Saudi Arabia Sets New Standards for Group Housing Across the Kingdom RIYADH — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing in Saudi Arabia has introduced comprehensive health, safety, and technical regulations for group housing facilities, aiming to improve living conditions and modernize infrastructure across the Kingdom. Under the new framework, group housing is divided into three […]
China Imposes 75.8% Duty on Canadian Canola, Escalating Trade Tensions The Chinese government announced a provisional 75.8% duty on Canadian canola, effective Thursday, in a move that has shocked Canada’s agriculture sector. Canada strongly disputed the decision, saying it does not dump canola and expressing “deep disappointment” over the ruling, while remaining open to dialogue. […]
Kuwait Plans Major Increases in Service Fees; Tourist Visa Rules Eased for GCC Residents KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait is set to introduce a series of fee hikes for government services, including company registration and temporary commercial licences, following a Cabinet directive to review service pricing nationwide, Gulf News reports. Under the new plan, establishing a […]
Luxon Slams Netanyahu Over Gaza Crisis, New Zealand Considers Recognising Palestine WELLINGTON — Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has strongly condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza, calling the situation “utterly, utterly appalling.” In unusually blunt remarks, Luxon added, “Netanyahu has gone way too far. I think he has lost the plot. He is not listening to the […]
BISE Multan 10th Class Result Cards Distributed, Collection Details Shared Multan — The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Multan has confirmed that result cards for 10th class regular students have already been dispatched to their respective schools and colleges. Private candidates can collect their result cards directly from the board office by presenting […]
Parliament Passes Anti-Terrorism Bill Amid Heated Debate ISLAMABAD — The National Assembly on Tuesday passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2024, despite strong opposition from lawmakers questioning its impact on civil liberties. The bill, introduced by Minister of State Talal Chaudhry, faced pushback from opposition members who proposed amendments, all of which were ultimately rejected by […]
Monsoon Set to Intensify Across Pakistan Next Week ISLAMABAD — Pakistan is likely to see an increase in monsoon activity in the coming week as moist currents from the Arabian Sea continue to penetrate the northern regions of the country. Additionally, currents from the Bay of Bengal are expected to strengthen starting August 17. A […]
Hajj 2026: Applications Open for Remaining Government Scheme Seats ISLAMABAD — Aspiring pilgrims have until August 16 to apply for the remaining seats under Pakistan’s government Hajj scheme, or until the quota is filled, officials said. According to the ministry’s spokesperson, more than 37,000 seats are still available. Applications can be submitted through the official […]
Karachi Youth Mustafa Amir Allegedly Kidnapped and Murdered by Friends KARACHI — Mustafa Amir, a young resident of Karachi, was reportedly kidnapped and murdered by his friends in the city’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) on January 6. Authorities have presented a forensic report from the devices of the prime accused, Armaghan, including his laptop, mobile […]
Marka-e-Haq Military Equipment Exhibition Opens Tomorrow The public will get a chance to view an impressive display of military hardware tomorrow, with the exhibition opening at 10 a.m. Visitors can expect to see a wide range of equipment used during Marka-e-Haq, including weapons, aircraft, tanks, artillery, rocket launchers, military vehicles, and armoured carriers. Radars that […]
