Nepotism in Karachi Water and Sewerage Board

The Karachi Water and Sewerage Board is facing criticism for giving promotions through favoritism instead of merit. According to reports, officers are being rewarded while qualified and deserving officials are being sidelined. Sources reveal that promotions have been granted to unqualified officers in violation of merit and official procedures, raising serious concerns about transparency within … Read more

“No room for islamophobia in New York,” says Zohran Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani

NEW YORK:Zohran Mamdani, who made history by becoming the first Muslim to win the New York City mayoral election, delivered an inspiring victory speech, declaring that the election proved “hope is still alive” and that there is no room for Islamophobia in New York. Addressing his supporters after the landmark win, Mayor-elect Mamdani said, “Today’s … Read more

Ghazala Hashmi elected Lieutenant Governor of Virginia

Ghazala Hashmi

RICHMOND, Virginia — Democrat Ghazala Hashmi has made history by being elected as the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, becoming the first Muslim and South Asian American to hold the position in the state’s history. According to U.S. media reports, the 61-year-old Democrat defeated her Republican opponent, John Reid, securing more than 55% of the vote … Read more

Google plans to make Pakistan an export hub, says Finance Minister

Google

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has revealed that Google is planning to establish Pakistan as an export hub, reflecting growing international confidence in the country’s economic direction. Speaking at the Future Summit in Karachi, the finance minister said Pakistan’s economy is moving in the right direction, with a renewed focus on production-led and … Read more

President Zardari, UN Chief discuss Kashmir, regional peace in Doha

President Zardari

DOHA: President Asif Ali Zardari held a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in the Qatari capital, Doha, where the two leaders discussed a wide range of issues, including global challenges, regional peace, and sustainable development. President Zardari praised Guterres for his global leadership and for the UN’s continued support to Pakistan. He stressed … Read more

Karachi Zoo’s female bear ‘Rano’ shifted to Islamabad

Karachi Zoo

KARACHI: In compliance with the Sindh High Court’s orders, the female bear “Rano” from the Karachi Zoo has been transferred to Islamabad, officials confirmed. According to BOL News, a special team from the Islamabad Wildlife Management Board arrived in Karachi to take custody of Rano. The bear was placed in a specially designed wooden crate … Read more

Year’s biggest and brightest Supermoon to appear tonight

Supermoon

KARACHI: The year’s biggest and brightest supermoon will appear in the sky tonight, visible clearly across Pakistan and several other parts of the world. A supermoon occurs when the full moon coincides with the point in its orbit where it is closest to Earth, making it appear larger and brighter than usual. According to a … Read more

Hamza Ali Abbasi reveals battling serious kidney disease in childhood

Hamza Ali Abbasi reveals battling serious kidney disease in childhood

In a recent interview, clips of which have gone viral on social media, Abbasi confirmed that he was diagnosed with nephritis during his early years, a condition that affects the kidneys. He shared that he was around 8 to 12 years old when he went through a very painful period, explaining that nephritis causes the … Read more

Tim David’s 129-meter blast: Third-longest six in cricket history

Australian batsman Tim David sent a staggering 129-meter six deep into the stands off the bowling of India’s Axar Patel during the third T20 International. The sheer power of the shot has captivated fans, with the video clip rapidly gaining traction online. The massive hit came during the 7th over of the Australian innings. The … Read more

Amazon launches Alexa+ with enhanced AI features for music discovery

Amazon launches Alexa+ with enhanced AI features for music discovery

Amazon has just taken a big step in revolutionizing music discovery with the launch of Alexa+, its new AI-powered assistant. Available now in the Amazon Music app for iOS and Android users with Early Access, Alexa+ goes far beyond the basic commands we’ve come to know from earlier Alexa versions. This upgrade allows users to … Read more

PMD weather forecast: Mostly dry conditions across Pakistan today

PMD weather forecast: Mostly dry conditions across Pakistan today

According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the weather today will generally remain dry across most parts of the country. However, some northern regions may experience light rain and cooler temperatures, while southern areas will be hot and dry. Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, and Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: These regions will experience partly cloudy skies, with a chance … Read more

27th Constitutional Amendment Should Present in Senate Before National Assembly, Says Ishaq Dar

Deputy Prime Minister Senator Ishaq Dar has proposed that the 27th Constitutional Amendment should first be presented in the Senate before being taken to the National Assembly. He said this was his personal suggestion and that the government should give it serious consideration. Speaking on the Senate floor, Ishaq Dar stated that the government would … Read more

Mufti Taqi Usmani and Asim Munir named among World’s most influential Muslims list of 2025

Mufti Taqi Usmani and Asim Munir named among World’s most influential Muslims list of 2025

ISLAMABAD: Mufti Taqi Usmani and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir have been included in the list of the world’s 500 most influential Muslims for 2025, issued by the Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre in Jordan. According to the report, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani ranked first, while prominent Pakistani scholar Mufti Taqi … Read more