Federal Cabinet Approves Hajj Policy for 2025, Quotas and Packages Announced

The federal cabinet has approved the Hajj policy for the upcoming pilgrimage year, as revealed in a circulation summary on Thursday. Sources informed that the cost of the official package for the Holy Pilgrimage is estimated to be between Rs10,75,000 and Rs11,75,000. According to insider information, approximately 179,000 pilgrims from Pakistan will be permitted to perform …

Ratan Tata, Former Chairman of Tata Group, Passes Away at 86

Ratan Tata, former chairman of the Tata Group, passed away at the age of 86. The Tata Group confirmed his death in a statement late Wednesday. Tata had been in intensive care at a Mumbai hospital, according to sources familiar with his condition. Tata led the Tata Group for over 20 years, transforming it from …

Iran Issues Stern Warning to Gulf States Over Use of Airspace for Attacks

Tehran has firmly warned Gulf Arab states not to allow their airspace or military bases to be used for attacks on Iran. A senior Iranian official said that such actions would provoke a swift and strong response from Tehran. He stressed the importance of regional neutrality, especially as tensions with Israel rise. This warning comes …

Omar Abdullah Set to Return, National Conference Wins

NEW DELHI: Former Chief Minister of India-held Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, is set to take the helm again. His party, the National Conference (NC), won almost half of the total seats in the recently held state elections. This victory marks a significant moment for the region, as it is the first state election since …

Unexpected Tornadoes from Hurricane Milton Leave Destruction in Florida

Hurricane Milton’s storm surge wasn’t as destructive as initially feared. However, the tornadoes it triggered surprised many with their intensity, according to Michael Brennan, the Director of the National Hurricane Center. In an interview with CNN, Brennan noted, “The tornadoes we saw develop yesterday in Milton were really kind of supercharged compared to the typical …

US Condemns Karachi Suicide Attack on Chinese Engineers

The United States has condemned the recent suicide attack targeting Chinese engineers near Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport. Expressing deep concern, US officials acknowledged the loss of life and civilian injuries, calling for swift action against terrorism. During a press briefing, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller expressed sorrow over the incident. He extended condolences to …

Chinese PM’s Visit to Pakistan on Track Despite Karachi Attack

ISLAMABAD: Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang’s upcoming visit to Pakistan remains on schedule, despite a recent terrorist attack in Karachi that killed two Chinese nationals. Sources told The Express Tribune on Wednesday that the planned visit, linked to the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), will proceed as expected next …

Saudi Authorities Arrest Over 22,000 Illegal Residents in One Week

RIYADH: Saudi authorities arrested more than 22,000 individuals residing illegally in the Kingdom during various operations last week. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Interior on Saturday, the arrests were made during inspection raids conducted from September 26 to October 2. The security forces detained a total of 22,094 undocumented residents across …

Russia Moves to Remove Taliban from Terrorist List

Russia has made “a principle decision” to remove the Taliban from its list of terrorist organizations. This announcement came on Friday. It was reported by Russian state media TASS. Zamir Kamulov, Putin’s envoy for Afghanistan, made the statement. He noted that Russia’s foreign ministry and security service are finalizing the legal details for this significant …

Trump Urges Israel to Strike Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Criticizes Biden’s Stance

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday urged Israel to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities in response to Iran’s recent missile barrage. Speaking at a campaign event in North Carolina, Trump criticized Democratic President Joe Biden’s opposition to such a move. At a town hall event in Fayetteville, near a major U.S. military base, Trump referenced …

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