lahore Kot Lakhpat Jail. Previously, an anti-terrorism court of Gujranwala was hearing the case.

    Special Prosecutor General, Abdur Rauf Watto has been leading a three-member special prosecution team that has been pursuing the trial.

    The government has given directions to the team to submit the daily progress report of the trial to Prosecutor General Punjab.

    The police arrested more than 100 people including one of the main culprits, Farhan Idrees who were involved in the heinous act.

    In December, last year, Priyantha Kumara was tortured to death on the alleged charges of blasphemy by an angry mob. He was working as a manager at a private sportswear manufacturing factory in Sialkot.

  • Man sentenced to jail for defending Sialkot lynching

    Man sentenced to jail for defending Sialkot lynching

    A 27-year-old man, Muhammad Adnan, was sentenced to jail for a year and a fine of Rs 10,000 on Friday by the Gujranwala Court of Anti-Terrorism for justifying the brutal incident of Sialkot lynching on his YouTube channel.

    Adnan uploaded the video regarding the murder and lynching of Priyantha Kumara Diyawadana in Sialkot, where he defended the incident and also incited violence and hatred.

    A complaint was lodged against Adnan by Assistant Sub-Inspector Mubarak Ali on December 5, 2021, at Ringpura Police Station for inciting violence and provoking public sentiments.

    Judge Natasha Naseem announced the verdict against the culprit in the Anti-Terrorism Court on Friday.

    On December 3, 2021, Priyantha Kumara Diyawadana, a Sri Lankan national who was working as a manager since 2010 in a Sialkot factory, was dragged outside, killed, and then burnt by a violent mob.

    The police had arrested more than 100 people involved, and one of the main culprits, Farhan Idrees, was immediately arrested. He felt pride in the murder he committed while giving interviews to local news channels.

  • Labourer shot dead by employer when asking for salary in Gujranwala

    Labourer shot dead by employer when asking for salary in Gujranwala

    On Tuesday, a labourer was allegedly shot dead by his employer when he asked for the salary in the Ghakhar Mandi area of Gujranwala.

    The accused shot at his employee and wounded him. He was taken to a hospital but later pronounced dead.

    The victim’s father filed the first information report (FIR) against the assailant in the police station and they have begun an investigation.

    The police stated that the worker demanded his wages but it escalated into a heated debate and he was killed by his employer in anger.

    Earlier this year, a similar incident took place in Multan when an employer allegedly set his worker on fire for demanding his salary.

    A resident of Wapda Town in Lahore, Umar Akram, tortured his domestic worker brutally when he requested for his salary and also set him on fire l. The employer didn’t pay his salary for two months. The incident took place in January 2021.

    In another incident, a man from an Asian country was accused of slapping and killing a colleague after causing him a permanent disability.

  • Gujranwala bride goes to hospital to marry ‘wounded groom’

    Gujranwala bride goes to hospital to marry ‘wounded groom’

    A bride in Gujranwala went to a hospital to marry the man who got injured in a traffic accident one day before the wedding ceremony.

    As per reports, Rizwan, a resident of Dhaunkal town of Punjab’s Gujranwala district, and Maria planned to tie the knot on July 9 but unfortunately, the groom met with a road accident and got his leg fractured on July 8.

    The couple did not postpone the wedding as the bride went to the private hospital in a traditional dress along with her family where the nikah was held after getting permission from the hospital’s administration.

    Read More: Groom carries bride on shoulders across a flooded river

    The video of the ceremony went viral on social media that showed the bride sitting near a table while the groom was sitting at the hospital’s bed with his mother. After the nikkah, the newly-wed couple posed for the photoshoot inside the hospital.

    Rizwan and Maria became friends via Facebook five years ago and he came to Pakistan from Italy to marry her.

  • Joint opposition in Gujranwala: Hit or flop?

    Joint opposition in Gujranwala: Hit or flop?

    The first rally of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) turned out to be “resounding success” for the joint opposition that claimed over 50,000 people took to streets against the government on Friday.

    The gathering held in Gujranwala — the stronghold of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) — was attended by the PML-N workers in thousands, followed by the members the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), who made their presence felt.

    The flags belonging to the Awami National Party (ANP), National Party (NP) and Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) dotted the venue; however, their participation paled compared to the three aforementioned major parties.

    By 6 pm, the venue was jam-packed and the tailback affected all the roads leading to Jinnah Stadium — a fact that corroborates the opposition’s claims.

    The day, however, belonged to the PML-N, whose supporters thronged the venue in thousands to record their protest against the government. Maryam Nawaz led a massive rally from Lahore to the city, where all national and provincial seats are held by her party, and her father Nawaz Sharif made a hard-hitting speech that showed he was in no mood for reconciliation.

    The PPP also managed to rally its supporters who followed their chairperson Bilawal-Bhutto Zardari to Gujranwala from Lala Musa in a caravan, whereas Maulana Fazlur Rehman, with his white and black JUI-F flags, entered the venue with a bang.

    But the government downplayed the PDM jalsa, as its ministers pointed out lack of coordination among the opposition parties and also claimed that the number of the participants was no more than 18,000, as per Radio Pakistan.

    COVID-19 GUIDELINES FLOUTED:

    The massive gathering also blatantly flouted the anti-coronavirus measures, especially at a time when the second wave is in the offing. It is understandable that social distancing was not possible in a small stadium, but face masks — an effective precautionary measure — were also conveniently ignored.

    Out of the party leaders, only some were covering their faces, but they too removed them once they started addressing the gathering. PML-N’s Maryam Nawaz and JUI-F chief Fazlur Rehman and his party leaders did not wear masks at all.

    As for the crowd, a negligent number of people bothered to wear face masks as a measure to contain the spread of COVID-19.

    In a comment on the state of anti-coronavirus measures at the venue, a Dawn report said, “It was both sad and comical to watch the policemen insisting that people [who were not wearing masks] enter the stadium via the so-called senitising gates that were fitted with sprinklers spraying some kind of miracle water on those who walked through.”