In an order seen by Reuters, the government said the services would be suspended until the end of the month because of the law and order situation in the province, home to key Chinese Belt and Road projects. “The service has been suspended because they (militants) use it for coordination and sharing information,” Shahid Rind, […]
PM Shehbaz Highlights Pakistan’s Tourism Potential and Calls for Infrastructure Upgrades In a high-level meeting on Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised Pakistan’s incredible natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, saying the country holds a unique place among the world’s top tourism destinations. PM Shehbaz pointed out the diverse attractions Pakistan offers — from majestic […]
The National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) is a main identity document issued by NADRA to Pakistani citizens residing or planning to reside abroad. It legally gives a permit to Pakistani nationals and allows visa-free entry into Pakistan for dual nationals. NADRA- NIC, NICOP, FRC Information Portal Why NICOP Matters The NICOP for Overseas […]
According to the report submitted by the police, Khawaja Shamsul Islam was attacked after attending a funeral prayer at Khayaban-e-Rahat along with his son. He was shot near the mosque steps after the prayer concluded. The case was registered on the complaint of the victim’s brother, Khawaja Faisal. Police stated that Imran Afridi, one of […]
As per sources, the non-protected status, which currently applies to anyone using even one unit above 200 units, may soon be revised to only apply to consumers using 301 units or more. This change would offer relief to thousands of households in Pakistan who barely cross the 200-unit mark and are then subjected to much […]
Karachi Police Bust Mobile Phone Smuggling Network Linked to Afghan National KARACHI – Police have arrested a suspect allegedly running a large-scale mobile phone smuggling operation, recovering 17 stolen handsets hidden inside a secret compartment of his vehicle’s dashboard. The suspect, identified as Jumma Gul, was also found in possession of a firearm and Rs200,000 […]
Trump’s New Tariffs Hit Allies and Rivals Alike, Raising Global Trade Tensions WASHINGTON — A new wave of U.S. tariffs took effect this week after an executive order signed by President Donald Trump last week came into force. Duties on imports have now jumped from 10% to between 15% and 41%, sparking concerns from U.S. […]
According to Apple CEO Tim Cook, the program aims to expand the company’s production capacity and shift significant portions of its supply chain back to the U.S. “This $100 billion investment is in addition to the $500 billion commitment we announced in February 2025,” said Tim Cook. “Our goal is to reach a total investment […]
Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency Sees Surge in Applications as Global Interest Grows RIYADH – Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency programme is gaining significant global traction, with over 40,000 applications received between January 2024 and July 2025, according to the Saudi Gazette. The rise in applications reflects growing international interest in living, investing, and working in the […]
Trump To Hit Foreign-Made Chips With Tariffs, But U.S. Makers Will Be Exempt WASHINGTON — Former U.S. President Donald Trump says he is considering a new tax on all chips and semiconductors imported into the United States. But the tariff doesn’t impact companies already in the process of building factories in the U.S. or with […]
