Now Freelancers Will Open Digital Accounts in Both Rupees and Dollars: That’s great news for Pakistani freelancers! Having the option to open digital accounts in both rupees and dollars can make their financial transactions more convenient and efficient. It’s also encouraging to see the government and the IT industry working together to support the growth of the sector, which can create more job opportunities and boost the economy. The target of $15 billion in IT exports is ambitious, but with the right support and infrastructure, it’s definitely achievable. Hopefully, more banks will follow suit and offer their services to freelancers…
Author: Zeeshan Haider Yazdani
Honda Shuts Down Their Production Plant in Pakistan Again: Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan has announced that it will extend the shutdown of its plant due to the country’s economic crisis and supply chain disruptions. The company has not been able to continue production for the past 50 days, marking the fourth plant closure this year. The shutdown, initially announced on March 8 and later extended to April 15, will now continue until May 15. The company has stated that it is not in a position to continue production due to severe disruptions to its supply chain. The company has warned…
Pakistanis Lost Rs. 25 Billion in Mobile App Scam: Thousands of Pakistanis are said to have fallen victim to an alleged online investment scam perpetrated by an app called JawaEye, which claimed to be based in Indonesia. The losses are estimated to amount to as much as Rs. 25 billion, with the app reportedly running a Ponzi scheme that enticed unwitting users with promises of high returns. Although the app was available on Google Play, it primarily operated through its website, which required users to invest a minimum of Rs. 15,000 as a sign-up fee. The Google Play version of…
To Get Maternity leave Georgian Woman Was Charged With Faking Pregnancy: Robin Folsom, a former director of external affairs at the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, has been charged with faking a pregnancy to receive seven weeks of paid time off. Her colleagues grew suspicious when they noticed inconsistencies in photos of her “children” and that her “baby bump” seemed askew. After the Office of the Inspector General investigated and found no indication that Folsom had ever delivered a child, she resigned from her position and was later indicted on charges of making false statements and identity fraud. If found guilty,…
Expensive Banana Artwork Worth $120,000 Eaten By Museum Visitor: A South Korean student recently ate a banana that was part of an art piece by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, which was worth over $120,000 (more than PKR 34 million). The banana was on display at the Seoul National University Museum of Art, where it taped to a wall. According to a museum spokesperson, the student claimed that he did not eat breakfast and was hungry, which led him to eat the banana. The banana, which was part of Cattelan’s artwork titled “Comedian,” had been sold for $120,000 in December 2019…
In Every Month Oil Worth Rs. 12 Billion Being Smuggled into Pakistan : A meeting held at Parliament House by the Senate Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, where it was disclose that smugglers are illegally importing 25-30 million liters of oil into Pakistan daily. These smugglers allegedly earn approximately Rs. 10-12 billion per month by carrying out smuggling operations in at least five districts of Balochistan. Members of the committee expressed concern about the harassment of businesses and discussed the recent raids on traders in Karachi and Lahore. They also criticized the under-reporting of goods by…
Shooting at School in Northwestern Pakistan – Several Teachers killed: Officials reported that a shooting at a school in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday resulted in the deaths of at least seven teachers. This attack appeared to be in retaliation for another attack that occurred shortly before, in which another teacher shot dead. Both incidents occurred in the Parachinar area of Kurram tribal district, near the Afghanistan border. Regional authorities provided conflicting accounts regarding the motive for the killings. A statement from the provincial chief minister’s office attributed it to a property dispute, while the regional commissioner stated that it was…
Today, 04 May 2023 the gold rate in Pakistan is 191,190 Rs. per 10g. And the price of per tola of gold is 223,000 Rs. These rates have been calculated keeping in view the global market and Pakistani market. And this is the actual rate of gold which will be traded today. Pakistan’s largest jewelry market is in Karachi where millions of rupees are traded daily. Gold rates in all cities of Pakistan such as Quetta, Lahore, Faisalabad, Peshawar, Islamabad & Kashmir is similar to Karachi’s rate. Gold Rate in Pakistan today, 04 May 2023 City Per Tola Gold rates today Karachi 223,000 Rs. Gold…
Russian President Putin Narrowly Escaped a Drone Attack: Russia has made a dramatic accusation against Ukraine, claiming that it attempted to launch a drone attack on the Kremlin with the intention of killing President Vladimir Putin. This marks the most serious charge that Moscow has leveled against Kyiv since the conflict between the two countries began. The allegation was reported by several state news agencies on Wednesday, with Russian officials emphasizing that Putin was not present in the building at the time and that there was no damage to the Kremlin. They also warned that Russia has the right to…
After 12 years Pakistan Wins ODI Series Against New Zealand: Pakistan has achieved a momentous triumph by clinching their first One Day International (ODI) series victory against New Zealand in 12 years. The third ODI match, held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, witnessed Pakistan defeating New Zealand, resulting in their series win. The Pakistani team demonstrated their skills and talents on the field, putting up a strong performance to secure the victory. The match took place at the National Cricket Stadium in Karachi, where New Zealand won the toss and opted to ball first. Despite this, Pakistan managed to score…