Strict Measures Imposed by UAE on Pakistani Minors’ Visas Violators

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has announced that it will enforce its laws regarding the acquisition of visas for Pakistani minors strictly. UAE Consul General in Karachi, Bakheet Ateeq Al-Remeithi, spoke to the media about the Wadeema law, Federal Law No. 3 of 2016 concerning child rights. He said that a large number of …

Interfaith Harmony Conference held in Pakistan

Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities in Pakistan, Chela Ram Kewlani, attended a one-day Interfaith Harmony Conference organized by the Federal Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony. The conference was attended by Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Mufti Abdul Shakoor, as the chief guest, along with Sindh Provincial Minister for …

Pakistan’s juice maker draws international clients

Pakistan’s Iftikhar Ahmed & Company (IAC), a leading fresh juice and pulp producing company, has attracted international clients at the Gulf Food & Beverages Exhibition. The event, which ended on February 24, drew businessmen from 125 countries and featured products from over 5,000 companies. Waheed Ahmed, the Director of IAC and the patron in chief …

Lt Gen Rtd Amjad Shoaib Arrested for Incitement

Lt Gen (retd) Amjad Shoaib, a former army officer, was arrested by Islamabad police early on Monday on suspicion of inciting public dissent against national institutions. According to sources, he was apprehended at his residence in the federal capital by officers from the Ramna police station. The arrest came after an FIR was filed against …

Pakistan Needs 5G to Compete Globally – IT Minister

IT Minister Aminul Haq recently announced that the adoption of 5G technology is crucial for Pakistan to keep up with the global tech competition. 5G, the latest iteration of cellular technology, is designed to increase the speed and responsiveness of wireless networks. Telecom giants are working towards the commercial deployment of the latest networks. According …

Pakistan’s Weekly Inflation Jumps to 41.54% in Five Months

Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), has jumped to 41.54% on a year-on-year basis for the week ended on Feb 23. This is the first time inflation has crossed the 40% mark in over five months. The previous week saw an increase of 2.89% to reach 38.42%. The increase was mainly …

Pakistan’s First Transgender News Anchor Survives Assassination Attempt

Marvia Malik, Pakistan’s first transgender news anchor, survived a gun attack on Thursday night outside her residence in the Lahore Cantt area. Two men opened fire on Malik as she was returning from a pharmacy, according to her statement to the police. Malik said she had been receiving threatening phone calls and messages from unknown …

Pakistan Reports New Outbreaks of H5N1 Bird Flu Virus

Pakistan has reported new outbreaks of the H5N1 bird flu virus after almost a year of being bird flu-free. The virus was found in small flocks of chickens and peacocks in Rawalpindi, near Islamabad, according to officials. A flock of 40 chickens in the area had been infected with the virus, resulting in the death …

Javed Akhtar’s Controversial Statement on Pakistan Sparks Outrage

Acclaimed Indian poet and writer Javed Akhtar’s statement at the Faiz Festival in Lahore has caused uproar on social media, with many Pakistani celebrities condemning his comments. Javed Akhtar known to subcontinent as a literary figure, accused Pakistan of harboring terrorists at Faiz Festival. But, forgot that Kulbhushan wasn’t from Norway & wasn’t promoting peace …

China Approves $700M Facility for Pakistan to Boost Forex Reserves

Pakistan received a significant boost to its foreign exchange reserves after the China Development Bank approved a $700 million loan facility. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar announced the news on Twitter, stating that the loan is expected to be received by the State Bank of Pakistan this week. The loan will help bolster Pakistan’s forex reserves, …

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