Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has published openings on its website head coaches for men’s cricket team White Ball and Red Ball formats.
According to the advertisement, candidates for coaches will be able to submit applications till April 15.
PCB has decided to appoint separate head coaches for white ball and red ball. Media reports have said that Gary Kirsten is being considered for white ball and Jason Gillespie for red ball cricket.
Pakistan cricket team former captain Mohammad Hafeez’s valuable gifts stolen on his return home from America.
Muhammad Hafeez issued a statement X stating, “On March 26, my journey from New York to Lahore began. When I got my belongings on reaching home from America, my suitcase was damaged and my valuables and gifts were stolen from my bag.”
He said, “I have filed a complaint at Lahore Airport, so far I have not received any response regarding my luggage.”
Mohammad Hafeez also expressed his anger over the poor service of the airline.
A 14-year-old girl in Mumbai committed suicide as she was stressed about the pain due to her first period, according to Indian news platform India Today.
The girl had no knowledge about the menstrual cycle due to which she was forced to take the extreme step, says the police report.
The unfortunate incident took place late on March 26. The teenager informed her family members about her first period and said she was experiencing extreme pain.
The young girl became restless as she could not bear the pain due to her period and subsequently hung herself in the room. The victim’s family took her to a nearby hospital, but she was declared dead upon her arrival.
A post-mortem of the body was conducted and no foul play was found, according to media reports.
The incident has raised concerns over the lack of awareness and information regarding the menstrual cycle especially among children.
In a survey by BeBadass.in, 60 percent of girls do not have prior knowledge about their menstrual cycle while 56 percent in India consider it a taboo. A shocking 38 percent believe the first occurrence to be an injury or a disease.
This is not about India alone as menstrual hygiene and seeking knowledge about it is seen as a taboo across South Asia. Sad incidents like these stress the need to have proper counselling with teenagers on menstruation and how to deal with it.
In March, the Pakistani rupee (PKR) demonstrated resilience, maintaining stability against the US dollar (USD) while marking slight gains.
Throughout the month, the PKR experienced marginal fluctuations, witnessing minor increments and decrements in value.
Despite this, the overall trajectory showcased a modest uptick, with the local currency gaining 1.16 rupees against the USD, concluding the month at Rs277.95 per USD.
In Friday’s trading session alone, the PKR exhibited a noteworthy appreciation, strengthening by 8.61 paisa against the greenback.
During today’s trading activities, the currency displayed a range, reaching an intraday high bid of 278.45 and a low ask of 280.41.
Notably, throughout the current financial year, the PKR has displayed resilience, appreciating by 8.04 rupees against the Dollar, reflecting a 2.89 per cent increase. Similarly, within the scope of the current calendar year, the PKR has witnessed a gain of 3.91 rupees, equating to a 1.41 per cent appreciation.
In parallel, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) undertook strategic financial operations, including a reverse repo and Shariah Compliant Modarabah-based Open Market Operation (OMO) today.
Through these interventions, the SBP injected a cumulative total of Rs2.71 trillion into the market, underscoring efforts to maintain liquidity and stability within the financial landscape.
The Weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the Combined Group saw a slight dip of 0.09 per cent week over week (WoW) for the week ending March 28, 2024.
However, compared to the same period last year, the SPI surged by 29.41 per cent, as revealed by data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
The Combined Index stood at 323.20, a slight decrease from 323.50 the previous week, while it was considerably higher at 249.75 a year ago.
Among the 51 items monitored, prices of 04 (7.84 per cent) items increased, 18 (35.30 per cent) items decreased, and 29 (56.86 per cent) items remained stable during the week.
Notable decreases were observed in the prices of Tomatoes (12.04 per cent), Wheat Flour (3.80 per cent), Garlic (2.59 per cent), LPG (2.42 per cent), and Wheat (2.09 per cent).
Conversely, significant increases were noted in the prices of Chicken (4.92 per cent), Eggs (1.61 per cent), Shirting (0.56 per cent), and Rice Irri 6/9 (0.15 per cent).
The weekly SPI percentage change across all income groups indicated a decrease, ranging between -0.03 per cent and -0.27 per cent.
The lowest income group experienced the most significant weekly fall of 0.27 per cent, while the highest income group saw a decrease of 0.03 per cent.
On a yearly basis, SPI increased across all income segments, ranging between 22.15 per cent and 33.5 per cent.
