Tag: Pakistan

  • Gold price declines by Rs1,200 to Rs214,100 per tola

    Gold price declines by Rs1,200 to Rs214,100 per tola

    Gold rates in Pakistan experienced a significant decrease on Friday, mirroring the decline observed in the international market.

    According to the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the yellow metal was priced at Rs214,100 per tola after shedding Rs1,200 during the day.

    The 10-gram gold rate also witnessed a decrease, with prices dropping to Rs183,556 after a decline of Rs1,029, as reported by the APGJSA.

    This reversal follows a slight increase in gold prices on Thursday, where rates had gone up by Rs100 per tola in Pakistan.

    However, the international market experienced a decline of $11, resulting in a $20 premium on the international gold rate, which was set at $2,040 per ounce on Friday.

    The APGJSA further reported that the silver rate remained stable at Rs2,570 per tola in Pakistan.

    The fluctuation in gold prices is attributed to the dynamic nature of the global market, where various economic factors and geopolitical events can influence the demand and supply dynamics of precious metals. Investors and consumers are advised to stay updated on market trends and consult with financial experts for informed decisions.

    It is essential to note that gold and silver rates can be subject to change rapidly, and individuals are encouraged to monitor the market closely for real-time updates.

  • ‘Made false allegations for the money, offer from PTI leader’, Rawalpindi commissioner says he lied about election rigging

    ‘Made false allegations for the money, offer from PTI leader’, Rawalpindi commissioner says he lied about election rigging

    Liaqat Ali Chatha, the ex-Rawalpindi commissioner, who made explosive allegations about the alleged manipulation of the February 8 polls in favour of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidates but later withdrew them, has now claimed that PTI’s top leadership planned the entire rigging propaganda.

    He said in his official statement on Thursday that “After the incident of May 9, 2023, as with other leadership of Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf (PTI), the said prominent leader of Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf (PTI) also absconded from courts, was declared as a Proclaim Offender (PO) and has been hiding. Throughout this time, I had direct contact with him, and I kept on discreetly helping him on various issues. Consequently, my relationship with the prominent Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf (PTI) leader evolved into a very close friendship based on a high level of trust.”

    Further adding that he also stated, “After the General Elections (“GEs”) of 2024, on 11February 2024 I secretly and discreetly travelled to Lahore and held a meeting with him. It was in this meeting, that he made an offer to me that if I played a role in supporting the Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf’s (PTI) ongoing narrative of rigging in general elections (“GEs”) and maligning state institutions, he would ensure a lucrative position for me in future. He informed me that this entire plan had been formulated after consultation and approval of the senior leadership of Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf (PTI).”

    He goes on to elaborate that the two had a detailed discussion on the proposed press conference. “He conveyed to me the general direction which was needed to be adopted. Initially it was proposed by me that I would write the entire narrative and submit the same as part of my resignation. However, this proposal was dropped by the said prominent Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf (PTI) leader as such written resignation would not create any sensations for their narrative building. After detailed discussions, it was agreed that a press conference would be conducted by me at a time and date to be conveyed after consultation and approval of the senior leadership of Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf (PTI).

    He further mentioned that “The primary aim of this proposed press conference was to create sensations and drama augmenting false narratives being built by the Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf (PTI).”

    “The name of the Chief Justice of Pakistan was taken with the aim of creating mistrust in general public against him. The Chief Justice of Pakistan did not have any role in the entire election process. However, I was specifically asked by said prominent leader of Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf (PTI) to name the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP). He told me that he had been specifically asked by his top leadership to do so. The aims behind naming the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) were manifold. I was told that it would help in creating the momentum of this entire narrative as Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf (PTI) had already been sowing seeds of doubts and distrust in the public minds against the Chief Justice of Pakistan  (CJP),” the ex-Rawalpindi commissioner added.

  • Why did Shahid Kapoor stop smoking?

    Why did Shahid Kapoor stop smoking?

    Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor revealed that he has quit smoking for his daughter Misha. Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor appeared on ‘No Filter Neha’, hosted by Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia. During the show, Neha asked him about quitting smoking.

    “I quit smoking a few years ago, after the birth of my daughter Misha. Before that, I used to smoke secretly away from my daughter.”

    He explained, “I quit smoking because I didn’t want to hide and smoke in front of my daughter. That’s the main reason why I decided to quit smoking.”
    The Bollywood superstar shared, “One day, I was hiding and smoking in front of my daughter when suddenly I realized I didn’t want to do this anymore. That was the day I decided to quit smoking.”

    Shahid Kapoor got married to Mira Rajput in 2015, and they have two children, a son named Zain and a daughter named Misha.

  • Imran Khan to write letter to IMF asking not to give loan to Pakistan over poll rigging

    Imran Khan to write letter to IMF asking not to give loan to Pakistan over poll rigging

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Barrister Ali Zafar said on Thursday that PTI founder Imran Khan will write a letter to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to bring attention to alleged rigging in the general elections held on February 8.

    “IMF, European Union, and other organisations have their charter that says these organisations will work in a country where there is good governance. For good governance, a country needs to have democracy that requires free and fair elections,” Ali Zafar said while speaking to media outside Adiala Jail.

