Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif reaches Karachi for a day-long visit today.
The premier is visiting the metropolitan city to attend the ongoing international joint naval exercises organized by the Pakistan Navy in which naval forces of more than 50 countries are participating.
On this occasion, the Prime Minister will witness a demonstration of joint action against pirates and also observe other naval exercises and professional skills.
The main objective of these exercises to be held after two years is to develop an effective joint strategy against pirates, terrorists, and drug and arms smugglers.
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday visited the Turkish Embassy to express condolences over the loss of life and property in the devastating earthquake in Turkiye.
BBPR kicked off the new year with its latest music platform, Live in Concert with the heartthrob Hasan Raheem. The event was hosted on the 19th of Feb 2023 at District 19 and was nothing short of a star-studded event. The event was a trip into the world from the perspective of Hasan Raheem from the bathroom. The bathroom, the pièce de résistance represents the place where we all retire from time to time, a place for subtle reflections, a place to process long prevailing thoughts. The bathroom is where the creative juices flow, it’s that experience that was brought to life. If that’s not enough Raheem not only launched his latest album, his first ever NATIONWIDE TOUR of Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad is also happening! You can sign up for it: https://ticketwala.pk/organizer/the-nautanki-tour
From the walkway inspired by Japanese design and flowing curtains reminiscence of hospitals to the art installation as well as spaces strewn with crumpled envelops and peanut butter jars, every aspect and element was a symbolic representation of the album itself. Even the Photo Op, which was a commode with a sink, it was as if the guests went through an experience of walking into Hasan Raheem’s bathroom, the exact setup which was also in his music video. This perfectly connects with the song’s music video as well which also premiered during the launch. The underlying notion and creative spun came from the concept that all creativity originates from the bathroom!
“I am ecstatic to perform my Nautanki album for the first time at the PR event with BBPR to launch their latest music platform Live in Concert. Each song recorded in Nautanki is for you to interpret. I hope that they remind you of love stories of your own. How does the concept of change relate to how we label love? We must be aware of our feelings and senses in order to truly offer our minds to one another. Many people and things move me. Therefore, I continue to create music.” Exclaimed Hasan Raheem.
‘Live In Concert’, a new and dynamic platform was launched by BBPR as an initiative to showcase phenomenal artists’ experiences with the world with the sensational Hasan Raheem being the first spotlight talent. BBPR is the largest corporate PR agency in Pakistan. They celebrated their 15 years which was commemorated through the launch of this event as well as the attendance of Sanam Saeed, Mohib Mirza and Patangeer.
“We, as a nation, have immense talent and a long-standing connection with music. BBPR as a company wants to acknowledge these musicians, young and old, by promoting them and giving them a platform where they can showcase their talent to the rest of the world!” Expressed Hasan Rizvi regarding his new platform.
Music is a universal language and concerts have changed the face of the live music industry and become an essential source of revenue for the music business. Pakistan lacks premises and platforms that can encourage and help artists launch their music albums which gave birth to this concept. “Live in Concert with Hasan Raheem” is just the beginning and many more will follow, building a path for the rest to follow and shine through in the future.
Expressing severe distresses over the alleged delay in the results of the second phase of local body elections in Karachi, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Emir Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman Sunday night demanded that rigging was underway in the metropolis.
Addressing a presser at the Idarah Noor-e-Haq, JI’s mayoral candidate said that it is the party’s constitutional, democratic, and legal right to be provided numbers of their election results.
However, the JI’s senior leader said Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja and the secretary of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) have issued clear orders to provide Forms 11 and 12, which are not being followed.
“Some of the Sindh government’s deputy commissioners are impeding the release of results. If results are not proclaimed within an hour, we will begin sit-ins across the city. People should start to encircle polling stations,” he said.
The JI chief stressed that while he would applaud successful candidates in the local body polls and encourage those who have lost, the party won’t allow hijacking people’s mandate.
Commenting on his party’s position in the elections during Geo News show Naya Pakistan, Hafiz Naeem said: “I am wary of making big claims about the polls, but according to what the numbers are showing our position is good in District Central, District East, and District Korangi. These districts have roughly 125 union committees.”
He added that JI is also leading in several places across District East; in fact, it is also ahead in some areas in Keamari.
Karachi: In order to control the rising prices of flour, the Sindh government has proclaimed the provision of flour at Rs 95 per kg in the market.
Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon and Food Minister Mukesh Kumar Chawla, while speaking at a press conference along with flour millers, said that the price of flour will be compact from Rs 160 to Rs 95 per kg in the open market.
Sharjeel Memon said that poor and deserving people will be able to buy flour for 65 rupees per kg. He said the regime is trying to make flour cheaper in the open market.
The provincial minister said that flour prices have gone up a lot, 460 trucks are supplying cheap flour in Karachi every day and 0.6 million bags of 10 kg are being given daily.
Provincial Minister said that the Sindh regime is giving billions of rupees in subsidy for the provision of cheap flour, and there is a flour crisis in the whole country. He said Sindh is the only province where flour is available at 65 rupees per kg.
Sharjeel Inam Memon further said that the Sindh regime had demanded before the World Bank, the bank will give two billion dollars to the flood victims.
The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) TABUK on Tuesday visited Doha, Qatar for maritime security during FIFA World Cup 2022 where upon arrival, it was warmly received by officials from Qatari Emiri Navy and Pakistan Embassy in Qatar.
During the port visit, Commander Qatar Emiri Navy Major General Abdullah Hassan Al Sulaiti visited aboard PNS TABUK, said a Pakistan Navy news release received here.
