Saudi Arabia Introduces One-Year Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa for Pilgrims

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days, allowing pilgrims to visit the Kingdom several times within a year while staying for a cumulative period of up to 90 days, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The ministry said the new visa is part […]

Iran Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni Arrives in Pakistan for Key Bilateral Talks

ISLAMABAD: Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni arrived in Pakistan on Monday on an official visit, leading a high-level delegation for discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation on security, border management, and regional stability. Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi received the visiting dignitary at the airport. Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam and Minister of […]

Pakistan Introduces Daily Petrol and Diesel Pricing Mechanism, OGRA to Announce Fuel Prices Every Day

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has introduced a new petroleum pricing mechanism under which the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) will announce petrol, diesel, kerosene oil, and light diesel oil prices on a daily basis, aiming to enhance transparency and align domestic fuel rates more closely with international market trends. According to an official document, the revised […]

Facebook and Instagram Outage Disrupts Services in Pakistan and Several Countries

ISLAMABAD: Thousands of users in Pakistan and several other countries experienced widespread disruptions on Facebook and Instagram on Sunday, with many unable to log into their accounts or access Meta’s social media platforms. According to an online outage-tracking website, the disruption affected users across multiple regions, triggering a surge in complaints from people attempting to […]

Lahore Family Tragedy: Police Investigate Mental Health and Ice Cream Poisoning Angle

LAHORE: Police have made significant progress in the investigation into the tragic deaths of a mother and her three children in Valencia Town, Lahore, after recording the statement of the children’s father. The incident, initially linked to suspected ice cream poisoning, has now taken a new turn as investigators examine the woman’s reported mental health […]

Punjab Launches ‘Sasti Nahi Muft Sabzi, Sanjhi Sabzi’ Project to Provide Free Vegetables

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif directs all districts to replicate the community-based initiative after its successful launch in Muzaffargarh. The Punjab government has launched a new community welfare initiative titled “Sasti Nahi Muft Sabzi, Sanjhi Sabzi” (Free, Not Cheap Vegetables – Shared Vegetables) to provide free seasonal vegetables to families struggling with rising living costs. […]

PTI Announces Nationwide Rallies on August 5 to Demand Imran Khan’s Release

Barrister Gohar Ali Khan says PTI will hold countrywide rallies on August 5, marking two years since the arrest of party founder Imran Khan. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced plans to hold nationwide rallies on August 5, with party chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan saying the demonstrations will mark the second anniversary of the […]

PM Shehbaz Sharif Directs FBR to Strengthen Engagement with Business Community

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday described Pakistan’s business community as the “backbone of the national economy” and directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to work closely with traders and industrialists to resolve their legitimate concerns and support economic growth. Chairing a high-level meeting to review FBR affairs, the prime minister instructed the tax […]

Operation Shaban: Three More Militants Killed in Balochistan, Total Reaches 88

Security forces killed three more militants during Operation Shaban in Balochistan on Wednesday, bringing the total number of militants killed in the ongoing operation to 88, according to security sources. The joint operation, involving the Pakistan Army, Frontier Corps (FC) and Balochistan Police, was launched after the deadly attack on the Mangi Dam police station […]

Kohat Roof Collapse Death Toll Rises to 11 After Heavy Rains

The death toll from a roof collapse caused by heavy rain and strong winds in Kohat has climbed to 11 after two more injured victims died during treatment, hospital officials confirmed. The death toll from the tragic roof collapse in Lachi Malgin, Kohat, has risen to 11 after two more injured victims succumbed to their […]