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Pakistan to get new currency notes of all denominations

The State Bank of Pakistan has decided to introduce new currency notes across all denominations to combat the circulation of counterfeit notes. The new notes will incorporate state-of-the-art security features and have new designs and serial numbers. This initiative aims to enhance the security of legal tender and curb illicit financial activities.

Govt to launch ‘Smartphone for All’ project on easy installments

The government plans to launch the "Smartphone for All" project, enabling people to obtain smartphones through easy installments. A research fund will support mobile phone manufacturing companies, aiming to boost the sector. The initiative aims to promote responsible financial behavior, expand smartphone access, and reduce imports by promoting local manufacturing.

That should be the end of Zara for all of us: Pakistani celebs slam fashion label post controversy

Pakistani celebrities criticize Zara for an ad campaign resembling violence in Palestine, prompting boycott calls. Zara subsequently removed the controversial images and expressed regret for causing offense. The incident has sparked global discussions regarding the power of social media in highlighting atrocities and promoting resistance against the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. [Word count: 49] - Khabristan.PK

Russia and Saudi Arabia urge all OPEC+ powers to join oil cuts

In Moscow, the world's top two oil-exporting nations, Saudi Arabia and Russia, issued a joint call on Thursday for all OPEC+ members to join an agreement on output cuts in the interest of the global economy. This plea came shortly after a tense meeting of the OPEC+ producers. Following a hastily arranged visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Riyadh to meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a joint statement was released by the Kremlin summarizing their discussions.

Saudi Crown Prince Calls on All Countries to Stop Arms Exports to Israel

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made a strong appeal to all countries to halt the export of weapons to Israel. The call came during an extraordinary summit of the BRICS group of nations, hosted by South Africa. The summit aims to develop a unified response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.