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Gold Prices Fall in Global and Local Markets, Silver Also Declines
Karachi (HRNW)- Gold prices declined in both the international and local bullion markets on Monday, leading to a reduction in the prices of gold and silver across Pakistan. In the international bullion market, the price of gold per ounce fell by $24 to $4,150. Following the global decline, the price of gold per tola in…
Sindh High Court Grants Bail to Three Accused in 500kg Silver Smuggling Case
Karachi (HRNW)- The Sindh High Court has granted bail to three accused named in the 500-kilogram silver smuggling case, directing each of them to submit surety bonds worth Rs100,000. The accused granted bail are Tauqeer Ahmed, Zeeshan Shah, and Muhammad Irfan Iqbal. Their bail applications had earlier been rejected by the Special Narcotics Prohibition Court, after…
Sindh Government and IFC Agree to Expand Cooperation in Health, Renewable Energy and Economic Development
Karachi (HRNW)- Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah met with Simon Andrews, Pakistan Division Director of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), where both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in the fields of health, social security, renewable energy, digital infrastructure, and economic development. The meeting was attended by Provincial Minister for Development and Planning Jam Khan…
Alleged Police Encounter in Shah Latif Leaves One Suspected Robber Dead, Two Policemen Injured
Karachi (HRNW)- A suspected robber was killed in an alleged police encounter in the Shah Latif area, while his accomplices escaped after opening fire. Two police constables were injured during the exchange of fire, and weapons, a vehicle, and other items were recovered from the deceased suspect. According to police, the alleged encounter took place near…
ANF Seizes Drugs Worth Rs6.5 Million in Nationwide Anti-Narcotics Operations
Karachi (HRNW)- The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has recovered drugs worth approximately Rs6.5 million during operations carried out in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Jhang, and Multan as part of its nationwide crackdown against drug trafficking. According to the ANF spokesperson, acting on a tip-off, officials conducted an operation at a courier office in Federal B Area, Karachi, where…
Pakistan Must Focus on Karachi to Boost Exports, Says Federal Minister Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh
Karachi (HRNW)- Federal Minister for the Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh has said that if Pakistan wants to significantly increase its exports, it must focus on the development and promotion of Karachi as the country’s economic hub. Addressing a meeting at the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), the minister said that China is…
Gold Prices Surge in Global and Pakistan Markets, Per Tola Rate Jumps by Rs9,100
Karachi (HRNW)- After five trading sessions, prices in the global and local gold markets increased significantly today. The price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market recorded an increase of $91 on Thursday, as a result of which the new global price rose to $4,063. Under the influence of the global market, the price…
Allegations of Irregularities in Sindh Public Service Commission Appointments Raised in Sindh High Court
Karachi (HRNW): During proceedings on a petition filed against the Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) in the Sindh High Court, concerns were reportedly raised regarding the recruitment process and the alleged deviation from merit-based selection. According to the petitioner, the court observed that the primary responsibility of the SPSC is to select candidates for government…
Drone-Based Drain Cleaning Plan Is a New Avenue for Corruption, Says Saifuddin Advocate
Karachi (HRNW): Jamaat-e-Islami Deputy Ameer and Leader of the Opposition in the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), Saifuddin Advocate, has alleged that the announcement to use drones for drain cleaning is a new avenue for corruption. Expressing deep concern over the condition of Karachi’s drainage system, he said that instead of immediately commencing cleaning operations, the…
Federal Urdu University Teachers Protest Over Salaries, Pension Delays and Unpaid Dues
Karachi (HRNW) – Teachers of the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST) staged a protest outside the Karachi Press Club, demanding the immediate payment of outstanding salaries, house ceiling allowances, pensions, medical benefits, and other pending dues. The protesters later attempted to march towards the Governor House, but police stopped them from…