FAISALABAD: May 06 –
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Players in action during cricket match played between Karachi Women and Lahore Women cricket teams during National Women’s One Day Cricket Tournament 2024 at Iqbal Stadium.
FAISALABAD: May 06 –
Labourers busy in preparing bangles at local bangles factory.
HYDERABAD: May 06 –
A family enjoying boat ride at Indus River.
HYDERABAD: May 06 –
Gold rates up by Rs 2,500 per tola to Rs 240,500
ISLAMABAD, May 6 (APP):The per tola price of 24 karat gold increased by Rs 2,500 and was sold at Rs. 240,500 on Monday compared to its sale at Rs.238,000 on last trading day.
The price of 10 grams of 24 karat gold also increased by Rs 1,257 to Rs 206,190 from Rs 204,047 whereas the prices of 10 gram 22 karat gold went up to Rs 189,007 from Rs 187,043, the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association reported.
The price of per tola and ten gram silver remained constant at Rs 2,620 and Rs 2,254.80 respectively.
The price of gold in the international market increased by $21 to $2,322 from $2,301, the Association said.
Vendors arranging and displaying seasonal fruit peach to attract the customers at roadside.
MULTAN: May 06 –
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MULTAN: May 06 – A vendor displaying seasonal fruit “falsa” to attract customers. APP/SFD/MAF/TZD
No overbilling in LESCO during April: Mohsin Naqvi
LAHORE, May 06 (APP):Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Monday that no overbilling was found in Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) during the month
of April, whereas the same practice was stopped to a great extent in other
distribution companies as well.
Addressing a press conference, he appreciated the efforts of Federal Investigation
Agency, Lahore team in controlling overbilling in the LESCO.
He said, “Ministry of Power has also supported us in our campaign against overbilling.”
Mohsin Naqvi said that 310 million units had been returned to consumers, adding
that it was a big relief for people and hoped no overbilling would be practiced in future.
As many as I02 FIRs had been registered against overbilling, he said and added
that Superintending Engineer of Sheikhupura had been arrested today as he was
involved in overbilling issue at a massive scale and prior to this two XENs had also
been arrested.
The Interior Minister said that all these initiatives were required to stop overbilling
as public could not be overburdened.
Regarding his and Khawaja Asif visit to Lahore and Sialkot airports, he said that
eight counters would be added at Lahore airport to manage departure related rush.
He said that counters would also be added at Sialkot airport to tackle departure
rush in a better way. The work on fast track option was also underway, he maintained.
Responding to a question about wheat procurement issue, Mohsin Naqvi said that in
his personal opinion he does not think that there was any ill intention of caretaker
federal government in this regard. A new cyber body was being established while
cyber wing would keep working as well.
Mohsin Naqvi said as far as terrorism was concerned, he appreciated the KPK police
efforts to eliminate terrorism.
He said that country’s law enforcement agencies were working effectively to root out terrorism.
He further said that proper plan was being evolved and soon the best results would be
obtained with regard to controlling narcotics and provinces would also be taken on board
in this regard.
Mohsin Naqvi said that there was a need to make collective efforts to eradicate the
menace of narcotics.
He said that timing of passport offices in any area would be increased on basis of requirement.
Regarding weapon license, Naqvi said license would be issued only to those who would
qualify for it while license of prohibited bore would not be issued at all.
A worker busy in making ‘khas’ (to be used in room cooler) at Saidpur Road.
RAWALPINDI: May 06 –
Youngsters jumping and bathing in canal to get some relief from scorching hot weather in the city.
SARGODHA: May 06 –
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SARGODHA: May 06 –
A vendor arranging and displaying garlic at Khayam Road to attract the customers.
SARGODHA: May 06 –
Students participating in Arts and Painting Competition organized by Qasr Behbood Social Welfare and Baitul Mal Department, The Formanite School System.
LAHORE: May 06 –
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