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Bushra Iqbal Honors the Late Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain

30Jan

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Pakistan

Bushra Iqbal Honors the Late Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain

Bushra Iqbal, the former wife of the late Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain, dedicated her Ph.D. degree in Quran and Sunnah to him back in 2022. This was during the University of Karachi's convocation ceremony where she officially received her doctorate in January 2024. In a heartwarming gesture, Bushra Iqbal, the ex-wife of the late Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain, dedicated her Ph.D. degree to her former husband. Bushra achieved her Ph.D. in Quran and Sunnah from the University of Karachi two years ago, but due to the pandemic, the university couldn't organize a convocation ceremony. Recently, the University of Karachi arranged a belated convocation to boost students' morale, where Bushra Iqbal, along with other students, received her Ph.D. degree. Expressing her joy on Instagram, she thanked A...

SBP Unveils Plans for New Secure Currency Notes

30Jan

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Pakistan

SBP Unveils Plans for New Secure Currency Notes

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced plans to introduce a new series of currency notes across all denominations. However, this move is aimed at enhancing security features and combating counterfeit currency circulation in the country. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor, Jameel Ahmed, announced that the central bank has decided to introduce new currency notes across all denominations. The aim is to boost security features and combat the circulation of counterfeit currency within the country. New notes will be in the loop from March 2024. During an informal discussion with journalists, Governor Jameel Ahmed shared the plan to revamp the entire currency system in Pakistan, targeting the issue of black money. This decision reflects the central bank's commitment to addre...

Protests in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan Over Soaring Wheat Prices

23Jan

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

Pakistan

Protests in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan Over Soaring Wheat Prices

The protests began in December 2023 following the government's decision to significantly increase the price of subsidized wheat in Gilgit-Baltistan. The price of a 50-kg bag of wheat rose from Rs. 2000 to Rs. 3600, making it a major burden for many residents, particularly those living in poverty. In response to the recent hike in wheat prices, no electricity, and removal of subsidies, a widespread protest was organized in Skardu, Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir’s Gilgit-Baltistan region. The protest, called by the coordination committee of the All-Party Alliance, saw participation from various political, religious, social, and nationalist parties, along with traders' organizations. The demonstrators gathered at Yadgar Chowk to voice their opposition to the government's...

At Least Seven Terrorists Neutralized in Zhob Operation: ISPR

22Jan

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At Least Seven Terrorists Neutralized in Zhob Operation: ISPR

Seven terrorists were killed in an intelligence-based operation in Zhob district. Stunning details emerged about terrorists killed in Pakistani strikes on Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) bases in Iran. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari announced a visit from his Iranian counterpart on January 29th. In a recent intelligence-based operation (IBO) near the Pak-Afghan border in Balochistan’s Zhob district, Pakistani security forces successfully eliminated at least seven terrorists on Monday. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that a heavy exchange of fire occurred during the operation. That operation led to the neutralization of the fleeing militants. The terrorists, actively involved in activities against security forces and the killi...

Google Unveils Trend Page Amid Pakistan’s General Elections

18Jan

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Google Unveils Trend Page Amid Pakistan’s General Elections

Google has launched a dedicated page featuring search trends related to the 2024 Pakistani general elections. This tool provides insights into what voters are searching for and what issues are most concerning to them. Google has rolled out a special page called "Google Trends Pakistan General Election" to assist media outlets and the public in tracking popular political searches as the country approaches the upcoming general elections next month. This innovative tool was released as part of the Google News Initiative for informed political coverage. It provides data on the top "search queries, topics, and interests in parties contesting the elections". An interesting feature is that all charts from the Google Trends page can be embedded on any site. It also ensures continuous u...