EU Removes Pakistan from High Risk Countries List, Naveed Qamar

On March 15th, 2023, the European Union announced that Pakistan had been removed from its List of High Risk Third Countries. This move followed concerted efforts by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Commerce Minister Syed Naveed Qamar. The announcement has significant implications for businesses and individuals in Pakistan, as well as for EU …

Humza Yousaf set to become first PM of Scotland

HamzaHumza Yousaf, a practising Muslim of Pakistani origin, has made history by being elected as the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), becoming Scotland’s first Muslim leader.  Yousaf, who is currently the Health Secretary of Scotland, won a close-fought contest against Kate Forbes and Ash Regan to succeed former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Yousaf …

Novjot Sidhu’s Wife, Diagnosed with Cancer, Pens Emotional Note

Former Indian cricketer, politician, and public figure, Navjot Singh Sidhu, is currently serving a one-year sentence in jail for a 1988 road rage case. While Sidhu’s imprisonment has been a difficult time for his family, especially Novjot Sidhu’s Wife, things have become even more challenging as she has been diagnosed with stage two invasive cancer. …

Ramadan2023: Preparations Made in Masjid Al Haram

In anticipation of the holy month of Ramadan, preparations has been made in Masjid Al Haram, located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. One of the arrangements made was the organizing of lockers for pilgrims and worshippers who intended to perform Itikaaf. Itikaaf is a spiritual practice where a person secludes themselves inside a mosque for a …

PML-N Senator Receives Backlash on Twitter for Remarks Towards Mahira Khan

Actors Farhan Saeed and Adnan Siddiqui, among others, have rushed to Twitter to condemn PML-N Senator Dr. Afnan Ullah Khan for his “misogynistic” comments about superstar actor Mahira Khan and renowned satirist Anwar Maqsood. The disrespectful comments were made during a Monday event in Karachi hosted by the Arts Council of Pakistan, only one day …

Ramadan 2023: Saudi Arabia, UAE to Observe First Roza on 23 March

Regional media reported on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia, along with most other Gulf governments, would begin the fasting for the month of Ramadan on Thursday, 23rd March. Earlier today, the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia issued a call to all Muslims in the Kingdom to observe the sighting of the Ramadan crescent on Tuesday evening, …

National Assembly Speaker Changes Joint Session Schedule

The article reports on the political situation in Pakistan, specifically the actions taken by the ruling coalition government and the opposition party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The article explains that the National Assembly Speaker, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, has changed the schedule of the joint session of parliament to convene on March 22 instead of next month, …

Quake rocks Pakistan; Damages Unknown Yet

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale hit parts of Pakistan on Tuesday, sending tremors through many cities and towns for at least 30 seconds. The quake’s epicentre was located in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, while its depth was recorded at 180 kilometres by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). The earthquake was felt …

Zaman Park: Agreement Reached between Police, PTI

LAHORE: Following PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s departure for the Toshakhana case hearing in the capital, Punjab Police reportedly entered his Zaman Park residence on Saturday and arrested more than 20 party workers. The police alleged that the workers had resorted to violence to obstruct the course of justice. This follows recent clashes between police and …

Aima Baig Sues Media Outlet For Defamation

Pakistani singer Aima Baig has sued a media platform and has served a legal notice after it dug up an old interview of hers to falsely report that she had a crush on her brother. Baig took to Instagram to share the notice and called out the “shameless yellow journalism” and the “fake reporting” that …

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