A UAE taxi driver wins Dh20m jackpot after his ticket matched the grand prize in the September Big Ticket Abu Dhabi drawing. The winner is Harun Sarder Nur Nobi Sarder, a 44-year-old Bangladeshi expatriate. He purchased ticket number 035350 on September 14, pooling the ticket with 10 others. When hosts Richard and Bouchra called him […]
Smog Continues to Choke Lahore as Air Quality Remains Hazardous Smog continues to choke Lahore, as residents battle persistent haze and dangerous air quality. Despite official measures, the city shows little improvement. The Punjab government claims to introduce stricter controls, but experts warn that short-term steps cannot reverse years of air pollution buildup. Government Measures […]
Global Sumud Flotilla Launches Largest Gaza Aid Mission The Global Sumud Flotilla largest Gaza aid mission set sail in 2025 aiming to break the Israeli naval blockade and deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Organizers say the flotilla comprises over 40 vessels and 500 participants from more than 44 countries. The mission unites civil society groups […]
Saudi Issues New Rules for Hajj 2026 Accommodations In preparation for Hajj 2026, Saudi authorities introduced new rules for Hajj 2026 accommodations aimed at boosting safety, transparency, and fairness. The rules require all pilgrims to confirm lodging before visa approval. No last-minute hotel bookings will be allowed. Officials said these changes will curb lodging scams, […]
SC Questions Super Tax Functions as an Additional Levy A constitutional bench of the Supreme Court questions super tax functions as an additional levy on income already taxed under the law.The bench asked: how can taxable income face another tax layer? The super tax was imposed under Section 4C of the Income Tax Ordinance. The […]
6.9 magnitude earthquake Philippines kills 69 A 6.9 magnitude earthquake Philippines kills 69 people after striking central Cebu late Tuesday evening. The epicenter lay near Bogo City, triggering widespread damage. The tremor hit around 9:59 p.m. local time, with a shallow depth of approximately 10 km, intensifying ground shaking at the surface. Widespread Destruction & […]
Microsoft Wants You to Save the World by Using Bing Instead of Google Microsoft is positioning Bing not only as a search engine but also as a sustainability tool. The company’s new message is simple: Microsoft wants you to save the world by using Bing. This campaign ties eco-friendly values with digital choices, urging internet […]
Finance Ministry announces timely repayment of $500M Eurobond The Finance Ministry announces timely repayment of $500M Eurobond, affirming Pakistan’s commitment to fiscal responsibility. The repayment was completed on September 30, 2025, as scheduled. Khurram Schehzad, Adviser to the Finance Minister, took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm that the $500 million international bond matured in […]
The government hikes petrol and diesel prices for the first fortnight of October 2025. The decision follows recommendations by OGRA and relevant ministries. From October 1, High Speed Diesel (HSD) increases by Rs 4.04 per litre, to Rs 276.81 from Rs 272.77.Petrol (MS) price rises by Rs 4.07 per litre, to Rs 268.68 from Rs […]
UAE Minimum Salary Requirement for Visit Visa Sparks Debate The UAE recently introduced a new rule establishing a UAE minimum salary requirement for visit visa sponsorship. According to updated policy, residents who wish to sponsor family or friends need to meet specified income thresholds. The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICP) now requires sponsors […]
