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Time of India
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Pune airport plans time bound entry system to curb congestion
Pune: The Pune airport will soon implement a time-based pick-up and drop-off system for private vehicles to curb congestion on the premises. Vehicles flouting the rule will be penalised, authorities said. "Many private vehicles are parked along the arrival and departure areas for an extended period, resulting in congestion. Although there are four to five wardens on the premises to manage the traffic, we need to manage the situation," Pune airport director Santosh Dhoke told TOI. Under this system, the entry of all vehicles will be timed, and the same will be checked upon exit. "If it is found that the timing exceeds the stipulated period, a fine will be imposed. However, we are yet to decide on the timing and the fines. This system is already in place at many airports," Dhoke said. AeroMall's vice president, YS Rajput, confirmed the problem. "We have our wardens stationed at the airport to streamline the traffic. However, on average, we are charging a penalty of Rs500 to at least 10 people as a last resort daily. Many people enter the airport under the pretext of dropping off or picking up flyers and park their cars for a long time. As per the existing system, we impose fines on vehicles that do not have a driver present. Many cars have a person sitting in the driver's seat, claiming they will move soon, but don't. The wardens have been directed to levy a fine only during peak hours to manage the traffic," Rajput told TOI. Back in 2019, the airport had a time-bound system, under which any car found waiting on the premises for more than three minutes was fined Rs340. Before this, until 2016, car owners had to ensure they left the airport premises within seven minutes, failing which they were fined Rs85. At present, commercial vehicles like cabs are only allowed to drop passengers at the airport and no pick-up are allowed. Private vehicles are allowed to enter the premises for both pick-ups and drop-offs. Prantosh Singhal, a regular flyer who lives in Koregaon Park, said the matter needed urgent attention. "In late evening, many cars are lined up in almost all lanes. It simply increases the chaos. People walking towards the AeroMall or the cab pick-up area have to bear the brunt. Besides, vehicles are also lined up all along the New Airport Road and Symbiosis College Road. I wonder why these vehicles can't spend some money and park at the Aeromall?" Singhal said. Nishith Patil, a Kharadi resident who flew from Delhi recently, said, "We waited for the bus for around 8-10 minutes as even the bus lane was occupied by some cars. The old building had a system to address the problem, and despite criticism, it was a good move and acted as a deterrent. The authorities should carefully calculate the timing and fix it so that the fine levied is rightful and can't be questioned," the business professional said.
Express Tribune
17-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Govt releases Rs340 million for salaries, pensions in 17 tehsils
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government has released Rs340 million to ensure the payment of salaries and pensions to employees in 17 tehsils across the province. According to a statement issued by the Finance Department, funds have been disbursed to cover outstanding payments of salaries and pensions for the staff of 17 Tehsil Municipal Administrations (TMAs). The breakdown of the allocations is as follows: TMA Lower Tanawal Rs3 million, Bannu Rs34 million, Kakki Rs15 million, Bakakhel Rs21 million, Charsadda Rs20 million, Khall Rs10 million, Kundai Rs20 million, Karak Rs27 million, Takht-e-Nasrati Rs20 million, Lakki Marwat Rs23 million, Dargai Rs1 million, Takht Bhai Rs23 million, Garhi Kapura Rs20 million, Pishtakhara Rs34 million, Chota Lahore Rs23 million and Barikot Rs3 million. The funds are aimed at easing financial pressures and ensuring timely payments to municipal staff. It may be recalled that in March this year, the Finance Department had released Rs1.15 billion to cover salaries and pensions for the employees of 64 tehsil municipal administrations (TMAs) across the province, addressing months of delayed payments that had sparked widespread protests. According to official sources, the funds cover the period from January to March 2025. Haripur Tehsil received the highest allocation, with Rs100 million earmarked for its workforce. The release of funds came in the wake of growing unrest among local government employees, who had announced plans to stage protests during Ramazan if their dues were not cleared. Workers affiliated with the Municipal Workers Union (MWU) and Pakistan Local Government Workers Federation (PLGWF) had threatened to take to the streets, blaming the provincial government for ignoring their grievances. In a joint press statement, PLGWF Central and Provincial President Malik Muhammad Naveed Awan, and other union leaders from across the province condemned the delays in salary and pension payments.
