Punjab Flour Mills Association has increased the prices of flour on the claim that wheat prices have gone up, forcing them to hike the flour rate by Rs1 per kg. Flour prices have risen by Rs250 per 20kg flour bag due to the increasing wheat price. Wheat stock is also running out in the markets, the Punjab Flour Mills Association (PFMG) said. The wheat price in Rawalpindi has surged to Rs3,200 per 40 kg against the government-notified maximum retail price of Rs2,950. Similarly, flour millers in Lahore are purchasing wheat at Rs3,000 per 40 kg against the notified price of Rs2,900.

A low-pressure system developing over the Arabian Sea has intensified into a tropical depression as of Sunday. If this system further strengthens into a tropical storm, it will be named “Dana,” a name proposed by Qatar. The depression is anticipated to strengthen into a tropical cyclone as it moves across the central Arabian Sea on Monday and Tuesday, October 14 and 15. The first potential path would see the system moving westward towards the central Arabian Sea and then making landfall along the Oman coastline. The second trajectory would take the system west-southwest towards the central Arabian Sea, eventually heading toward Socotra Island, Yemen.

LAHORE - The Punjab Health Department confirmed on Saturday that 149 new cases of dengue have been recorded across the province in the last 24 hours. Rawalpindi remains the hardest hit with 134 cases, followed by Bahawalpur with 3 cases, and Lahore reporting 2 cases. Over the past week, 997 new cases have been identified, bringing the total number of Dengue cases in Punjab for 2024 to 3,285. In light of the rising cases, the Health Department has issued an advisory urging the public to maintain clean and dry surroundings to prevent the spread of the Dengue virus. For those seeking treatment or information, or to register complaints related to Dengue, the Health Department has set up a free helpline at 1033.

KARACHI - US Navy Ship USS O’ Kane visited Karachi and participated in a bilateral exercise at North Arabian sea with Pakistan Navy Ship BABUR. The exercise was aimed to enhance interoperability and demonstrate PN-USN resolve towards regional maritime peace, a Pakistan Navy news release said. During the visit, Commanding Officer of USS O’ Kane met Commander Pakistan Fleet Rear Admiral Abdul Munib to discuss matters pertaining to interoperability of both Navies and tactical proficiency in Maritime Operations. The visit and bilateral exercise reflect Pakistan Navy’s commitment towards regional peace, stability and maritime order in collaboration with seasoned global partners. Visit of US Navy Ship to Pakistan is a manifestation of deep rooted bilateral ties between both navies in general and nations in particular.

LAHORE - The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 in five districts for three days over security concerns. The districts include Dera Ghazi Khan, Layyah, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, and Kot Addu. The decision, effective from October 12 to October 14, aims to address security concerns and maintain law and order. The government highlights the potential risks associated with public assemblies, which could become targets for terrorist attacks. The Punjab Home Department has issued an official notification regarding the restrictions.

The “mirage” of democracy comes from widespread misconceptions about this political system, despite clear misgivings from the most illustrious political thinkers of the past. The most important fallacies about democracy are that elected representatives are generally loyal and honest, and that the electorate is generally informed and rational with regard to politics. Though democracy might sometimes seem to work well, the never-ending economic, social, demographic, and technical changes to society make such impressions short-lived. Additionally, political tensions also arise if the ruling minority pushes a political agenda that disregards or even antagonises the majority. Thus, democracy, in particular, is subject to constant swings of political tensions due to its inherent lack of fairness: the losing side of an election is not represented.

Pakistan will be hosting the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, which will be held from the 15th to 16th of October. Since its initiation, the SCO has maintained its focus on issues of terrorism and regional security. The SCO summit provides a platform for Islamabad to strengthen its diplomatic ties with member countries, especially China, Russia, and the Central Asian states. In this regard, Pakistan can propose the introduction of a common currency among SCO member states, which could significantly enhance regional trade and economic cooperation. Undoubtedly, while the SCO presents opportunities, it also brings a plethora of challenges.

