RIYADH: April 29 –
Saudi Minister for Commerce H.E. Majid Al Kasabi calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif
RIYADH: April 29 –
Saudi Minister for Commerce H.E. Majid Al Kasabi calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
RIYADH: April 29 –
Saudi Minister for Commerce H.E. Majid Al Kasabi calls on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.
RIYADH: April 29 –
Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Anwar-ul-Haq called on President Asif Ali Zardari at Aiwan-e-Sadr
ISLAMABAD: April 29 –
SBP to remain closed on Wednesday
KARACHI, Apr 29 (APP):The State Bank of Pakistan and all the banks will remain closed on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 on the occasion of Labour Day.
The central bank, in a statement issued here on Monday, announced that “State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed on May 1, 2024 (Wednesday) being public holiday on the occasion of Labour Day, as declared by the Government of Pakistan.”
All the banks, micro finance banks and development finance institutions will also observe holiday on the May 01. 2024.
President confers Nishan-i-Imitaz (M) upon Commander Turkish Land Forces
ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP):President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday conferred Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) upon Commander of the Turkish Land Forces General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, in a special investiture ceremony held at the Aiwan-i-Sadr.
The ceremony was attended by Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, senior military leadership and other senior officials.
The Nishan-i-Imtiaz (M) was conferred upon General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu in recognition of his illustrious services.
Later, the visiting Commander of Turkish Land Forces, General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, also called on the President, at Aiwan-e-Sadr.
The meeting was also attended by the Chief of Army Staff, General Syed Asim Munir.
The meeting discussed matters pertaining to defence cooperation between the two brotherly countries.
Both sides emphasised the need for further expanding bilateral ties for the mutual benefit of Pakistan and Turkiye.
Talking to the Commander of Turkish Land Forces, the president said that Pakistan was proud of its relations with Turkiye, which had always supported Pakistan on core issues.
He expressed satisfaction over the collaboration between Pakistan and Turkiye on a number of projects that would further strengthen bilateral ties.
The president highlighted the need for increasing people-to-people contacts, as well as promoting cooperation in the areas of agriculture, education, art and culture to bring the people of Pakistan and Turkiye further closer.
He said that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was a true and sincere friend of Pakistan who had made telephonic calls to him on his election as well as at the beginning of Ramzan-ul-Mubarak.
This showed his commitment to broadening Pak-Turkiye ties, he added.
Commander of Turkish Land Forces General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu reiterated the desire to further improve defence cooperation with Pakistan.
He said that both countries could significantly contribute to the promotion of regional peace and stability.
The president congratulated the Commander of Turkish Land Forces on receiving the Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) and hoped that he would continue to play his role to further strengthen defence cooperation between the two brotherly countries.
According to citation read out in the ceremony, Turkish commander ‘is a sincere and close friend of Pakistan’ and played a prominent role in promoting and strengthening the defence relations between two brotherly countries.
General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu is an officer of high intellect and his excellent administrative qualities earned him the reputation of being a courageous and professionally competent officer.
He had served on different military posts.
In recognition of his excellent services and outstanding achievements, he was promoted to the rank of General in 2021 and appointed as commander of Turkish Land Forces in August 2023.
Gold rates decrease by Rs 500 per tola to Rs 243,900
ISLAMABAD, Apr 29 (APP):The per tola price of 24 karat gold decreased by Rs 500 and was sold at Rs 243,900 on Monday compared to its sale at Rs 244,400 on last trading day.
The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also decreased by Rs 429 to Rs 209,105 from Rs 209,534 whereas the prices of 10 gram 22 karat gold went down to Rs 191,680 from Rs 192,072, the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association reported.
The price of per tola and ten gram silver remained stagnant at Rs 2,650 and Rs 2,271.94 respectively.
The price of gold in the international market decreased by $2 to $2,335 from $2,337, the association reported.
Camel drinking water to fulfill thirst from running tube-well water during hot day in the city
HYDERABAD: April 29 –
A vendor displaying traditional drink (lassi) to attract the customers during hot day in the city.
HYDERABAD: April 29 –
Workers busy in cutting hair of a sheep at Sheikhupura Road
FAISALABAD: April 29 –