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  • Govt announces minor Rs6.17 per litre reduction in petrol price for next two weeks

    Govt announces minor Rs6.17 per litre reduction in petrol price for next two weeks

    In a recent development, the government has decreed a modest reduction in petrol price for the first two weeks of August 2024. The announcement, issued by the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), reflects adjustments based on fluctuations in international oil prices and exchange rates.

    With Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s approval, the petrol price has been lowered by Rs6.17 per litre, bringing the new rate to Rs269.60, down from Rs275.60.

    Similarly, the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) will decrease by Rs10.86 per litre, settling at Rs272.77, from its previous rate of Rs283.63.

    Kerosene oil has also seen a reduction, with its price falling by Rs6.32 per litre to Rs177.39, down from Rs183.71.

    Additionally, light diesel oil (LDO) will now be available at Rs160.53 per litre, a decrease of Rs5.72 from the existing rate of Rs166.25.

  • LPG price increased by OGRA for the month of August 2024

    LPG price increased by OGRA for the month of August 2024

    Ahead of the revised petrol price announcement, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced an increase in the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for August 2024.

    The price of LPG has been raised by Rs2.28 per kilogramme, bringing the new consumer rate to Rs236.996 per kilogramme, up from Rs234.717 per kilogramme in July.

    Similarly, the producer price for LPG has been adjusted to Rs195.696 per kilogramme for August, reflecting the same increase. For an 11.8 kg LPG cylinder, the consumer price has been revised to Rs2,796.56, marking an increase of Rs26.90 from the previous month’s price of Rs2,769.66.

    Additionally, the producer LPG price has been set at Rs2,309.22 for August. This price adjustment is influenced by fluctuations in the Saudi Aramco Contract Price (CP) and the US dollar exchange rate.

    The Saudi Aramco CP has risen by 1.22 per cent, while the average dollar exchange rate has decreased by 0.0107 per cent. These factors have contributed to the overall increase in the consumer price of LPG by Rs26.90 per 11.8 kg cylinder, or 0.97 per cent.

  • Hania Aamir shares hilarious BTS from ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum,’ featuring Dua voiceover

    Hania Aamir shares hilarious BTS from ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum,’ featuring Dua voiceover


    Hania Aamir, known for her character as Sharjeena in ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum,’ delighted fans with a funny behind-the-scenes video (BTS) from the drama. Aamir posted a video on her Instagram and the funny reel that has quickly gone viral.


    Taken from behind-the-scenes on the sets, the video features a montage of the same with the voice in the background from social media sensation Dua, the two-year-old daughter of content creator Arshad, better known as ‘Zainab ke Papa.’
    The video has been watched by at least 6.7 million users, with thousands of fans liking the post and leaving praising comments for the actors and the drama.


    Here is the video shared by Hania Aamir


    The main plot of the drama ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’, revolves around the concept of opposites attract, where Hania, aka Sharjeena, portrays the role of a bibliophile and class topper with a practical approach, while Fahad’s character is a little laid-back.


    ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’ airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:00 PM on ARY Digital. The drama is written by Farhat Ishtiaq, directed by Badar Mehmood and produced by Big Bang Entertainment.

  • Suniel Shetty is a real-life hero, and now we have proof

    Suniel Shetty is a real-life hero, and now we have proof

    Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty was an action hero on screen and a real-life hero off screen. About 28 years ago, the star rescues 128 women survivors of sex trafficking. All these years later, this kind act has come to light through one of the women saved in that operation, Charimaya Tamang.


    The incident occurred on February 5, 1996, when the Mumbai police raided the red light area at Kamathipura and rescued 456 women, including 128 from Nepal.


    Many of these women did not have proof of citizenship; hence the Nepal government refused to take them back. When Shetty came to know about this, he took matters into his own hands, arranging a flight, and paying for tickets of all the 128 women so that they may reach home safely.

    Shetty gives the credit of the operation to the Mumbai police and his mother-in-law, Vipula Kadri, founder of the ‘Save the Children’ NGO.

    During an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Shetty said, “We didn’t think about the cost of flight tickets. The effort was what counted. My mother-in-law inspired us all. She took the risk of rescuing the girls, getting into the bad books of the mafia.”

    Despite the danger, Shetty’s actions remained low-profile to protect the women involved. “We didn’t want to glorify ourselves. Given that these girls were participating, it wasn’t right. This mafia never lets go. The operation needed to be low-profile, and it was,” Shetty added.

    Today, the 128 women, including Charimaya Tamang, have rebuilt their lives, thanks to the compassion and bravery of Suniel Shetty and his team. Their stories remind us that a single act of kindness can change countless lives.

  • IMC begins exporting Toyota vehicles despite minimal financial benefits

    IMC begins exporting Toyota vehicles despite minimal financial benefits

    Indus Motor Company Limited (IMC), the Pakistani assembler and manufacturer of Toyota vehicles, has commenced the export of select models to affiliated Toyota companies.

