53 Umrah Companies Verified to Protect Pilgrims from Scams ISLAMABAD — The Ministry of Religious Affairs has verified agreements of 53 Umrah companies across Pakistan in the first phase of its attestation process, aimed at protecting pilgrims from fraud, scams, and financial losses. The approved operators, based in major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, […]
Industrialists Reject Additional RLNG Bills, Warn of Factory Shutdowns LAHORE — Tensions are rising between industrialists and the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) after businesses received hefty bills covering additional RLNG charges for the period 2015–2022. Industry representatives argue they have already cleared all dues for those years and cannot be forced to pay […]
Pakistan, China Reaffirm All-Weather Partnership in High-Level Meetings ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and China have once again reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their all-weather strategic partnership, vowing to deepen cooperation across key sectors and work together for regional stability and prosperity. During a series of meetings in Islamabad, discussions centered on regional security, counter-terrorism, and matters […]
Firecracker Warehouse Explosion Rocks Karachi’s MA Jinnah Road KARACHI — Panic gripped MA Jinnah Road on Thursday evening after a powerful explosion ripped through a firecracker warehouse, triggering a massive blaze that engulfed the building. More than a dozen fire tenders rushed to the scene to contain the flames, while heavy contingents of Karachi police […]
Karen Gillan Joins Henry Cavill in ‘Highlander’ Reboot HOLLYWOOD — The much-anticipated Highlander reboot is moving forward with a star-studded cast, led by Henry Cavill and directed by Chad Stahelski. According to reports, Karen Gillan has signed on to play Heather, the wife of Cavill’s character, MacLeod, and the love of his life. The film […]
Punjabi Actor-Comedian Jaswinder Bhalla Passes Away at 64 MOHALI — Beloved Punjabi actor and comedian Jaswinder Bhalla, best known for iconic roles in films like Jatt & Juliet, Carry On Jatta, Mahaul Theek Hai, and Sardaar Ji, passed away in the early hours of Friday at Fortis Hospital, Mohali. His close friend Balmukund Sharma confirmed […]
Lil Nas X Arrested After Bizarre Street Incident in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES — In a strange turn of events, American rapper Lil Nas X was arrested after being spotted walking nearly naked on Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles during the early hours of the morning. The 25-year-old was reportedly wearing only white underpants and […]
Prince Harry Leaves Poppy Tribute on VJ Day as Meghan Markle Stays Silent LONDON — Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, quietly left a handwritten letter and a wreath of red poppies at the Burma Star Memorial during the recent VJ Day commemorations. The private gesture, seen by some as an olive branch, was carried […]
Labubu Craze Fuels Fake Doll Market, Collectors Warned of “Lafufu” Knockoffs BEIJING — Chinese toy giant Pop Mart is riding high on the runaway success of its Labubu dolls, with profits surging nearly 400%. But the brand’s meteoric rise has also unleashed a wave of counterfeits, with fake versions — mockingly dubbed “Lafufu” — now […]
IMF Pushes Pakistan to Revise NFC Award Formula ISLAMABAD — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to review its National Finance Commission (NFC) Award in a bid to strengthen fiscal discipline, according to official sources. The proposed changes could reduce the provinces’ current share of 57.5 percent from the divisible pool. If the […]
