Gold prices dropped, check latest updates
Gold prices recorded a decline in the global market on Friday as investors booked profits following a recent rally. According to reports, spot gold fell by 0.5% to $4,326.75 per ounce. US gold futures for December dropped nearly 1% to $4,382.50 per ounce. Gold had risen for seven straight days
Iran felicitates Pakistan on 79th Independence day, vows to strengthen bilateral ties
ISLAMABAD: On the joyous occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day, Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghaddam extended heartfelt congratulations to the Government of Pakistan and the people of Pakistan, reaffirming the resolve to further strengthen fraternal ties and multi-dimensional cooperation between two brotherly nations. In a special message issued on
CNN confirmed another report of three sailor went overboard to commit suicide on USS Abraham Lincoln
A sailor went overboard earlier this month off of the USS Abraham Lincoln, three US officials told CNN, amid reports of worsening mental health for crew members on the ship during an extended deployment for the Iran war. The sailor was rescued within an hour, according to one of the
Iran urges UN to make US accountable over environmental damage in Hormuz Strait
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei highlighted the environmental concerns in the Persian Gulf, saying the condition of the Strait of Hormuz and adjacent marine areas cannot be overlooked and demanded UN to take action against US and Israel for damaging the climate and ecosystem. According to the spokesman, both
Guard changing ceremony held at Mazar-e-Quaid in Karachi to mark 79th Independence Day
KARACHI: A dignified guard-changing ceremony was held at the mausoleum of the Founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, as the 79th Independence Day of Pakistan is being celebrated across the country with great enthusiasm and national spirit. In Karachi, under the traditional flag, cadets of the Pakistan Naval Academy
Quadcopter Drone attacks target three police personnel
KARAK: Three police stations in Karak district were simultaneously targeted in quadcopter drone attacks late at night resulted injuring of three persons in early hours of Friday. According to police, the attacks were carried out on Thana Gurguri, Thana Khurram, and Police Check post Bahadur Khel.In the attack on Thana
PM Shehbaz Sharif Congratulates Nation on 79th Independence Day
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Pakistanis living in Pakistan and abroad on the occasion of Pakistan’s 80th Independence Day and extended his best wishes. In his message, the Prime Minister said that freedom is a great blessing from Allah Almighty. On August 14, 1947, the Pakistani nation got an
Independence Day ceremony held in Jamrud Bab-e-Khyber
A grand ceremony was held in Jamrud tehsil of Khyber District on August 14 to mark Pakistan’s Independence Day. District administration officials, tribal elders and residents attended the event. The national flag was hoisted during the ceremony and a cake-cutting ceremony held to celebrate Independence Day. Special prayers were also
PDMA forecasts more rain in KP, Islamabad
PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority has issued an alert regarding more rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with pleasant weather and a drop in temperature expected. According to PDMA, thunderstorms with rain are likely in upper and central districts of the province until August 15. The districts likely to receive rain
Pakistan expands e-passport services for overseas citizens
ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has reviewed plans to expand e-passport facilities for overseas Pakistanis, with a focus on improving access and streamlining the application process. A meeting chaired by Director General Immigration and Passports Muhammad Ali Randhawa reviewed the performance of various departments and progress on
