Media Peeps (2024)

10/03/2023

Rida Zainab has written a book in which she has paid tribute to the ISPR & Heroes of
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01/11/2022

Many shopping malls in Lahore have great significance, but Packages Mall in Lahore has its unique attraction and place in the heart of people. It is considered the 6th largest mall in Pakistan that offers various services and the best shopping experience.
Also, people here can find a rich experience of entertainment, food, and world-class amenities. They find a wide array of brands at Packages mall that can be traditional, local, national, and international.
Regarding food, there are continental restaurants, traditional food courts, and much more. The entertainment area for kids and endless facilities available in this mall attracts people toward itself.

In this article, you can find details of Packages Mall, Lahore – All you need to know about before visiting it.
Location
Packages Mall is situated at the “interchange on Walton Road” in the heart of Lahore, Pakistan. If we further magnify its location, you can find it in the center of “DHA” and “Model Town” and is linked with all the nearby areas of this place.

30/10/2022

Pakistan registers its first-ever win on Australian Soil. They won by 6 wickets in hand.

Team Green needed 92 to win a must-win encounter in order to remain alive in World Cup.

Bowlers dominated the Netherland batters with Shadab picking 3 wickets. Pakistan will play its next match against South Africa.

30/10/2022

The government and independent power producers (IPP) plan to come to an agreement on the use of 10% domestic coal to produce electricity. The effort will assist in lowering the nation’s electricity generation costs.

By using up to 10% of domestic coal, IPPs showed their willingness to produce power. Thar Coal is the preferred fuel source for IPPs, according to the Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB). Because domestic coal is far less expensive than imported coal. The present generation plants won’t need to be changed in order to use up to 10% of the Thar coal for the production of electricity, according to several sources.

30/10/2022

A district and sessions court in Lahore has granted bail to ARY News anchor Chaudhry Ghulam Hussain in a case pertaining to an alleged bank fraud case.

According to details, the sessions court granted bail to Chaudhry Ghulam Hussain against surety bonds of Rs0.2 million.

Hussain’s lawyer, Azhar Siddiqui, said during the hearing that although the accused in the case had been cleared, the guarantor was now been arrested. “The journalist had not taken any loan and has no role in the agreement,” the lawyer added.

“He [Hussain] is only a witness. The journalist had provided his property as the security deposit, which was later auctioned,” he said, noting that the bank’s loan was repaid.

According to the female prosecutor of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), the session court has jurisdiction to consider this case, thus she asked the court to delay the hearing until Monday.

After hearing the arguments, the court rejected the FIA’s request to adjourn the hearing and granted bail to the ARY News anchor against surety bonds of Rs0.2 million.

30/10/2022

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government has solarized 6,500 masajids across the province while conversion of 9,000 more mosques to solar energy has been in the pipe- line which will be completed soon.

The provincial government, for the first time in the history of the province, has also started an honorarium for Muslim clerics as well minority religious scholars. This was claimed by K-P Chief Minister Mahmood Khan. In addition, government has taken steps for public welfare as per Imran Khan’s vision. The ultimate goal is to contribute to the national economy and provide people of K-P easy access to basic services.

The chief minister said that PTI has emerged as the only political party that is representative of Pakistanis. Also, it stands for their rights.
The provincial government has proved this by taking practical steps over the last four years. This resulted in significant improvement in the overall service delivery system in the province.

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30/10/2022

There is a price hike in almost every sector. There is a chance of Petrol prices may go down due to a decrease in global oil prices.

The price of HSD may increase by Rs3.70 per litre while the price of petrol may come down by Rs2.86 per litre.

The price of high-speed diesel (HSD) is likely to go up for the next fortnight with effect from November 1, 2022.

30/10/2022

The ultimate anticipated moment came about last night when My Suzuki My Story Season 3, came to a rewarding and happening end.

The event took place in PC hotel Lahore, on the 28th of October. Shafaat Ali hosted the event, while top management of Suzuki Pakistan took the floor from time to time to share their vision behind the MSMS campaign and to announce the winners.

The winners were finally revealed and Mr.Hassan Ali took up ended up taking the winning spot. He went home with the winning prize, the majestic all-new

Suzuki Swift. Suzuki Alto was awarded to the first runner-up, Mr. Abdur Rehman Palwa. The second runner-up, Mr. Muhammad Niaz Khan who won the Gixxer for himself. Third and Fourth positions went to Mr. Aman Khattak and Mr. Mustansir Billah who won Suzuki GR150 and GS150, respectively.

