Gold prices in Pakistan today
Listen to article Gold prices experienced a significant rise on Thursday rebounding strongly after a slight dip the previous day. Globally, the price of gold also saw an upward trend in the international bullion market, with the per ounce rate rising by $25, reaching $2,913. According to the Sarafa Association, the price of per tola gold surged by […]
Conspiracy theorist Gabbard confirmed as new US spy chief – World
WASHINGTON: The Republican-controlled US Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday as Donald Trump’s choice to lead the country’s intelligence services, despite criticism over her lack of experience and past support for Russia and Syria. Gabbard — appointed to be director of national intelligence — has faced questions over her 2017 meeting with now-deposed Syrian leader […]
Mehwish Hayat is All Set to Return to Our Television Screens After 7 Years!
After a long seven-year hiatus, top Pakistani actress Mehwish Hayat is finally returning to the small screen, and fans couldn’t be more excited. It’s about time! The versatile actress, who has gained fame for her outstanding performances in films and dramas alike, was last seen in Dil Lagi (2016) opposite superstar Humayun Saeed, which was […]
Turkiye President Erdogan touches down in Islamabad – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the president of Turkiye, who arrived in the capital shortly after midnight on Thursday, was accorded a warm welcome by President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In a message on X, PM Shehbaz called Mr Erdogan “a visionary statesman [who] has transformed Turkiye”. The Turkish president, whose visit […]
PTI’s losing gambit – Newspaper
WHEN a political party decides that actively causing damage to the economy will somehow advance its interests, it needs to be urged to undertake a rethink. Such a strategy is most perfectly described by the saying about burning a country down in order to ‘rule over the ashes’. The PTI has adopted this strategy. Back […]
Meta’s new tools aim to protect users from Valentine’s Day romance fraud
Listen to article Meta is stepping up its efforts to protect users from online romance scams as Valentine’s Day approaches, a time when such frauds tend to increase. With millions of people turning to dating apps, social media, and messaging platforms to connect, scammers are quick to exploit the holiday to deceive individuals looking for love. Meta, […]
Israeli military killed 85 journalists in 2024: CPJ – World
WASHINGTON: A record number of journalists were killed around the world last year, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said on Wednesday, adding that Israel was responsible for nearly 70 per cent of the deaths. At least 124 journalists in 18 countries died in 2024, the deadliest year for reporters and media workers since the […]
Breaking the climate silos – Newspaper
AS the winter smog blankets our cities from Lahore to Delhi, and farmers from Punjab to Bihar watch shifting monsoon patterns upend centuries-old agricultural practices, we are reminded daily that climate change knows no borders. While Pakistan ranks amongst the world’s 10 most climate-vulnerable countries, this challenge extends across South Asia, home to the world’s […]
Trump’s folly – Newspaper – DAWN.COM
DONALD Trump has reiterated his horrifying plan to take over Gaza and permanently displace its Palestinian residents. In a meeting with Jordan’s King Abdullah II at the White House, the US president signalled his intent to push ahead with the scheme despite global condemnation. “We’re going to take it. We’re going to hold it, we’re […]
Justice Sarfraz Dogar appointed acting IHC Chief Justice
Listen to article Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar has been appointed acting chief justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), a move that has sparked reservations among some judges over seniority. A notification issued by the Ministry of Law late Wednesday announced that President Asif Ali Zardari has appointed Justice Sarfraz Dogar as the acting chief justice […]