Delhi shuts down all schools immediately amid intense heatwave
Amid a severe heatwave gripping Delhi, the government has ordered an immediate shutdown of all private and government schools for summer vacations. The directive, issued by the Department of Education, emphasised that some schools in the national capital have been operating despite clear instructions to close from May 11 to
Iran’s President Raisi’s funeral procession to take place today
Iran will hold a funeral procession for President Ebrahim Raisi and other officials today (Tuesday) in Tehran. Helicopter Crash Tragedy The Iranian government announced the funeral following a helicopter crash on Sunday. The crash claimed the lives of President Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, and several other officials. After an
IMF asks Pakistan to ‘impose’ tax on monthly pensions
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan to tax monthly pensions over Rs 100,000. According to reports, the new bailout program will require pension reforms, with policy talks starting tomorrow as negotiations near their final phase. To get a new loan from the IMF, Pakistan must meet their demands.
Former Azad Kashmir PM arrested
Former Prime Minister (PM) of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Tanveer Ilyas, has been arrested by the Margalla Police in Islamabad. Ilyas, who belongs to the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP), was taken into custody after a case was registered against him at the Margalla Police Station. According to a police spokesperson,
Online exams announced in Kyrgyzstan for foreign students after attacks on them
In response to recent violence against foreign students, the Kyrgyz Ministry of Education has announced that university exams will be conducted online. The ministry’s announcement allows students, except those in their final semester, to return to their home countries while still being able to participate in their examinations remotely. The
Major companies including Chinese, bids for PIA
As the government, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, advances its privatisation agenda, numerous firms, including some from China, have submitted Statements of Qualifications (SoQs) to acquire majority shares of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), according to The News. The government has received SoQs from Fly Jinnah, Air Blue Limited, Arif
Virat Kohli hopes to visit Pakistan soon
In a chat with Pakistani mountaineer Shehroze Kashif, Indian cricket star, Virat Kohli expressed hope that he would “soon” visit Pakistan. Kashif, taking to his Instagram account, shared a video of his interaction with Kohli, in which one can hear his voice. In the video, Kohli’s voice can be heard
Bollywood fans disappointed by Aishwarya Rai’s Cannes outfits
Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai’s clothing choices at the Cannes Film Festival this year have been met with significant criticism from fans and fashion enthusiasts alike. Her decision to wear gowns by Falguni Shane Peacock for both appearances has sparked disappointment and raised eyebrows. Aishwarya has been praised for delivering some
PM Shehbaz condemns attack on Pakistani students in Kyrgyzstan
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif took to X to express his deep concern over the situation of Pakistani students in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Deeply concerned over the situation of Pakistani students in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. I have directed Pakistan’s Ambassador to provide all necessary help and assistance. My office is also in
Pakistan starts growing world’s most expensive ‘Miyazaki’ mango
The cultivation of the world’s most expensive mango, the ‘Miyazaki’, has recently begun in Karachi. Miyazaki mangoes are premium fruits highly sought after in Japan, symbolizing luxury and exclusivity. Traditionally, these mangoes are cultivated exclusively in Miyazaki City, located in the Kyushu prefecture of southern Japan. Now, Pakistan has joined
