Prominent religious scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel has criticised the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) for its recent fatwa declaring the use of virtual private networks (VPNs) as un-Islamic. He dismissed the decision…
Trader Robbed of 35 iPhones Worth Over Rs. 6 Million in Karachi
A trader transporting 35 iPhones was robbed near the Water Pump area in Karachi, with the stolen items valued at over six million rupees, according to the Electronics Market Association. Muhammad Rizwan…
HEC Orders Closure of Universities Due to Smog
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced the closure of universities and colleges in Lahore and Multan due to the worsening smog conditions. An official notification stated that classes will shift online…
Multiple Districts of Punjab Receive Artificial Rain
In a major step to tackle smog, the Punjab government successfully carried out a cloud seeding operation using local technology. The operation, which took place on Friday, caused artificial rainfall in Jhelum,…
Government Announces New Passport Fees
The government has introduced revised fees for machine readable passports (MRPs) and established specific charges for the issuance of lost passports. The updated fees apply across a variety of passport types and…
Hyundai reduces Tucson and Santa Fe prices
Hyundai Pakistan has announced significant price cuts for its Tucson and Santa Fe models, offering car buyers a limited-time discount on these popular SUVs. This initiative, which aims to boost end-of-year sales,…
Pakistani-American Ali Sheikhani Wins Constable Seat in Texas
Pakistani-American candidate Ali Sheikhani has emerged victorious in the constable race in Fort Bend County, Texas. Sheikhani, who ran as a Republican candidate, defeated fellow Pakistani-origin candidate Nabil Shike for the position….
Govt Announces Public Holidays in Islamabad and Rawalpindi
The federal government has officially declared public holidays in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on the occasion of the upcoming 23rd Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting. In a notification…
Two Renowned Japanese Climbers Fall from K2
Two renowned Japanese mountain climbers fell from Pakistan’s K2, according to officials on Sunday. A helicopter rescue attempt spotted the climbers but was unable to proceed due to adverse conditions. Experienced climbers…
Cola Next’s Senior Staff Go Missing After Owner’s Kidnapping
Senior officials from Cola Next, a Pakistani beverage brand, have gone missing from Lahore, shortly after the kidnapping of owner Zulfiqar Ahmed. The disappearance of Ahmed led to a judicial order for…