RIYADH,(International Desk):Saudi Arabia’s Royal Court has announced the appointment of Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Humaid as the new Grand Mufti and head of the Council of Senior Scholars. The decision comes following the death of former Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al al-Sheikh on September 23, 2025. According to social media outlet Inside the…
LEH, (International Desk):Indian authorities have imposed a curfew in Ladakh following violent protests demanding statehood and constitutional safeguards for the region. The curfew was enforced after clashes erupted in Leh on Wednesday, leaving at least four people dead and more than 80 injured, including police personnel. Security forces used batons and tear gas to disperse…
LAHORE: Reporter Muhammad ShahzadChief Executive of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Faiz Ahmad Chadhar, will inaugurate the 41st International Handmade Carpet Exhibition on October 7 in Lahore. The three-day event, scheduled to run from October 7 to 9 at a local hotel, will feature participation from nearly 100 companies representing more than 40…
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced that the federal government has approved a targeted subsidy of Rs 3.5 billion to support the transition toward a cashless economy. According to the SBP, the subsidy will be provided to regulated entities for onboarding merchants onto the Raast digital payment system and for facilitating Raast Person-to-Merchant…
A Silk Way Airlines flight en route from Baku to Chennai was forced to make an emergency landing at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport due to a technical fault, aviation authorities confirmed. The aircraft, flying near the Arabian Sea within Indian airspace, experienced a sudden technical malfunction mid-flight. The pilot immediately contacted Karachi Air Traffic Control…
Super Typhoon Ragasa, which left a trail of destruction in the Philippines, is now moving toward Hong Kong, prompting China to issue its highest-level weather alerts. According to international media reports, a “double red alert” has been declared in China, with authorities suspending schools, offices, public transport, business activities, and flights in at least 10…
Karachi,Pakistan’s largest private power utility, K-Electric, has announced the permanent shutdown of two of its gas-fired power plants in Karachi, citing the unavailability of local gas and the failure of imported LNG as a reliable alternative. In a notice sent to the Pakistan Stock Exchange, the company confirmed that the Korangi Town Gas Turbine Power…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended USA Cricket’s membership with immediate effect, citing “consistent breaches” of responsibilities as an ICC member. According to Cricbuzz, the suspension follows USA Cricket’s failure to establish an effective governance structure, secure recognition from the US Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) as a national governing body, and actions deemed…
New York, (International Desk):Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, with discussions centered on strengthening bilateral ties and pursuing diplomatic measures to promote regional peace and prosperity. Both leaders underscored the importance of constructive engagement to address ongoing challenges, while also emphasizing…
Islamabad/London, (International Desk):Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has received approval to resume passenger and cargo operations to the United Kingdom, clearing a major hurdle in restoring its European flight network. According to the airline’s spokesperson, the UK Department for Transport has formally granted PIA a Third Country Operator (TCO) certificate, valid for five years. The approval…