The Lowest Income Group recorded a 22.15 per cent increase, while the highest income group saw a rise of 26.58 per cent.
In terms of specific commodities, the average price of Sona urea stood at Rs4,828 per 50 kg bag, marking a marginal decrease of 0.02 per cent compared to last week, yet reflecting a significant increase of 69.56 per cent compared to last year.
Meanwhile, the average Cement price was recorded at Rs1,220 per 50 kg bag, showing a slight decrease of 0.06 per cent compared to the previous week but an increase of 8.47 per cent compared to prices last year.
United States President Joe Biden, wrote a letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday in which he emphasised that Washington will “continue to stand with Pakistan” in confronting “most pressing global and regional challenges”.
While Biden did not call the PM, this letter is the first official diplomatic correspondence between the two states. This holds significance for Pakistan because relations between the two nations have been tense ever since former Prime Minister Imran Khan publicly accused the US of launching a conspiracy in a bid to remove him in 2022.
“The enduring partnership between our nations remains critical to ensuring the security of our people — and people around the world —and the United States will continue to stand with Pakistan to tackle the most pressing global and regional challenges of our time,” the letter read.
Biden also talked about the US-Pakistan Green Alliance framework, the two countries would collaborate and strengthen their climate resilience and supporting Pakistan’s development from floods of 2022.
“Together, we will continue to forge a strong partnership between our nations and close bond between our people,” the letter concluded.
Gold prices in Pakistan surged further on Friday, propelled by a remarkable surge in the global market.
The price of gold per tola soared to an unprecedented level, hitting Rs234,800 in local markets after witnessing a substantial gain of Rs3,800 within the span of a single day.
According to data provided by the All Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price for 10 grammes of gold stood at Rs201,303, marking a notable increase of Rs3,258 from the previous day’s rates.
Thursday had already seen a significant uptick in gold prices in Pakistan, with an increase of Rs1,500 per tola.
Meanwhile, the international gold market witnessed a similar trend, with gold rates surging to a historic high of $2,254 per ounce.
This marked a substantial gain of $40, accompanied by a $20 premium. APGJSA reported these figures, underscoring the remarkable momentum in the global gold market.
In parallel, silver prices also experienced an upward trajectory, rising by Rs20 to reach Rs2,600 per tola, further highlighting the general bullish sentiment in precious metal markets.
Pakistani actress Ayeza Khan has been given a special 10-year visa by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) making her part of an exclusive group of celebrities who’ve received the special recognition.
Officials from the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) presented the 33-year-old actress with the visa.
Ayeza thanked the Dubai government on Instagram for giving her the facilitation.
In her Instagram post, she said, “The memories I’ve made in Dubai, whether for vacation or work, are like no other experiences I’ve had around the world.”
She added, “Dubai always makes me feel like I belong, like I’m at home whenever I visit.”
“I want to thank the UAE government for giving me another reason to come back to this city often,” the actor concluded.
The teaser for the next episode of Pakistan’s popular drama “Ishq Murshid” has sparked new conversations on social media.
Fans are eagerly waiting for the next episode after watching the 25th one. The teaser for the 26th episode has added to the excitement, showing scenes from Shahmeer and Shibra’s wedding.
As people watch the teaser, they’re coming up with different ideas about what might happen to the characters they love. Some think Shah Mir and Shubra will have a happy ending to their love story, while others think something unexpected might happen.
Many people think that Shahmeer imagining marrying Shibra could be his way of coping, especially since her father was against their relationship in the last episode.
As everyone gets more excited, viewers can’t wait to find out what really happens between Shahmeer and Shibra in the next episode.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reconstituted the Council of Common Interests (CCI) on Friday, notably replacing Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb with Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.
The PM is heading the CCI which constitutes the chief ministers of all four provinces. Interestingly, this is the first time in the history of the council that a Foreign Minister of Pakistan has been included in the CCI.
Business Recorder article reported that it would be normal if a Finance Minister isn’t included in the CCI because historically it has happened. However, energy and planning ministers were mostly included because they deal with provincial matters.
The presence of the Finance Minister and the Law Minister in the CCI is very important as these two portfolios are required to respond to numerous queries raised by the provinces during the meeting.
A similar pattern could be observed as PM Shehbaz gave Ishaq Dar the control of Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) as well instead of including Aurangzeb earlier this month.