    The company’s announcement highlights the commencement of its export activities, marking a significant milestone. IMC is organising a ceremony to celebrate this achievement, underscoring its commitment to expanding its business reach and enhancing Pakistan’s international market presence.

    Despite this promising step, IMC noted that the current financial impact of these exports is minimal. The company acknowledged that, at this stage, the effect on its overall business performance is negligible.

    IMC remains optimistic about the future potential of its export ventures. The company considers the current export phase a pioneering effort that could pave the way for more substantial international opportunities.

    In July of the previous year, IMC began exporting vehicles to Toyota Egypt, having signed a corresponding agreement at that time.

  • How much does a gold medal at the Paris Olympics really cost?

    How much does a gold medal at the Paris Olympics really cost?

    Paris Olympics 2024 are in full swing, and based on their performances, athletes from all over the world are winning bronze, silver, and gold medals.

    Winning any medal is an honour for any athlete, but the ‘gold medals’ given to the athletes at the Olympic Games stand out because real gold is used to manufacture them.

    According to International Olympic Committee (IOC) standards, a gold medal uses 92.5 per cent silver and 6 per cent pure gold. Pure silver is used in the silver medal, and copper, iron, and zinc are used in the bronze medal.

    A gold medal awarded to the winning athletes at the Paris Olympics weighs 523 grams, uses 6 grams of pure gold, and costs 1,027 US dollars (about 298,000 PKR).

    Similarly, the silver medal awarded to the athletes in the Paris Olympics Games weighs 525 grams, is made of pure silver, and costs more than 535 US dollars (approximately one lakh 55 thousand PKR).

    The bronze medal produced for the Paris Olympics weighs 455 grams, is made of copper, iron and zinc, and costs 4.6 US dollars (approximately 1,330 PKR).

    In the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden, the winning athletes were given ‘gold medals’ made of pure gold.

  • Sher dargya? PML-N lawmakers pass bill trying to bypass SC reserved seats’ verdict

    Sher dargya? PML-N lawmakers pass bill trying to bypass SC reserved seats’ verdict

    The Parliamentary Affairs Committee of the National Assembly on Wednesday approved a bill proposing amendments to the Election Act 2017 seemingly barring elected assembly members from changing their party affiliation.

    The amendments to the bill propose that those individuals who contested elections as independent members cannot change their “affidavit” later to change their party affiliation, apparently bypassing the recent Supreme Court verdict in the case of the reserved seats.

    It also proposed that if political parties fail to submit their candidates’ list for reserved seats in the stipulated time by the Election Commission of Pakistan, then it won’t be eligible for those seats.

    The bill was passed by the panel with eight votes in favour while four opposed it.

    Meanwhile, federal law minister Azam Nazeer Tarar stated that the issue of “reserved seats” and independent members joining any political party is obvious.

    Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Ali Muhammad Khan said that this is a private member’s bill and the law minister shouldn’t advocate for it.

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker Bilal Azhar Kiyani tabled the bill on Tuesday. The amendments were proposed to Section 66 and Section 104 of the Election Act, 2017.

  • BTS’ Jin returns with solo variety show

    BTS’ Jin returns with solo variety show

    After being released from the military, Jin has been participating in a number of events, such as concerts, commercial deals, and even the 2024 Paris Olympics torch relay, but his most recent activity has fans buzzing with excitement.
     
    The BTS member has announced the return of the beloved variety show Run BTS with a solo spin-off titled Run Jin.
    But the show ended as the cast members started working in the military, creating a Tuesday opening that fans were unable to fill.
     
    Currently, the upcoming series, which debuted on the BTS YouTube channel on July 30, attempts to fill the gap left by the original show’s absence in terms of games and fun for ARMYs.
     
     
    Run Jin will feature Jin participating in various activities, starting with a hiking trip to Hallasan, a volcanic mountain in South Korea. 
    Run Jin is set to premiere on Tuesday, August 13.

  • Rashid Khan makes exclusive record

    Rashid Khan makes exclusive record

    Afghanistan’s leg-spinner Rashid Khan has become the only spinner to complete 600 wickets in T20 cricket.

    The Afghan bowler is second in the list of overall bowlers who have taken the most wickets in T20 cricket, followed by former West Indies captain DJ Bravo, who took a total of 630 wickets during his T20 career, but he is a fast bowler.

    West Indies spinner Sunil Narine is third with 557 wickets, South Africa’s Imran Tahir is fourth with 502 wickets, and Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is fifth with 492 wickets.

  • Internet shuts down in Waziristan after optical fiber break

    Internet shuts down in Waziristan after optical fiber break

    Waziristan’s internet service has been disrupted following a break in the optical fiber network.

    The district administration has reported that residents are experiencing significant difficulties after internet outage.

    According to the administration, the optical fiber was damaged between Bannu and Mir Ali, causing the service disruption.