Saudi Arabia has unveiled a new temporary licensing system for pilgrim accommodations in Makkah and Madinah during the 2026 Hajj season, aiming to ease housing shortages and improve service quality for millions of worshippers. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced Wednesday that the initiative will allow property owners to obtain seasonal licenses for hosting…
Making tough lineup decisions each week can be the most challenging part of the fantasy football process. When you’re torn between two similar players and simply don’t know who to start, start the player with the superior matchup. Ah, but exactly how does one determine the best (and worst) weekly matchups? All of ESPN. All…
FilmLA chief executive Paul Audley is stepping down from his role leading one of the largest film permitting offices in the United States, a meaningful management shake-up amid a production plunge in the region. Denise Gutches, chief financial and operating officer since 2011, will succeed him at the start of next year, FilmLA said on…
US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on China are unlikely to ease, despite ongoing talks towards a comprehensive deal targeted for November, according to two people familiar with the matter. The US seems “very comfortable” with the current rate of tariffs, the sources said, adding that the recent negotiations have mostly revolved around “broader” issues like…
The assembling of Afghan opposition luminaries in Islamabad made headlines as they sought permission for furthering their political activities. The fact that an unofficial and private forum based in Pakistan was used as the medium to air grievances against Taliban regime in Kabul, and were supplemented by a couple of international opinion-making organs, has cast…
Thames Water’s lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to prevent the UK’s largest water company from collapsing. London & Valley Water, a consortium of large financial institutions and investors, has submitted proposals which include writing off about a third of the company’s near £20bn debt pile and investing an initial £5.4bn to stablise the…
Most microSD cards are fast enough for stashing photos, recording video and transferring files, but some will get you a little more bang for your buck than others. If you’re looking to boost the storage of your Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck, GoPro or any other device that still accepts microSD cards, we can help….
Karachi – Born on 19 April 1960 in Karachi’s Liaquatabad, Umer Sharif emerged as one of South Asia’s most iconic comedians, leaving an unmatched legacy in theatre, television, and film. Sharif began his career on stage in 1974, quickly becoming a household name through his sharp wit and groundbreaking comedy plays. While he excelled in…
Islamabad –M.Saleem jutt The National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has revealed that at least 139 digital platforms are involved in illegally selling personal data of Pakistani citizens. According to investigation sources, the identified platforms include 18 mobile applications, 17 websites, and 2 YouTube channels, along with several social media accounts. These platforms were allegedly…
Karachi – A luxury Range Rover stolen from the United Kingdom has reportedly been traced to Karachi’s Saddar area, according to official correspondence between Interpol and Sindh Police. The black Range Rover was stolen from Harrogate, UK, on 22 November 2022. Tracking data indicated its last active signal near Korangi Road, Azam Basti, Saddar, Karachi,…