Suzuki also announced the launch of a surprising new addition to their two-wheeler line-up, the Suzuki GSX 125. This bike is like a fresh new entry into the Pakistani bike market and seems like everything a modern bike user would wish for in a bike. A futuristic, sporty design, equipped with modern features such as Push start, etc. and of course, the signature Suzuki engine.

The 3rd edition of My Suzuki My Story 3 was bigger than all that came before. It got a lot of eyeballs, and for all the right reasons as this campaign essentially took user-generated content creation to a level that was previously unexplored. It was able to promote community building of sorts among Suzuki enthusiasts. The marketing head of Pakistan Suzuki hinted that it is here to stay and that the next season will hopefully be even bigger. Let’s see what the next season holds for us.

27/10/2022

Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday lost significant ground in the face of political uncertainty that grew with the announcement of long march by PTI Chairman Imran Khan, beginning October 28. The benchmark KSE-100 index dived and shed 650 points as bears resorted to stock selling due to emerging political developments.

The market came under selling pressure, which persisted throughout the trading session, dragging the index below the 42,000- point mark. Depreciation of the rupee against the US dollar by 0.43% in inter-bank market further dented investor interest.

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Earlier, the session kicked off on a negative note as the market dipped soon after commencing trading. It remained under selling pressure, touching intra-day low of 41,490.13 points. At close, the benchmark KSE-100 index recorded a decrease of 650 points, or 1.54%, to settle at 41,540.03. Topline Securities, in its report, said that Pakistan equities faced a bearish trend as the KSE-100 index settled at 41,540 (down 1.54%).

The day kicked off on a negative note where the index hit intra-day low of 699 points as PTI Chairman Imran Khan announced that his long march would start from Lahore on Friday, it said.

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27/10/2022

The Pakistani rupee ended its winning streak against the US dollar on Wednesday as the local currency reached Rs. 224 against US Dollar in Open Market an lost Re0.88 during intraday trade, sources reported.

According to the Forex Association of Pakistan (FAP), the greenback lost 88 paisas against the greenback in the interbank market and currently trading at Rs220.61. The dollar is being sold between Rs220 to 223.70 in the open market, the forex dealers said.

27/10/2022

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday urged the world to not “turn a blind eye” to human rights abuses in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu Kashmir (IIOJK), adding that the “urge for freedom cannot be suppressed for long”.

He made the remarks to mark the anniversary of the valley’s occupation by Indian forces in 1947.

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27/10/2022

People in Pakistan have high expectations from their partners to whom they will marry. In reality, finding the perfect life partner is quite a task. For generations, especially women in Pakistan have been objectified and have been the real victims of the rishta culture. Adding more to the horror are the deeply rooted and practiced patriarchal norms, the way the rishta culture operates and the never ending instructions of the rishta aunties. With the advent of technology, marriages that were once thought to be made in heaven are now materialized through Pakistan’s first premium matrimonial app Dil Ka Rishta (DKR) with 2-tier verification.

What Is Dil Ka Rishta? The real story!

The platform initiated by Khudi Ventures, a Pakistan-based venture studio working on consumer and business tech startups enables users to find their soul mates with utmost safety and privacy. The database of DKR app has around 400,000 matrimonial profiles of 100% verified users. The AI based broadcasting filters allows you to drill down according to your requirements and consider individuals who match up accordingly. DKR is growing day by day, ever since it was launched, the app has come close to 350,000 downloads and 18 million profile views. Within a short period, 55,000 matches have been made who are thankful to DKR for making life easier.

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27/10/2022

Iran produces around about 100 million tons of Petrol and wants to give petrol to Pakistan.

The Head of the Iranian Delegation wants the government of Pakistan and the government of Iran to connect their national banks to introduce a common banking system.

Iranian parliamentarians met with the deputy speaker and discussed mutual interests and issues as well.

They discussed education, health, tourism, trade, and other fields, and discussed in detail the promotion of mutual cooperation.

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27/10/2022

Oil and Gas Development Company Limited has reported an increase in Profits in 1st quarter of the year 2022-23.

