The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) busted a smuggling ring in Karachi and recovered a large cache of smuggled items, including surgical instruments, expired lenses, currency, and gold. Deputy Director FIA RaufShaikh said that they raided a bungalow in the PECHS area, and confiscated a large quantity of smuggled goods. The recovered items included smuggled surgical instruments from India, expired lenses, currency worth millions, and kilograms of gold.The Deputy Director FIA revealed that the smuggled surgical instruments were sold in various hospitals across the city, and were imported fro ..read more

KARACHI – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Dirham buying rate in the open market of Pakistan stands at Rs75 on Thursday while the selling rate is Rs75.8, according to forex.pk. The UAE Dirham saw no change against Pakistani rupee as compared to the previous trading day’s closing of Rs75 in the open market of the South Asian country till 10:00 am on April 25, 2024. AED to PKR Rate – 25 April 2024 Date  Latest Exchange Rate CHANGE  April 25, 2024 Rs75 0 source: forex.pk More than 1.71 million Pakistani expatriates are settled in the United Arab Emirates, making it 16.73 per ..read more

KARACHI – The buying rate for Saudi Arabia Riyal in Pakistan stands unchanged at Rs73.3 while the selling rate stands at Rs74 on Thursday in open market, according to forex.pk. Data available on the currency website showed the Saudi Riyal gained five paisas against Pakistani rupee in the open market. SAR to PKR Rate – 25 April 2024 Date  Latest Exchange Rate CHANGE  April 25, 2024 Rs. 73.3 5paisas April 24, 2024 Rs. 73.25 The Saudi riyal is the official currency of Saudi Arabia. It is abbreviated as SAR, or SR. One Riyal is subdivided into 100 halalas. More than 2.7 mill ..read more

The Pakistani Business community has earned 160 million dollars by exporting 321,490 ton Kinnow across the world during season 2024. These views were expressed by former president of the Sargodha Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Senior Vice Chairman Fruit and Vegetables Pakistan Shoaib Ahmed Basra while talking to the media here on Tuesday. Basra said the bussiness community faced some losses due to weather conditions and changes, adding that the country had exported 158,355 ton Kinnow through Sea-Port and 163,135 by roads to different countries. He said that the Ministry of Commerce had ..read more

The Sindh High Court (SHC) Circuit Bench in Sukkur issued a stern warning to officials from the Sindh food department on Wednesday, cautioning them of potential arrest if wheat sacks were not promptly provided to farmers. Following complaints from farmers regarding the non-availability of wheat sacks, petitions were filed with the Sukkur Bench of the Sindh High Court. Allegations surfaced that influential landlords were receiving preferential treatment in obtaining wheat sacks while demanding payments from farmers. A two-member bench, presided over by Justice Adnan Abdul KarimMemon and Justic ..read more

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting AttaullahTarar said media in the country was playing the role of fourth pillar of democracy. In a meeting with a delegation of Karachi Press Club here at the Governor House, he said the government supported the freedom of media in the country. Tarar said incumbent government soon after assuming office took steps to clear outstanding dues of the media houses with the aim to provide much-needed relief to journalists and media workers.   The meeting discussed various matters pertaining to the welfare of journalists and media workers.&nb ..read more

  A seminar was organized by the Sindh University aiming at to create awareness on violence against women and children.  Speakers emphasized on the need for strict implementation of laws against gender-based violence.  According to the university spokesperson, a one-day symposium titled “How to Stop Violence against Women and Children in Society?” was organized by the department of criminology at the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Convention Center of the University. During the symposium, the Vice Chancellor Professor (Meritorious) Dr Muhammad SiddiqueKalhoro highlighted in his keynote ..read more

  Teams from the Sindh Food Authority and the Assistant Commissioner’s office in Kemari district joined forces for an operation in the Jackson Market Harbor area. Deputy Director Bashir Khan and Assistant Commissioner ShaistaJabeen oversaw the operation, which uncovered milk contaminated with chemicals. Hundreds of liters of the tainted milk were disposed of during the operation. Inspectors also visited milk shops and pakwan centers, levying fines on several establishments for sanitation violations. Deputy Director Bashir Khan emphasized that the sale of chemically adulterated milk would ..read more

Online taxi driver TahirMehmood, who allegedly threatened to commit suicide, has returned home alive after a harrowing ordeal. The incident unfolded when TahirMehmood, facing financial difficulties, reportedly jumped into the sea, triggering a rescue op eration to save him. TahirMehmood revealed that following a disagreement with his wife, he went to Karachi’s Do Darya (seaside) where he informed her of his intentions over a phone call. Contrary to his initial plan, Tahir changed his mind and began walking back. However, he recounted being attacked by four individuals who sprayed him with a h ..read more

Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi especially invited destitute and orphan children to watch the match. According to the details, 140 destitute and orphaned children will be the special guests of PCB at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore. They will also be entertained during the match. Following the instructions of Chairman PCB MohsinNaqvi, first class enclosure tickets have been provided for destitute and orphan children. PCB officials contacted Director General Social Welfare and provided tickets for the children. MohsinNaqvi said that this is a despicable attempt to spread smiles on th ..read more