Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has expanded its electronic visitor visa to include nationals from six more countries, bringing the total count to 63. The new countries covered are Turkiye, Thailand, Panama, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, and Mauritius. Citizens from these nations can apply for the tourist visa online or obtain it upon arrival…
As they prepare for their upcoming matches in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023, the Pakistan cricket team has landed in Bengaluru, India. The squad’s arrival in the southern Indian state and the capital of Karnataka was captured in images posted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
PepsiCo, a prominent international food and beverage company, took part in a seminar hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations (UN) at the University of Agriculture in Peshawar to mark World Food Day. Notable figures from the World Food Programme (WFP), UN Women, PepsiCo, and the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa…
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has pinpointed the involvement of eight Pakistani banks in an unprecedented surge in the US dollar rate in Pakistan. The names of these banks have been forwarded to the National Assembly Standing Committee for further action. Remarkably, these banks exceeded their full fiscal year 2021-22 profits in just the…
Following their recent Pak Vs. India match, Pakistan’s national cricket team captain, Babar Azam, and wicketkeeper-batsman, Mohammad Rizwan, have chosen to disable the comment section on their Instagram posts. This decision comes in response to the intense reactions to their defeat, as they seek to shield themselves from mean-spirited and derogatory comments. Indian netizens left…
Ousted prime minister Imran Khan, currently detained in Adiala Jail in the cypher case, has issued his first public message for the Pakistani people since his arrest on August 5, 2023. Khan’s message was shared via his social media accounts, including Twitter. Here is the complete text of Khan’s message: “Regardless of the prison they…
In response to the Israeli government’s directive for Palestinians to evacuate Gaza within 24 hours, the Palestinian resistance group Hamas has unequivocally stated its refusal to comply. However, Hamas spokesperson Dr. Khalid Qaddoumi asserted that the people of Gaza would not become refugees as they did in 1948. He accused Israel of attempting to undermine…
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the federal government has revoked the diplomatic passports of 10 prominent political leaders associated with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Among those affected are Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Asad Umar, Parvez Khattak, Sheikh Rasheed, and six others. This move comes amidst a series of troubling events for the PTI and its top…
Taxation is a concept that has existed since the dawn of civilizations. It is a system of levying taxes on individuals and businesses to fund government activities and services. Simply put, taxes are a mandatory contribution to the government, which is levied on various types of incomes and products. However, beyond the simple definition, taxation…
In Islamabad, the Masjid Rehmat ul Alamin F/8 has taken an initiative to assist poor and deserving families by offering a free-of-charge marriage hall. This move aims to provide underprivileged families with a memorable and dignified wedding experience, besides relieving their financial burden and enabling them to celebrate their special occasion with joy and honor….
The deposed Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has stated that he is prepared to talk to all parties for the benefit of the country’s interest, progress, and democracy. This announcement comes in the wake of increasing political unrest and recent clashes between law enforcement officials and PTI activists who may have been trying to…
A terrorist involved in the recent attack on a census team in Pakistan has been killed by security forces, according to a statement from the military’s media affairs wing. The militant, identified as Abdul Rasheed and affiliated with the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), had a bounty of Rs6 million on him and was responsible for…
Indus Motor Company (IMC), the assembler and seller of Toyota-brand vehicles in Pakistan, has announced yet another hike in the prices of its cars. This latest increase ranges up to Rs2.017 million and will take effect from March 10, according to a letter sent to dealers. The company cited a number of factors for the…
If the government does not raise existing tax rates, petrol costs may increase by up to Rs8 per litre for the next 15 days. According to various reports, the government is still undecided if it should raise fuel taxes beginning November 1 or December 16. The overwhelming opinion is that the price hike should be…