Monday, July 27th, 2020
Islamabad to close tourist spots, public places on Eidul Azha
The district administration of Islamabad has decided to keep public spots and tourist destinations in the city closed on Eidul Azha. According to a notification issued by the district administration, all such spots will be closed from Monday, July 27, till the last day of the Eid holidays. The Murree Express and hill station will also be closed, Deputy Commissioner Hamza Shafqaat said. “Margala Hills, picnic spots, parks and restaurants will also be barred from remaining open.” He has requested people to refrain from making travel plans during the EidRead More
China reports coronavirus spike as global cases pass 16 million
China on Monday reported its highest number of coronavirus cases in three months, part of a worrying swell of second and third-wave infections that are hitting Asia and Europe. Australia has been rocked by its deadliest surge since the start of the pandemic, Hong Kong is experiencing record daily numbers and Spain’s caseload has tripled in the last fortnight. Meanwhile, other regions are still battling their first waves after never getting the virus under control: the US alone has recorded almost 4.23 million cases of COVID-19, while infections in LatinRead More
Gold costs $1,937/ounce for the first time in history
Gold prices have crossed an all-time high in international markets with a $30 leap. However, according to experts, profit-booking might be just around the corner and gold prices may take a correction. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the US-China trade war, investors have been pouring money in gold, which has pushed the precious metal to its highest-ever price of $1,937 per ounce on Monday. The price of gold keeps fluctuating in the international market as it absorbs the impact of different countries’ markets opening with a lag. When this reportRead More
PUBG ban: PTA explains why game remains blocked in Pakistan
Online game Players’ Unknown Battle Ground remains blocked in Pakistan even after the Islamabad High Court ordered the authorities to remove the ban on the game on July 24. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority said that it won’t unblock the game. It said, in a detailed verdict, that it has the mandate to make the decision under Section 37 of the PECA. The section gives the authority the power to block access to or remove ‘speech’ from content it finds objectionable. It said that it took the decision because it “receivedRead More
Asim Abbasi’s Brand New Show ‘Churails’ set to Release on ZEE5 Global
~The first Zindagi original show is all set to break stereotypes~ DNA Islamabad, July 27 : ZEE5 Global announces the launch of the first Zindagi original,CHURAILS streaming from 11th August onwards on the digital platform. Directed by critically acclaimed film maker, AsimAbbasi, Churails brings together a talented cast led by Sarwat Gilani, NimraBucha, MeharBano and Yasra Rizvi for this power-packed narrative. She who takes ownership of her life and is unapologetic of her being. She who breaks the glass ceiling and every prejudice that society has created against women. She who is strong, she who is fierce, she standsRead More
FPCCI President asks govt to bring down electricity tariff to regional countries level
DNA KARACHI, JULY 27 – The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Monday asked the government to bring down electricity tariff to the competitive level of regional countries on permanent basis, as NEPRA’s accumulated cut of Rs3.09 per unit just for three months under a monthly fuel adjustment formula is not an enduring solution to ease industrial cost of production. FPCCI President Mian Anjum Nisar said that Pakistan exports cannot compete with China, Bangladesh and India where power tariffs were 7-9 cents, particularly in the post-corona economic slowdownRead More