During the meeting with the Commanding officer of PNS TABUK, matters of mutual interest and cooperation in the maritime domain were discussed.
Commander Qatar Emiri Navy appreciated the efforts of the Pakistan Navy in promoting peace and security in the region. On the occasion, the Commanding Officer of the Pakistan Navy ship conveyed well wishes from Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi for the people of Qatar in general and Qatar Emeri Navy in particular for the safe and successful conduct of the FIFA World Cup 22.
The visit of PNS TAIMUR provided an opportunity to further enhance the existing close diplomatic ties and cordial relations with Qatar.
On November 4th, META APAC celebrated community day. Recognizing communities from all walks of life for their work and impact. Out of thousands of groups 31 communities from the entire Asiatic region were invited to Singapore for an exclusive and focused conference revolving around community building in the APAC region. Umbreen Mahar (Umm e Azaan), admin of Babies & Bumps represented Pakistan during the event.
The event was centered on community leaders and their committed work and passionate community building skills and teams from META Singapore and Product team from the META HQ, USA were also a part of the event.
It is certainly a moment of pride for us and for Pakistan to be represented amidst emerging nations and their role in the digital world.
Lahore, Pakistan, November 11, 2022 – If you’re looking to upgrade your mobile device then look no further than Pakistan’s biggest sale, Daraz 11:11. Xiaomi Pakistan’s most popular mobile devices and eco products are available at a substantial discount on Daraz giving you the best deals of the year. The sale will last till November 21, 2022, but if you are late and stock runs out, then don’t worry you’ll find that Xiaomi’s Mi Store has the same offers available.
The Redmi 10C is now available for Rs. 31,999, the 64GB Redmi 10A is now available for Rs. 24,699, the 128GB Redmi 10A is now available for Rs. 27,999 and the Redmi Note 11 is now available for a low price of Rs. 42,499.
Equipped with features that provide value to your purchase Xiaomi has gone above and beyond to deliver high-quality products at a lower price. So what are you waiting for grab your new upgrade before the time runs out.
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Karachi: Zameen.com – Pakistan’s leading real estate enterprise – recently organised another Property Sales Event (PSE) at a private hotel in Karachi. The event featured some 23 premium property ventures including; Roomi Icon, Saeeda Residency, Aziz Excellency and Athar’s Aman Castle. The projects showcased during the two-day property saga are all being exclusively marketed and sold by Zameen.com.
Zameen.com Senior Director Sales (South) Taha Mehmood, Director Sales Shoaib Anees and other senior officials were also in attendance to offer exclusive insights about the real estate sector.
During the event, marketing and sales rights agreement was also signed between Zameen.com and Al-Rauf Smart City, which was attended by Al-Rauf Smart City CEO Danish bin Rauf and other officials.
Addressing the event, Zameen.com Senior Director Sales (South) Taha Mehmood stated that these exhibits are aimed to provide the public with all the factual information they need to make informed decisions related to property investments.
He opined that the southern regions of Pakistan offer golden investment opportunities and any investments here will yield attractive returns.
Director Sales (South) Shoaib Anees said that Karachi is the commercial hub of Pakistan and that any economic changes will cause ripples across the country. He was of the view that PSE Karachi will benefit the property sector everywhere. He added that Zameen.com is trusted by the masses, a fact which is evident by the high attendance rate of people.
During the event, the company’s expert sales team gave a presentation highlighting the current situation of the real estate sector in the country’s southern region, relevant market figures, and other essential insights in order to promote secure and hassle-free investment in the industry.
KARACHI: The Meteorological department (MET) has predicted more rainfall in multiple regions of Sindh including Tharparkar, Umerkot, and Badin.
According to the data provided by the Met Department two more low-pressure systems are expected to enter Sindh causing rainfall in multiple districts of the province. 20 to 30% more rainfall is expected in Tharparkar, Umerkot, and Badin, they added.
The Director General Met said that the situation could worsen in already flood-hit areas. Rains are expected in Sialkot, Narowal, and Lahore as well, he added.
He added that 10 to 15% more than usual rains are expected in northern Punjab in September. The formal advisory regarding rainfall in September would be issued tomorrow, he added.
Al-Haj Automotive has also cut the prices of the Proton Saga and X70 as part of the trend of lowering prices.
The Pakistani Rupee’s poor performance against the US Dollar caused the company to raise the prices of its cars by up to Rs. 900,000. With import restrictions loosening and the USD rate going down, the company has said that the prices of its cars will go down by a small amount.
As of right now, the following are the new prices for all Proton cars:
Model
Old Price (Rs.)
Revised Price (Rs.)
Decrease (Rs.)
Saga Standard Manual
2,824,000
2,724,000
100,000
Saga Standard Automatic
2,999,000
2,899,000
100,000
Saga ACE Automatic
3,149,000
3,049,000
100,000
X70 Executive AWD
6,850,000
6,740,000
110,000
X70 Premium FWD
7,300,000
7,190,000
110,000
The Proton Saga is now much cheaper than its main rivals, the Suzuki Cultus and the Kia Picanto (all three are A-Segment cars). This makes the Saga one of the least expensive family cars in Pakistan that is still well-equipped.
Proton said in a recent social media post that it has started delivering both the Saga and the X70 across Pakistan. The post also said that the time it takes to get Saga now is only two months.
This is a big plus for Proton, especially since the whole industry has been having trouble with delivery delays.
Musawar Ali 