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GOLD PRICE DROPS IN PAKISTAN

Gold price registered a drop in Pakistan despite a nominal hike in international market, ARY News reported on Monday. According to the All-Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), the price of gold (24 carats) dropped by Rs1,500 per tola to settle at Rs233,000. The price of 10-gram gold dropped …

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CANADA’S SECURITY, PROSPERITY IN DANGER

Organized cybercrime is set to pose a threat to Canada’s national security and economic prosperity over the next two years, the national signal intelligence agency said on Monday. In a report, the Communications Security Establishment identified Russia and Iran as cybercrime safe havens where criminals can operate against Western targets. …

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GOOD NEWS FOR ELECTRICITY CONSUMERS AFTER INFLATED BILLS

  ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has introduced installment plans for customers facing difficulties in paying their electricity bills in full, ARY News reported on Monday. In a statement, the IESCO spokesperson said that the company has issued a directive to all company offices to introduce installment plans …

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ELECTRICITY BILLS: PESCO SEEKS POLICE PROTECTION AMID PROTESTS

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has asked for police protection due to continuous protests of the masses amid inflated electricity prices, ARY News reported.  Inflation-weary Pakistanis are hitting the streets in huge numbers to protest against inflated electricity bills in almost every part of the country. In a …

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JI TO MOVE SC FOR TIMELY ELECTIONS

Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Sirajul Haq decided to move Supreme Court (SC) for timely general elections, ARY News reported. As per details, Head of Jamaat-e-Islami said that the elections should not be delayed from 90 days. He also announced that JI will hold protests across Pakistan against the increasing prices of electricity …

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GOVT ENDS FREE ELECTRICITY UNITS FOR OFFICERS

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi along with Federal Secretary of the Power Division Rashid Mahmood Langrial held a media briefing on Saturday to explain the current state of electricity tariffs, ARY News reported. At the outset of the briefing with anchorpersons and bureau chiefs from various …

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PERVEZ KHATTAK SEES GENERAL ELECTIONS IN FEB 2024

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Parliamentarians (PTI-P) chief Pervez Khattak on Saturday asserted the upcoming general elections are likely to be held in February 2024, ARY News reported on Monday. Talking to journalists in Peshawar, the former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Governor said that if any political party move court, the elections will …

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PAKISTAN BECOME NO. 1 ODI TEAM WITH AFGHANISTAN SWEEP

COLOMBO: Pakistan on Saturday reclaimed the number one spot in the ICC men’s one-day international (ODI) rankings after whitewashing Afghanistan in a three-match series in Sri Lanka, ARY News reported. Prior to the series, Pakistan was in second place with 116 rating, just two rating behind Australia. However, after whitewashing …

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SUTLEJ RIVER SURGES TO HIGH FLOOD AT ISLAM HEADWORKS

LAHORE/BAHAWALNAGAR: Sutlej River has been in high flood at Islam Headworks, with 1,51,000 cusecs flow, ARY News reported on Saturday. The floodwater has submerged several areas in Vehari, Burewala, Lodhran and Bahawalpur and destroyed standing crops. Sutlej has also been in high flood at Ganda Singh Headworks with present water …

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