    The PTI leader and lawyer also alleged that the people’s mandate was stolen, and those who were losing on February 8 were declared winners the next morning.

    “Democracy cannot be run with this fake mandate,” he said, adding that “no organization can give loans to a country where elections are rigged.”

    The prominent lawyer also said that, through a letter, the PTI founder will request that the IMF to send a monitoring team to look at the matter of poll rigging first and then give loans to Pakistan.

    He also mentioned that “any loan to the government that doesn’t have people’s mandate will not be in favour of Pakistan.”

  • Tom Cruise ends relationship with Elsina Khayrova

    Tom Cruise ends relationship with Elsina Khayrova

    Tom Cruise and his girlfriend Elsina Khayrova, who lives in Britain but is originally from Russia, have reportedly broken up.
    According to reports, Elsina, 37, who is well-known in London’s social circles, and Cruise, 61, seemed to have a close relationship. However, they broke up during a recent meeting in London earlier this month.

    It’s reported that Tom Cruise met Khayrova’s children earlier this week. Elsina and her ex-husband got divorced in 2020.
    The couple attended a charity gala dinner in London separately, supporting the Air Ambulance Charity.
    Tom Cruise and Elsina Khayrova were neighbors in the same London block, and their friendship began last year.

  • Faisal Rehman finally explains why he’s still single

    Faisal Rehman finally explains why he’s still single

    Actor Faisal Rahman was on a popular TV show where he shared some honest thoughts. The host asked if Rahman ever felt betrayed. Rahman joked about people saying he looks good but not knowing why. He said, “I don’t take disloyalty too seriously.”

    The host then asked if Rahman had a funny, surprising, or angry moment. Rahman said people often ask why he’s not married or why he’s not on TV much. He joked about not wanting to get married and being okay with being single.

    When asked more about marriage, Rahman said he believes in love but finds it hard to commit to marriage. He joked about married people asking him why he’s not married yet. He wondered, “Is marriage really that important?”

    Rahman’s funny and honest words help us understand what he thinks about love and marriage.

  • Which Bollywood actress has the most money?

    Which Bollywood actress has the most money?

    Bollywood stars like Katrina Kaif, Anushka Sharma, and Deepika Padukone started their careers almost at the same time.
    Like all actors, they earn money not just from movies but also from appearing in events and advertisements.
    Katrina Kaif, for example, makes around INR 3.5 crores for performing at weddings and other events. Plus, she earns from promoting brands and posting on social media.

    Estimates and various online reports suggest that Katrina Kaif has a net worth of around 2.24 billion Indian rupees.
    Anushka Sharma, on the other hand, reportedly charges much less but still works in big movies, earning around INR 130 to 150 million for a film.
    Reportedly, Anushka Sharma has an overall net worth of 3.06 billion Indian rupees.

    Similarly, Deepika Padukone has also worked in many successful Bollywood films and is estimated to have a net worth of 5 billion Indian rupees.
    According to Indian media, Deepika Padukone is clearly leading in terms of wealth in this race, being 123 percent richer than Katrina Kaif, who is in third place.

  • Suspect involved in social media campaign against CJP Qazi Isa arrested

    Suspect involved in social media campaign against CJP Qazi Isa arrested

    Authorities have arrested a social media user suspected of being involved in a threatening campaign against Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa, Geo reports.

    Sources of The News identified the suspect as a social media user named Abdul Wasay, who lives in Rawalpindi. They said he used social media to run a “threatening campaign” against CJP Isa, where he threatened the chief justice and tried to damage his reputation.

    “The rest of the people involved in the campaign will be identified and legal action will be taken against them,” the sources claimed.
    The government has formed a joint investigation team (JIT) to investigate people who have been spreading harmful information on social media about Supreme Court judges, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), and government officers.

    The JIT has been tasked to investigate mainly three specific points, according to a notification.

    “To ascertain facts behind malicious social media campaign attempting to malign the image of honourable judges of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, to identify and to bring the culprits to book in accordance with the relevant laws and cause presentation of challans in the courts concerned, and to recommend measures for prevention against the occurrence of such incidents in future,” read the notification.

  • Man and woman honour-killed in Kohistan

    Man and woman honour-killed in Kohistan

    A woman and a man were shot dead, allegedly by the woman’s father and brother in the Kolai Pallas area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kohistan district in an act of ‘honour’ killing, reports Dawn.

    The police reached Bar Paro in Kolai Pallas and found two bodies lying in a pool of blood. The deceased were identified as Ubaidullah of Ghato, Sherakot, and Baloo Bibi of Bar Paro, who were allegedly shot dead by her father Angeel and brother Muhammad Islam.

    As per the FIR, the two suspects fled the scene after committing the crime, following which the police launched an investigation.

    In November, a girl was killed allegedly by her father on the orders of a jirga in the Barsharyal area after social media pictures showed her and her friend in the company of two unrelated boys in their village, an act considered taboo in the area. The other girl was rescued by the police.

    A similar incident had been reported a decade ago where five women cheering for a dancing boy in the video were allegedly killed, along with the boy’s four brothers, on the orders of a local jirga. The alleged killings captured international attention, and then-Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry took suo motu notice of the incident.