
New Umrah Rules Require Pre-Booking of Hotels and Transport for UAE Pilgrims
October 1, 2025
Saudi Arabia has introduced new Umrah rules for 2025, requiring pilgrims from the UAE to pre-book hotels and transport before applying for visas. The…

Government Shutdown Sparks Layoff Fears After Senate Fails to Pass Funding Bill
October 1, 2025
The U.S. government shutdown has officially begun. The Senate failed to pass a last-ditch funding plan late Tuesday night. Since lawmakers could not agree…

Governor Punjab announces electric buses and passport office for Hazro
September 30, 2025
ATTOCK — Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan announces the launch of electric buses for Hazro. He also confirms the upcoming establishment of a passport…

Punjab Reviews Expansion of Vehicle Inspection and Certification System
September 30, 2025
Lahore — Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman chaired a high-level meeting to review proposed amendments for expanding the Vehicle Inspection and Certification System (VICS).…

Acting President Gilani Hosts Luncheon for Senators at Aiwan-e-Sadr
September 30, 2025
Islamabad — Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani hosted a luncheon at Aiwan-e-Sadr today in honour of senators from various political parties. The gathering…

Violence Mars Joint Awami Action Committee Protest as Kashmiris Reject Strike Call
September 29, 2025
MUZAFFARABAD – The JAAC protest in AJK failed to gain public support, as citizens across Azad Jammu and Kashmir rejected the strike and continued…

SBP Electric Vehicle Loans to Boost Sustainable Transport Nationwide
September 29, 2025
KARACHI — The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has launched a major financing scheme to promote sustainable mobility through SBP electric vehicle loans. This…

UAE Visit Visa Update Unveils New Routes for Global Visitors
September 29, 2025
Abu Dhabi — The United Arab Emirates has announced a major UAE visit visa update, introducing four new categories aimed at attracting global talent and…

IRS Report Warns India’s Flawed Policies Are Fueling Regional Isolation
September 29, 2025
Islamabad — A new report by the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) warns that India’s flawed policies are driving its regional and global isolation. Titled…

PRCS Chairperson Meets Ambassador in Norway, Urges Diaspora Support
September 29, 2025
Oslo, Norway — The Chairperson of the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS), Mrs. Farzhana Naek, met with Pakistan’s Ambassador to Norway, Mrs. Sadia Altaf…

UK Plans Stricter Permanent Residency Rules to Curb Immigration Surge
September 29, 2025
Liverpool — The Great Britain plans to tighten its permanent residency rules, requiring migrants to actively demonstrate their value to society before settling permanently.…

President Zardari Highlights Maritime Sector Reforms as Pillars of National Growth
September 29, 2025
Islamabad — President Asif Ali Zardari has reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to comprehensive maritime sector reforms, calling the maritime domain a cornerstone of national trade,…

No Cash, No Problem: Visitor ID Now Opens Saudi Bank Accounts
September 29, 2025
Saudi Arabia has officially approved Visitor ID access for bank account opening, marking a major regulatory breakthrough under its Vision 2030 transformation agenda. The…

Lavrov Urges UN to Uphold Charter, Warns Against Militarization and Double Standards
September 29, 2025
NEW YORK — Addressing the General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivered a…

Abbottabad court sentences cybercrime accused to five years for harassing women
September 25, 2025
Haripur (Javed Khan)– In a major legal breakthrough, the court has announced the Abbottabad cybercrime verdict in case FIR No. 14/2024, filed by the…

Kaspersky empowers SMEs through cutting edge solutions against modern cyber threats
September 25, 2025
Islamabad: As cyber threats grow more complex and costly, mid-sized businesses face attacks that exploit legitimate tools and advanced tactics. Meanwhile, limited budgets and…