“We agree that we are for the unity and integrity of Syrian territory and reject any division projects that threaten the country’s unity,” the commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, said in a written statement to AFP. He spoke following a meeting he described as “positive” between Kurdish leaders and the […]
Brent crude settled down 89 cents, or 1.16%, to $76.23 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 93 cents, or 1.25%, to $73.32. Both benchmarks had risen more than 1% earlier in the session. “The oil market is being weighed down by the significant increases in gasoline and diesel inventories that we’ve seen over […]
The iPhone maker last week paid $95 million to settle a class action lawsuit in which plaintiffs alleged it routinely recorded their private conversations after they activated Siri unintentionally, and disclosed these conversations to third parties such as advertisers. Voice assistants typically react when people use “hot words” such as “Hey, Siri.” The company denied […]
The issue is expected to dominate discussions at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Special General Meeting on Sunday. Newly appointed BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has reportedly been instructed to deliver a “strict message” to Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar about taking decisive steps toward rejuvenating the team, including potentially phasing out Virat […]
In 2024, Pakistani passport holders had visa-free access to 34 countries. However, in 2025, this number has decreased to 33. The reduction, albeit slight, highlights a persistent decline in the value of Pakistan’s travel documents over the years. Several factors have contributed to the dwindling status of the Pakistani passport: In 2023, Saudi authorities confiscated […]
Under the government Hajj scheme, an additional 5,000 pilgrims will now have the opportunity to perform Hajj, sources revealed. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the collection of new Hajj applications is expected to begin next week. Earlier, the government Hajj scheme had received 81,500 applications. Applications for the remaining 5,000 slots in the […]
As per details, minor Sarim has been missing for two days after leaving to attend madrassa in North Karachi. The family of Sarim has registered an FIR of of missing child fearing abduction. According to the FIR filed by the family, Sarim went to a madrasa located within the apartment complex on Tuesday afternoon but […]
According to reports, the meeting discussed matters related to private Hajj operations in detail and finalized agreements with mutual consensus. It was decided that private pilgrims group bookings will commence from January 10. Hafiz Tahir Ashrafi emphasized the importance of adhering to the laws of both Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Earlier, the government extended the […]
This marked a significant step towards enhancing business, tourism, and people-to-people contacts. PIA spokesperson said that twice-weekly direct flights between Islamabad and Paris will commence on January 10, 2025. The first PIA flight – PK749 – will take off from Islamabad airport at noon, with more than 300 passengers onboard. Minister for Defense, Khawaja Muhammad […]
The five-match AUS v IND series saw the hosts reclaiming the trophy after defeating India by 3-1 while one game ended without a result. Now, the ICC has announced the pitch ratings for all AUS v IND games in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The pitches at Perth Stadium, Adelaide Oval, Gabba, and Melbourne Cricket Ground have […]
