Top Headline The Whole Day
- Iran’s supreme leader threatens Israel and US with ‘crushing response’ …
- Harry & Meghan’s Colombia tour sparks outrage over Rs 16.3 cr security bill. …
- Baloch Human rights dept condemns violence following Mastung bomb blast. …
- Japan, EU forge security pact amid rising tensions with China and Russia.
1- Gold Prices Dip by Rs. 1,700 per Tola
The price of 24-karat gold per tola dropped by Rs. 1,700 to Rs. 283,000 in Pakistan, as reported by the All Sindh Sarafa Jewellers Association. Meanwhile, 10 grams of 24-karat gold fell by Rs. 1,457, and the international price of gold declined by $17, closing at $2,735. Silver prices remained steady in local markets.
2- Stock Market Rally Led by Amazon Amid Weak Jobs Report
Amazon led Wall Street gains on Friday, driving the S&P 500 up by 0.4% following a solid earnings report. Despite a weak U.S. jobs report showing an addition of only 12,000 jobs, the Dow Jones and Nasdaq indexes both saw upward movement. The disappointing job numbers reinforced investor expectations for an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week.
3- Swiss Finance Minister Criticizes Banks Over Public Accountability
Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter emphasized that taxpayers should not bear the cost of banks’ misconduct, following last year’s Credit Suisse crisis. She stressed the need for a balance in financial regulations to protect taxpayers, amid talks of capital requirements to safeguard Switzerland’s banking sector from future risks.
4- Pakistan Reaffirms Press Freedom, Honors Journalists’ Contributions
Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif marked International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists with a strong message for press freedom and journalists’ protection. They noted Pakistan’s Journalist Protection Act of 2021, calling for international accountability in war-torn areas where journalists face extreme risks.
5- CJP Yahya Afridi Convenes Committee for Overcrowded Prisons Reform
Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi expressed concern over the overcrowded jails in Pakistan, where the inmate population has exceeded capacity by over 60%. A committee was formed to provide recommendations to address these conditions, especially with thousands awaiting trial for over a year.
6- Ali Amin Gandapur Issues Final Warning to Government Amid Tensions
KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur issued a stern warning to decision-makers, calling for a major anti-government protest soon. He urged his supporters to prepare for a “final call” protest, following the recent treatment of PTI leader Imran Khan, who is currently detained. The protest schedule is expected to be announced at the upcoming Swabi Jirga.