Profits jumped by 58.50% YoY to Rs53.30 billion (EPS: Rs12.39), compared to the profits of Rs33.62bn (EPS: Rs7.82) earned in the same period last year.

OGDC is making progress in developmental projects. Qadirpur compression project takes production capacity to 237mmcfd of raw gas, which is completed in Feb’22

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27/10/2022

All smartphones imported into Pakistan must receive PTA approval within 60 days in order to continue to function with regional cellular networks. This means that if you bring cell phones into Pakistan, you must pay import duties. However, this may no longer be the case, at least for some phones.

The good news comes directly from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), which has just released a briefing and said that smartphones imported in from abroad will no longer be restricted. There is a catch to the telecom authority’s proposal to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to exclude smartphones from import tariffs.

26/10/2022

Whittling down the best bakery in Karachi is as easy as pie. From gourmet cakes to silky smooth brownies and tarts, to sweet-smelling artisanal breads & biscuits, when it comes to bakeries, Hobnob is a goldmine. Nothing quite beats the feeling of walking into an outlet of Hobnob. The air smells like fresh buttery biscuits, the unique product line displays an exquisite array of insanely mouthwatering savories and the pretty walls display their latest offers and amazing discounts to make you want to grab everything you can. Take a step in, and your eyes will widen, your stomach will rumble and your mouth will drool uncontrollably.

If you’re from Karachi, then Hobnob is a household name for you. It has always been a well-loved brand since 1990s. Over the years, it lost its charm because of the lack of consistency and product innovation. However, after its acquisition, the new COO revamped the business entirely. The kitchen is now run by passionate culinary wizards, with diverse baking experiences, who have developed a new menu full of interesting items. This includes delicious grab & go meal options, decadent desserts and gifting options in addition to the core bakery products: cakes, breads, pastries, savories and biscuits.

26/10/2022

Turkiye has expressed the desire to increase bilateral trade with Pakistan to at least five billion dollars in the next two to three years.

Speaking to a delegation of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Islamabad, Turkiye’s ambassador to Pakistan Dr Mehmet Pacaci said both countries have good potential to further enhance two-way trade volume in many items.

26/10/2022

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud have agreed to upgrade and enhance bilateral ties and fraternal bonds between the two countries to “new heights”.

In a meeting conducted in Riyadh, the two discussed all aspects of their bilateral relationships.

26/10/2022

With a growing population geared towards the use of technology, “Pakistan is open for business” with global investors and entrepreneurs. This was declared by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while addressing the Future Initiative Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Shehbaz invited global entrepreneurs to invest in growing business opportunities in the Pakistani market. Furthermore, he highlighted the significance of technology’s growing power and enablement.

26/10/2022

The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday approved Rs4.70 per unit reduction in fuel cost adjustment (FCA) for electricity used by K-Electric consumers in September.

After the approval is publicly announced in a few days, the KE will be required to refund customers around Rs7.78 billion through an adjustment to their November bills.

26/10/2022

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, addressed a press conference in Lahore today, he announced to start the long march on Friday at 11:00 am. “The long march will be started from Liberty Chowk of Lahore,” he announced.

“This long march is not for doing politics as we are fighting for the future of the country. We will head towards Islamabad with the nation from GT Road.”

26/10/2022

A new airline has been inaugurated by President Arif Alvi named ‘ Kashmir Air’.
Chairman MTBC, Mahmud-ul-Haq, also attended the inauguration ceremony of Kashmir Air.

Airline offer rides in different areas such as Chitral, Swat, and Babusar Top for the promotion of Tourism.

Kashmir Air will also offer a wide variety of services including air safari, and glider flights.

Fly Jinnah, a newly launched Karachi-based airline, announced to start of flight operations between Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, and Quetta on 1 November.

25/10/2022

Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb stated Tuesday that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had announced the creation of a judicial panel to look into the shooting death of renowned journalist and former ARY News anchor Arshad Sharif in Kenya.

In a “mistaken identification case,” Arshad Sharif was fatally shot by Kenyan police on Sunday evening along the Nairobi-Magadi highway.

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Later, “regrets on the sad situation” and an investigation were both stated in the official police statement.

Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb announced today that the federal government has chosen to establish a judicial commission under the direction of a high court judge to look into the killing of a well-known journalist.

She also mentioned that the head of the judicial committee can ask members of the media and of civil society to join the investigation team looking into the situation surrounding Sharif’s death.

