KARACHI: Pakistan, including Karachi, is bracing for a severe heatwave during the upcoming Eid al-Adha holidays. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning, anticipating intense heat across the country from June 8th until June 12th, and potentially extending into the following week. This unusual surge in heat is attributed to high atmospheric pressure, which will … Read more
KARACHI: Electricity prices in Karachi have been reduced by PKR 2.99 per unit, bringing some relief to consumers in the city. However, for the rest of the country, electricity will become more expensive, with a price hike of PKR 0.93 per unit. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) issued separate notifications for these price … Read more
GAZA: The Israeli military has kept up its intense attacks in Gaza, with reports indicating bombings of refugee camps and the Al-Ahli Hospital. These strikes have led to the deaths of many Palestinians, as the fierce assaults continue across the area. According to reports from international media, the attacks on refugee camps and Al-Ahli Hospital … Read more
MAKKAH: Millions of Hajj pilgrims are observing the solemn ritual of Rami (stoning) of the “Greater Satan” today, marking a significant phase of the annual pilgrimage. Following this, male pilgrims will proceed to offer their sacrifices and shave their heads, after which they will remove their Ihram, the special white garments worn during Hajj. Later, … Read more
ISLAMABAD: The government’s upcoming budget for the new fiscal year includes proposals for significant spending, notably on the Prime Minister’s Office and new housing for ministers. These allocations are part of broader development projects currently under consideration. A sum of PKR 65 million has been suggested for the sprucing up of the Prime Minister’s Office. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Following the tragic murder of 17-year-old TikToker Sana Yusuf, Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team (National CERT) has released a crucial safety advisory. This warning is specifically aimed at the large community of vloggers, influencers, bloggers, and TikTokers who are actively using social media platforms across the country. The advisory strongly urges digital content … Read more
ALGIERS: Algeria’s Olympic boxing champion, Imane Khelif, has decided to skip the upcoming Eindhoven Boxing Cup in the Netherlands. This move comes as new regulations surrounding gender testing take center stage in the boxing world. The 26-year-old Khelif had initially shown interest in competing and aimed to make her return to the ring. However, she … Read more
KARACHI: The Meteorological Department reported that Karachi experienced more earthquake tremors this morning, continuing a recent trend of seismic activity in the city. The first tremor was recorded at 4:46 AM, measuring 2.7 in magnitude. It was quite shallow, with a depth of just 2 kilometers, and its center was located about 20 kilometers south … Read more
KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has released its gas supply schedule for the upcoming Eid al-Adha holidays, bringing welcome news to residents. According to SSGC, gas supply will begin at 5 AM on the first day of Eid. Crucially, the company has confirmed that gas will not be interrupted throughout all three days and … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government has set an ambitious target to boost the country’s development rate to 6% by 2029. Federal Minister for Planning, Ahsan Iqbal, announced this goal as part of the new five-year plan. He shared these details during a press conference on Thursday, where he unveiled the 13th Five-Year Plan and provided an update … Read more
WASHINGTON: Tami Pigott, the Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, held a press conference today addressing several key international issues. Pigott emphasized that decisions regarding travel restrictions are solely aimed at ensuring the safety of American citizens. She explained that the US is actively tightening screening procedures for all individuals entering the country. … Read more
Elon Musk has made some serious accusations against Donald Trump shortly after leaving a government advisory role. “It’s time for big revelations,” Musk shared on X (formerly Twitter). He went on to claim that the “real Donald Trump is found in the Epstein files” suggesting the Trump administration intentionally withheld the Jeffrey Epstein files from … Read more
KOHAT: Former Senator Abbas Afridi has tragically passed away after succumbing to injuries from a gas leak explosion. Afridi, a prominent leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), was severely wounded in the incident yesterday at Azam Bagh. He had recently announced his departure from the party in June 2024. He was immediately taken to … Read more
KARACHI: Just as many were planning their Eid getaways to the beach, the Commissioner Karachi has taken action to ban swimming in the sea throughout the holiday period. This news comes as a dampener for residents hoping to cool off by the coastline during the festive break. The ban, enforced by the Commissioner under Section … Read more
KARACHI: The Karachi city is expected to experience another day of hot and humid weather. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature may rise up to 36°C, while the minimum temperature recorded earlier was 29°C. The humidity level in the air has been recorded at 63%, which is likely to intensify the feeling … Read more
Eid al-Adha is being observed today with great devotion and respect in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and other Gulf nations. Millions of Muslims offered Eid prayers in uplifting gatherings. During these prayers, special invocations were made for the unity of the Muslim community, assistance for oppressed Muslims, and the advancement and well-being of the Islamic … Read more
Renowned actor and director Yasir Hussain, known for his outspoken nature and bold statements, has once again stirred controversy with his recent comments. Despite having faced backlash in the past for his candid remarks, Yasir continues to express his views without hesitation. True to form, his latest statement has sparked public criticism after he appeared … Read more
For the first time, citizens of Morocco will mark Eid-ul-Azha this year without performing the traditional ritual of animal sacrifice. The decision, made under the directive of the Moroccan monarch, comes in the wake of a severe economic downturn and prolonged agricultural distress in the country. Eid-ul-Azha, one of the most sacred occasions in the … Read more
