India denies visas to 400 Pakistani pilgrims for Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti’s Urs
WEB DESK: New Delhi has granted visas to only 100 Pakistani pilgrims for the annual Urs of Hazrat Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer Sharif, less than the granted quota of 500 pilgrims, thus disappointing 400 applicants. A spokesperson of Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs confirmed this. A big religious festival
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan meets Dhoni
Legendary singer, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan met Indian cricketer MS Dhoni.
Pakistan terms US sanctions on NDC and entities as biased, unfortunate
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expressed deep regret over the United States’ decision to impose sanctions on its National Development Complex (NDC) and three private commercial entities, calling the move “unfortunate and biased” on Thursday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted that Pakistan’s strategic capabilities are designed to safeguard its sovereignty and
France gives Rs 35 crore to help Punjab tackle smog
The French government has given a €1.2 million (Rs35 crore) grant to Pakistan for Punjab province to tackle the smog situation.
Medicine shortage expected in Punjab, Sindh
The unavailability of essential medicines particularly for the treatment of heart diseases and hepatitis can go short in Punjab and Sindh.
No more iPhones from abroad, says FBR
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to impose a complete ban on bringing commercial quantities of goods from abroad.
Pakistan ranks second in South Asia for 2023 interest payments: Report
ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s latest International Debt Report 2024 said that Pakistan’s external debt has reached $130.847 billion by the end of 2023. The external debt in 2022 stood at $127.708 billion. As per reports, the rise in debt comes amid increasing global interest payments, particularly within the South Asian
Hailstorm breaks 42-year record in Balochistan
A powerful hailstorm shattered a 42-year record in Duki, Balochistan, increasing the region's cold intensity.
Pakistani groom wears 35-foot-long currency garland
A unique 35-foot-long garland for Pakistani groom caught everyone's attention.
New Delhi wants artificial rain to fight smog
India’s New Delhi is longing to use artificial rain to fight smog this year. “I appeal to the federal environment minister…now in Delhi and north India, the pollution has reached the border of 400,” Environment Minister Gopal Rai said. “The next 10 days are quite crucial…help us get permission for artificial