25/10/2022

PM Shehbaz Sharif will leave for Saudi Arabia to attend the Saudi Future Investment Initiative Summit.

This summit is known as ‘Davos in the Desert’.

Shehbaz Sharif was invited by Prince Salman who was named as Prime Minister.

PM will look to hold strong bilateral relations between the two countries, especially in the economic Field.

25/10/2022

Daraz, Pakistan’s leading e-commerce platform, has been at the forefront of bringing constant innovation to their operations, in order to scale and meet the growing demand of e-commerce in Pakistan. Earlier this month, Daraz entered into a partnership with Cainiao Network, (“Cainiao”), the logistics arm of Alibaba Group and launched the country’s first automated smart distribution centers in Karachi and Lahore. These would be one of the most technologically advanced logistics facilities in South Asia, and mark Cainiao’s first deeply integrated distribution center network in the region.

The distribution centers will be equipped with innovative smart technologies, such as an automatic assembly line and smart distribution set-up. It will utilize Caimito's proprietary solutions, including e-PLC, control algorithm, WCS, to ensure operational quality and stability. The facilities span over 50,000 sq. meters and hold the capacity to process 1 million orders per day collectively. To date, Caimito has built hundreds of automated distribution centers of varying scales in China, and 10 smart distribution hubs across Europe, Asia, and America. These smart distribution centers will increase Daraz’s sorting capacity by over 4.2x and decrease manual errors by over 90%, thus benefiting our entire business and improving the customer experience. The strategic launch of these distribution centres ahead of 11.11 would position Daraz to meet their targets, and make this year’s grand sale bigger than all previous years.

25/10/2022

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has achieved another feat by collecting a figure of Rs 2 Trillion.

Chairman FBR, Asim Ahmad appreciated the performance of team FBR.

25/10/2022

The National Power Regulatory Authority has increased the price of Power by Rs. 12.68 per unit for the consumers of K-Electric.

The people of Karachi will face a burden after another Price hike in the Power sector.

Earlier, NEPRA reduced prices in power tariff by Rs 4.89 per unit for K-Electric consumers.

KE explained that it has prepared a detailed plan for the induction of cheaper energy sources, including renewables. KE submitted that it plans to induct 1,182 MWs of renewables by 2030

13/08/2022

This 14th August, let us celebrate the 75th Independence Day with positivity, wisdom and a creative spirit!

30/06/2022

Eidul Azha will be celebrated in the country on July 10, as Central Ruet-i-Hilal Committee chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad announced the Zilhaj moon was not sighted on Wednesday.
Talking to the media at Met Office after chairing a committee’s meeting, he said credible evidences as per Sharia were not received from different cities regarding the sighting of Zilhaj moon. “Therefore, the Ruet-i-Hilal Committee officially announces the commencement of the month of Zilhaj from July 1,” he added.
“We met all due formalities,” he said. “We contacted our regional offices and also our designated people in different towns and districts. The Met Office here [in Karachi] provided every possible technical support. The conditions in different parts of the country were quite overcast. It was consensual decision after thorough deliberation that moon was not sighted in any part of the country today.”
The 10th Zilhaj, he said, would fall on July 10 when the Eid will be celebrated across Pakistan.

30/06/2022

Lahore High Court (LHC) nullified Hamza Shehbaz’s election as the chief minister of Punjab, reported on Thursday.
The court pronounced verdict on the petitions of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as it disposed them of.
PTI had approached the LHC seeking nullification of the notification of Hamza Shehbaz’s election.
The verdict came in by ratio of 4-1 as only Justice Muhammad Sajid Mehmood Sethi held a different opinion on the matter.
The high court said the detailed verdict of the case will be released later on the website.
Meanwhile, Hamza Shehbaz has summoned legal experts to consult on the situation in light of the court orders.
On Wednesday, the lawyers from the Pakistan Muslim League - Nawaz (PML-N), PTI and other parties concluded their arguments on the petitions against Hamza Shehbaz’s oath as Punjab chief minister and the manner in which the oath-administration was carried out.
On the petitions, the high court had constituted a five-member larger-bench against the LHC’s single bench verdict ordering National Assembly Speaker Pervaiz Ashraf to administer oath of the CM office to Hamza Shehbaz.

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