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The price of gold in Pakistan and globally witnessed the highest ever single-day raise on Wednesday, taking the rate of the metal to a new all-time high.  The price of gold per tola in Pakistan has exceeded Rs550,000 for the first time in history. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), the price of 24-karat gold increased by a massive Rs21,100 per tola, reaching Rs551,662, as global rates rose amid steady investor demand. The price of 10 grams of gold also climbed by Rs18,090 to Rs472,961, according to the APSGJA. The price of 10g of 22-karat…

An Islamabad local court on Wednesday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi after he failed to appear in a case involving alleged misleading accusations against state institutions. The case is being heard at the District and Sessions Courts, where the court ordered the arrest and production of the KP chief minister due to his continued non-appearance. The warrant was issued after Afridi failed to comply with court summons. The case against Sohail Afridi pertains to allegations of making misleading claims against state institutions and damaging their reputation. Authorities argue that such statements fall under offenses…

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with a delegation of the Gates Foundation led by its President for Global Development, Chris Elias, to discuss Pakistan’s polio eradication efforts and continued bilateral cooperation. During the meeting, the prime Mminister reiterated Pakistan’s firm commitment to completely eliminating polio from the country, stating that efforts would continue in collaboration with trusted partners such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He said Bill Gates’ contributions toward polio eradication in Pakistan would always be remembered and expressed gratitude for the support of Muslim brotherly countries, particularly Saudi Arabia, in this regard. Premier Shehbaz Sharif…

WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature that could reshape how Channels communicate with their followers. The feature has been spotted in WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.26.4.5 and introduces status – style updates for Channels that automatically disappear after 24 hours, similar to regular WhatsApp Status. According to reports, WhatsApp is working on a dedicated status option within the Channels section. This will allow channel administrators, including creators, brands, and businesses, to share temporary updates without posting them on the main channel feed. With this feature, channel admins will be able to upload images, videos, and voice messages as…

India’s white-ball players have received a timely boost ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with several stars climbing the latest ICC T20I Player Rankings. Pakistani players also held firm, underlining strong regional competition at the top level. India opener Abhishek Sharma has strengthened his position as the world’s top-ranked T20I batter. The left-hander increased his lead to 80 rating points after scoring two half-centuries in the opening matches of the ongoing five-match T20I series against New Zealand, taking his rating to 929 points. Abhishek’s current rating is just two points short of his career-high 931, achieved during last…

ISLAMABAD : A district and sessions court in Islamabad has close two cases related to the ‘Haqeeqi Azadi March’ against the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The hearing took place at the Islamabad district courts, where Judicial Magistrate Azhar Nadeem presided over the proceedings. During the hearing, the founder PTI was represented by his counsel, Sardar Muhammad Masroof Advocate. The defense counsel argued that the cases date back to 2022 and that several co-accused individuals have already been acquitted. He further informed the court that an acquittal application filed on behalf of the founder PTI founder has been pending for…

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met with a delegation of National and Provincial Assembly members from Mianwali to discuss ongoing development projects, law and order, and public service initiatives in the province. The delegation included Ali Haider Noor Khan, Obaidullah Shadikhel, Amanatullah Khan Shadikel, Adeel Abdullah Khan Rokhri, Malik Feroz Joiya, and Malik Sajjad Khan Bhachar. During the meeting, the assembly members appreciated the Chief Minister’s efforts to provide stipends to imams and free medicines in all government hospitals across Punjab. Maryam Nawaz highlighted key development plans, including extending cardiology services from Sargodha to Mianwali, initiating major projects in underdeveloped…

Pakistan’s Federal Constitutional Court has upheld the imposition of supertax, with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) expecting it to generate around Rs300 billion annually. The court also directed new rules to be implemented across multiple sectors. The court confirmed that the supertax under Section 4C will be set at 10 percent for the tax year 2022. The FBR noted that this move is designed to significantly enhance government revenue, with an estimated collection of Rs300 billion. New notices will be issued to petroleum companies engaged in oil and gas exploration. Meanwhile, the supertax on banking companies will apply for…

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was killed Wednesday in a tragic plane crash, along with four others on board his charter aircraft. The incident occurred while Pawar was traveling to his home region to campaign for local body elections. Ajit Pawar, a senior leader from Maharashtra’s prominent political family, was en route from Mumbai when his aircraft went down near Baramati in Pune district. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation confirmed that no one on board survived. Along with Pawar, two staff members and two crew were killed in the crash. Video footage from the scene showed thick smoke…

Iran has restricted airspace over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and announced live-fire military drills from January 27 to 29, coinciding with the arrival of US naval assets in the region. The move reflects rising tensions between Washington and Tehran amid broader security concerns in the Middle East. Iranian authorities issued a Notice to Airmen (Notam) warning of live-fire military activity near the Strait of Hormuz. The drills will take place within a five-nautical-mile radius, with airspace restricted from ground level up to 25,000 feet. The exercise is scheduled to last three days, from January 27 through 29, and poses…