Pakistan Tightens Vehicle Import Standards to Boost Safety and Environmental Compliance Islamabad – The Engineering Development Board (EDB), operating under the Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P), has announced a major update to vehicle import regulations aimed at enhancing road safety, environmental standards, and consumer protection. The new rules, detailed in an official notification, expand […]
Judges Challenge Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Over Administrative Powers ISLAMABAD — A group of judges has filed a petition in the Supreme Court of Pakistan, challenging the administrative powers of the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). The petition names the Chief Justice and the State of Pakistan as respondents. The judges […]
Toyoake Considers Japan’s First Screen Time Guidelines for All Residents TOYOAKE, JAPAN – Mayor Masafumi Koki has unveiled a proposal to introduce screen time guidelines for residents of Toyoake, making it the first city in Japan to suggest limits on digital device use for all age groups. The mayor presented the idea during a plenary […]
Karachi, Pakistan – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah met with German Consul General Rüdiger Lotz Schultze to discuss ways of strengthening bilateral ties, with a focus on trade, cultural cooperation, and foreign investment opportunities. During the meeting, the chief minister assured full cooperation from the Sindh government and emphasized the province’s potential as an […]
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 […]
Oman Announces New Bonus System for Private Workers Oman has introduced a new rule for giving bonuses to workers in the private sector. The rule is based on Royal Decree No. 53/2023 and Ministerial Resolution No. 541/2013. From now on, Omani workers will get performance-based bonuses every year on January 1. To qualify, a worker […]
