Gold price per tola rises by Rs 8,600 in a week
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan recorded a sharp increase during the current week from January 12 till January 17, rising by Rs 8,600 per tola, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Jewellers Association. The price of one tola of gold closed at Rs 481,862 this week, compared to Rs 473,262
Tragic incident claims lives of five family members in KP district
KARAK: (Qaisar Bukhari) A domestic dispute escalated into violence in the Ghandi Mir Khankhel area of Karak when the accused, Farooq, opened fire indiscriminately on his family members. According to the police, Farooq shot and killed his two brothers, his wife, his daughter, and his sister-in-law. After the incident, police
Over 50 feared missing in Karachi Gul Plaza fire: CM Sindh
KARACHI: (Junaid Shah) Chief Minister Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, has said 6 deaths have been confirmed, while over 50 people are feared to be missing as fire dousing efforts continue for the second consecutive day. A busy Gul Plaza in Karachi caught fire, engulfing the entire building on Saturday night.
Honda introduces interest-free installment scheme for motorcycles
ISLAMABAD: Honda Pakistan has introduced an interest-free instalment scheme for customers keen to purchase a variety of motorcycles, in collaboration with Bank Alfalah, offering relief amid rising inflation. Under the limited-time offer, Honda’s popular models, CD 70, CG 125, and CG 150, can now be purchased through monthly instalments using
Solar panel prices rise in Pakistan
KARACHI: The prices of imported Chinese solar panels of 585, 645 and 720 watts have increased by an average of Rs 5,000 in the local markets. As a result, the price of a 585-watt solar panel has increased from Rs 16,000 to Rs 17,000 to Rs 20,000 to Rs 21,000.
PML-N MPA urges KP govt to trace Abbottabad’s missing pink buses
ABOTTOBAD: (Hamdullah) The Member of Provincial Assembly from PML-N, Amina Sardar, has submitted an attention note in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assembly regarding the return of pink buses provided with the support of the Japanese government for women in Abbottabad. According to MPA Amina Sardar, in 2018, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government
Tragic TikTok stunt claims another young life
LARKANA: A teenage boy died after being hit by a train while capturing a stunt for his TikTok account in the Larkana district of Sindh on Sunday. Police said. The tragic incident occurred in the Larkana district of Sindh while making a TikTok video in which 14-year-old Dilawar Jamali lost
KP CM announces massive increase in compensation for Bajaur IDPs
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Sunday announced a massive increase in the compensation for the internally displaced persons (IDPs) of Bajaur district. According to a statement issued by the KP government on Sunday, a Jirga was convened under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Police, CTD conduct joint operation in DI Khan
DI KHAN: (Jalal Mehsud) In a joint intelligence-based operation by the district Police and Counter Terrorism Department CTD, a terrorist was killed two others were injured in the Kolachi tehsil of Dera Ismail Khan on Sunday. According to the police, an intelligence-based operation was conducted in Kalachi and adjoining areas
Efforts continue to douse raging fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza
KARACHI: Efforts have been continuing to douse the raging Karachi Gul Plaza fire that erupted on Saturday, where seven people reportedly lost their lives, and 22 others were injured and moved to hospitals. According to the police official, a horrific fire at Karachi’s Gul Plaza left at least seven people