Business Recorder
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Gold sees gigantic loss
KARACHI: Gold saw a gigantic loss on Monday with global market crushing below $3,250 per ounce, traders said. Local market suffered one of the biggest single day falls, amounting by Rs10, 400 per tola and Rs8,917 per 10 grams due to the global bullion slumped by $104, receding to $3,221 per ounce. This huge plunge dragged down the gold prices to Rs340,500 per tola and Rs291,923 per 10 grams, according to All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewelers Association Domestic silver prices registered a slight drop by Rs17 and Rs15, going down to Rs3,400 per tola and Rs2,914 per 10 grams, respectively with world market trading the white metal at just over $32 per ounce, the association added. It is important to mention that the open market may trade gold and silver at different prices as compared to those fixed by the association. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
12-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Gold plunges following US-China truce
Gold prices in Pakistan maintained a downward trajectory with a massive fall on Monday, mirroring a sharp drop in the international market as risk sentiment crept in following the announcement of a temporary deal between the United States and China to reduce tariffs. In the local bullion market, the price of gold per tola dropped by Rs10,400 to settle at Rs340,500, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA). The 10-gram gold rate also declined by Rs8,917, closing at Rs291,923. The downtrend followed a similar fall on Friday when the price per tola had dipped by Rs1,800, ending the week at Rs350,900. Before this, the yellow metal nosedived Rs1,170/tola on April 23, 2025. Globally, the safe-haven asset fell more than 2% on Monday as risk sentiment crept in following the announcement of a temporary deal between the United States and China to reduce tariffs, according to Reuters. Spot gold was down 2.6% at $3,237.04 an ounce. Bullion, considered a hedge against economic and geopolitical turmoil, hit a record high of $3,500.05 last month amid increased tariff uncertainty. US gold futures shed 3.1% to $3,241.70. Adnan Agar, Director at Interactive Commodities, attributed the decline to improved trade sentiment between the US and China. "Gold opened lower today, marking a low of $3,207 before stabilising around $3,236. This drop is largely due to progress in US-China negotiations, where both sides agreed to suspend 90% of tariffs for a 90-day period," he said. Agar added that gold faced key support levels at $3,200 and $3,180. "If prices fall below $3,180, we could see further downside. For now, the market remains weak and volatile as investors await further cues from ongoing talks," he noted. Meanwhile, the Pakistani rupee posted a marginal gain against the US dollar on Monday, appreciating by 0.05% in the inter-bank market. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the rupee closed at 281.57 against the greenback, strengthening by Rs0.14 compared to the previous session. Last week, however, the local currency had weakened by Rs0.65 or 0.23% to close at Rs281.71, down from Rs281.06 a week earlier. Moreover, as of March 2025, Pakistan's central government debt rose to Rs73.7 trillion, marking a 0.9% increase month-on-month (Rs652 billion) and a 12.7% rise year-on-year. The domestic portion of the debt stood at Rs51.5 trillion, up 18.6% YoY, driven largely by long-term borrowings, particularly federal government bonds which surged 28.8% YoY to Rs39.7 trillion, according to AHL. Permanent debt rose to Rs40.6 trillion, while short-term debt declined by 2.3% to Rs7.8 trillion. Unfunded debt also saw a slight decrease and investments in Naya Pakistan Certificates dropped sharply by 33.2% YoY. Meanwhile, external debt increased marginally to Rs22.2 trillion, up 1% YoY.
Express Tribune
12-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Gold prices drop by Rs10,400 per tola in Pakistan
Listen to article Gold prices declined significantly in both Pakistani and international markets amid global fluctuations on Monday, Express News reported. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), the price of gold per tola dropped by Rs10,400, settling at Rs340,500. The price of 10-gram gold also fell by Rs8,917, reaching Rs291,923. The latest drop comes after gold lost Rs1,800 per tola on Friday, when it had closed at Rs350,900. In global markets, gold fell by $104 during the day, with the international rate standing at $3,221 per ounce, including a $20 premium, APGJSA reported. Silver also saw a modest decline, with the price per tola shedding Rs17 to close at Rs3,400. Jewellers noted that fluctuations in global demand, currency volatility, and investor caution were contributing to market uncertainty.
