Karachi: The price of gold across the country recorded a decrease for the second day today (Wednesday).

According to All Pakistan Gems and Jewelers Association (APGJA), the price of per tola gold has been decreased by Rs1300 across the country.

After a decrease of Rs1300, the price of gold per tola has reached Rs218,100, while the price of 10 grams of gold has decreased by Rs1114 to settle at Rs186,986.

On the other hand, the price of gold in the international market decreased by $9 to settle at 2028 dollars per ounce.

Lahore: The Lahore High Court (LHC) Wednesday issued a written order on the petition against making criminal records of underage drivers.

According to the details, Justice Ali Zia Bajwa of the LHC issued a one-page written order in which the court restrained police personnel from harassing citizens in the name of license.

The court ordered the Superintendent of Police (SP) Criminal Record Office (CRO) to submit a detailed report with instructions and the SP CRO sought time to submit the detailed report with instructions to the officers.

It has also been stated in the order that court does not allow the police to harass any citizen.

According to the written order, the Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) said that the operation against under-age and unlicensed drivers is going on as a result of which a large number of citizens have obtained licenses.

The order stated that the SP Operation said that action will be taken against the drivers arrested without license as per the law, on which the court ordered the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operation and DIG Investigation to ensure that citizens are not harassed.

Gaza: Israeli authorities stated that the war in Gaza has entered a second phase that could be difficult.

According to an Israeli government spokesman, Israel is entering a new phase of its war in Gaza, where it considers the war to be militarily difficult. However, Israel is also trying to minimize civilian casualties in its effort to eliminate Hamas.

According to Arab media, Israel has launched an operation in the Hamas-controlled areas of the Gaza Strip, where the population of about 01 million refugees from the northern regions has increased.

On the other hand, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has announced to take over the security of Gaza after the war.

The Israeli Prime Minister said that after the end of the war with Hamas, the Israeli army will continue to control the security of Gaza.

Netanyahu ruled out handing over the responsibility to a foreign force, saying he would not cede control of Gaza to an international force after the war, and that it should be a ‘country without an army’ once the conflict is over.

It is pertinent to note that the total number of Palestinian martyrs, including more than 7,000 children, has exceeded 16,000, while the number of injured has exceeded 43,600 as a result of the inhumane Israeli operations in Gaza since October 07.