BUDAPEST: Hungary’s goalkeeper Denes Disbusz gets down to save a free kick during the UEFA Nations League, League A Group A3 football match against Netherlands at the Puskas Arena here on Oct 11, 2024. — AFPPARIS: Deniz Undav scored twice as Germany defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-1 to edge closer to the Nations League quarter-finals on Friday as 10-man Netherlands rescued a 1-1 draw in Hungary. Bosnia hit back with 20 minutes remaining when 38-year-old former Manchester City forward Edin Dzeko headed in from a corner for his 67th international goal. The win moves Germany onto seven points from three games, two ahead of the Netherlands with the heavyweights facing each other on Monday in Munich. “I did think we were going to score.”Wales squandered a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Iceland in Reykjavik.

This signifies a significant commitment from Saudi Arabia to Pakistan’s economic development. The government’s efforts to attract such investment, including the creation of the Special Investment Facilitation Council, are crucial steps in the right direction. The government’s efforts to attract such investment, including the creation of the Special Investment Facilitation Council, are crucial steps in the right direction. Rebuilding investor trust is vital for Pakistan’s economic progress and long-term prosperity. By addressing these challenges, Pakistan can position itself as an attractive destination for foreign investment, leading to sustainable economic growth and development.

It is not a certain individual’s responsibility to maintain peace but everyone’s duty. When we maintain peace and harmony, things will continue to run smoothly without any delay. We can maintain peace at different levels in many ways. Thus, we must all try our level best to maintain peace and harmony. At least maintain peace for the SCO summit.

Tesla shares closed down nearly 9% on Friday following the company's long-anticipated robotaxi event, which did not meet investor expectations. CEO Elon Musk introduced the Cybercab, a low, silver two-seater self-driving concept car, during the “We, Robot” event on Thursday night. Musk stated that Tesla aims to begin production of the Cybercab before 2027, although he did not specify where the cars would be manufactured. He also indicated that consumers could purchase a Tesla Cybercab for under $30,000. In contrast, companies like Alphabet’s Waymo have successfully launched robotaxi services to the public since June, highlighting the challenges Tesla faces in the autonomous vehicle market.

Nebraska 3 vs Purdue 2 - 25-22, 22-25, 23-25, 25-22, 17-15Nebraska outlasts Purdue in a three hour thriller in the Bob Devaney Center. The statistics are jaw dropping; multiple players with twenty or more kills, blocks in double digits and sideout percentages very close to equal. Purdue finished the match with a .311 hitting percentage; that high percentage is rare against this Nebraska team. The next highest opponent hitting percentage is SMU, Nebraska’s one loss of the season, and that is only .242. Half of the Husker hitting errors, of which there were too many, 31, were caused by the Purdue block.

ISLAMABAD - The 100-index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) gained 30.18 points on Friday, showing a nominal positive change of 0.04 percent, closing at 85,483.40 points against 85,453.22 points on the last trading day. A total of 560,740,534 shares were traded during the day as compared to 503,750,595 shares the previous trading day, whereas the price of shares stood at Rs26.121billion against Rs27.912 billion on the last trading day. As many as 435 companies transacted their shares in the stock market, 130 of them recorded gains and 251 sustained losses, whereas the shares prices of 54 companies remained unchanged. Nestle Pakistan Limited witnessed a maximum increase of Rs153.70 per share price, closing at Rs6,931.45, whereas the runner-up was Rafhan Maize Products Company Limited with Rs116.35 rise in its per share price to Rs7,144.35. Hallmark Company Limited witnessed a maximum decrease of Rs120.64 per share, closing at Rs 1,092.67, followed by Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited with Rs88.50 decline to close at Rs17,612.00.

WhatsApp is introducing a new feature through its latest update, available via the Google Play Beta Program, which brings the app's version to 2.24.21.34. The update allows a select group of Android beta testers to experiment with chat themes, giving users the option to personalize their messaging experience by choosing from 20 different colours. Initially rolled out for iOS users, the feature is now extending to Android devices. The update offers flexibility, letting users apply different themes for personal, work, or group chats, making it easier to visually distinguish between conversations. The feature is currently available to a limited number of beta testers to gather feedback and ensure stability.

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