Pakistan women’s cricket team batter Shawal Zulfiqar has lost her father, Zulfiqar Ahmed, who passed away after a prolonged illness. The funeral prayers were held in a suburban area of Sialkot, where he was laid to rest. Teammates, coaches, and members of the management expressed their heartfelt condolences and sympathy to Shawal Zulfiqar and her…
Riyadh,Saudi Arabia has announced the implementation of a new version of its Premium Residency Program, effectively ending the long-standing Kafeel (sponsorship) requirement for foreign residents. Under the updated scheme, expatriates can now live, work, and invest in the Kingdom without the need for a Saudi sponsor — a landmark reform aligned with the country’s Vision…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan’s foremost priority was the immediate end of the genocide campaign imposed on Gaza. He thanked former US President Donald Trump for fulfilling his commitment and praised his unique initiative for peace, saying that Pakistan would continue to extend its appreciation for this effort. The Prime Minister reaffirmed that…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has announced that internet services across the country may experience disruptions or slow connectivity for up to 18 hours on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, due to scheduled maintenance work. In an official statement, PTCL said the maintenance activity involves repairing a faulty repeater in one of its submarine…
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT — U.S. President Donald Trump declared the signing of the Gaza Peace Agreement a “historic day for the people of Gaza,” emphasizing that the accord marks a turning point toward lasting peace and stability in the Middle East. Speaking at the international summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Trump commended Egypt’s pivotal role in…
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, EGYPT — A landmark Gaza peace agreement was signed in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm El-Sheikh, marking a major diplomatic breakthrough aimed at restoring lasting peace in the region. Leaders and representatives from the United States, Türkiye, Egypt, and Qatar signed the accord as guarantor nations. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also…
ISTANBUL — A Scottish woman has embraced Islam after being deeply moved by the popular Turkish historical drama Kuruluş Osman, according to Turkish media reports. Julieta Lorena Martinez from Scotland said her journey toward Islam began during the COVID-19 pandemic when she started watching Diriliş: Ertuğrul and its sequel Kuruluş Osman, both based on the…
GAZA/WEST BANK — A Palestinian prisoner released from an Israeli jail under the recent Gaza ceasefire agreement expressed deep gratitude to the people of Gaza and the resistance movement for securing their freedom. Speaking to media after arriving in the West Bank, the released detainee said, “We first thank Allah, and then we kiss the…
ANKARA — Turkish media reports claim that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s participation in an upcoming summit in Egypt has been cancelled following objections from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. According to Turkish journalists, Ankara had conveyed a clear message that if Netanyahu attended the summit, the Turkish delegation would withdraw. The diplomatic move underscores…
ISLAMABAD,M.Saleem Lawmakers from multiple political parties in Pakistan have voiced strong support for Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs), urging the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) to implement transparent reforms to address licensing and recognition challenges faced by young doctors educated abroad. The issue was raised in recent meetings led by Dr. Rafey Sher, elected representative…
