Syrian ex-colonel in London court on crimes against humanity charge

Riyadh (April 15, 2026) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has issued a strong warning and new regulations ahead of the Hajj 2026 season (1447 AH), imposing heavy fines and other penalties on those attempting to perform Hajj without an official permit or assisting others in doing so illegally.Under the new rules:Individuals caught performing or…

By Dr Ansab Ali, LahoreLAHORE: Chairman of the Carpet Training Institute (CTI), Ijaz-ur-Rehman, has emphasized that the adoption of modern technology and digital platforms in the traditional handmade carpet industry can open new avenues for access to global markets.He stressed that manufacturers and exporters must quickly adapt to rapidly changing global trends, adding that efforts…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — The Businessmen Panel (BMP) of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has strongly criticized the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) decision to allow duty- and tax-free imports of Chinese goods through the Sost Dry Port for Gilgit-Baltistan, warning that the move could trigger widespread smuggling, under-invoicing…

Australian national football team forward Thiti Yenki has announced his conversion to Islam, making the declaration just days before his team’s crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match against Egypt. The news quickly drew widespread attention on social media.In a statement shared via Instagram through “Qalby Studios,” Yenki said his journey toward Islam…

ISLAMABAD – The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Corruption Wing has exposed a major visa scam involving a senior Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) official who fraudulently obtained French visas for private individuals by presenting them as part of an official government delegation.According to investigative sources, FBR senior official Atiq-ur-Rehman sent official emails to the French…