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 […]
Mohsin Naqvi Explains How India Can Get Asia Cup Trophy Amid Drama Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi explains how India can get Asia Cup trophy following extraordinary post-match events. He offered conditions and context after India refused to accept the trophy. The dramatic finale saw India beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in Dubai. […]
Rs 5 Billion Corruption Scandal Sindh Textbook Board Uncovered The Rs 5 billion corruption scandal Sindh Textbook Board has erupted. The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) launched a formal inquiry into alleged contract irregularities. The scandal centers on printing contracts for free schoolbooks. ACE suspects that those contracts were granted without fair tendering. Key Officials Under Scrutiny […]
Internet in Pakistan Slows Down to a Halt Amid Disruption Late Tuesday night, internet in Pakistan slows down to a halt across multiple cities. Users reported timeouts, site loading failures, and high latency. Service provider outage trackers showed a spike in complaints from customers of multiple ISPs. Many said services nearly stopped. Cause: Upstream Provider […]
