A recent performance in Saudi Arabia has ignited outrage online, as viewers condemned the stage design resembling the Kaaba. The sacred site in Islam was used as a backdrop, sparking accusations of disrespect and raising questions about the country’s reform efforts.
The Ministry of Interior has instructed PTA to block unauthorised VPNs, citing national security risks and misuse by terrorist groups for secure communication and illegal activities. The decision also targets preventing access to content deemed inappropriate or blasphemous in Pakistan. The government is taking stricter measures to combat illicit financial transactions and activities that pose
Delhi has surpassed Lahore to become the world’s most polluted city, according to IQAir’s live rankings. The city’s 24-hour AQI reached a staggering 1000, as reported by India’s pollution control authority.
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After over 35 years in Bollywood, Aamir Khan revealed he almost retired a few years ago. In a recent interview with ex-wife Kiran Rao, he shared how his personal journey during the pandemic made him reconsider his focus on cinema, feeling he’d neglected his relationships. Khan explained, “I decided to quit before Laal Singh Chaddha to prioritize
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The Pakistani passport has dropped to 102nd in global rankings, according to Henley & Partners’ latest report. Countries like Somalia, Yemen, Bangladesh, Palestine, Ethiopia, and Libya now have higher-ranked passports. Pakistani passport holders can access 34 countries without a visa, while those from these countries can travel to 38. Singapore holds the top spot, with
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A woman in Karachi’s Lyari area stole 20 tola of gold from a neighbor, sold it, and used the proceeds to perform Umrah. The police arrested her after tracing the crime to her through intelligence information. They recovered 3 tola of gold and Rs 1.5 million in cash. Further investigations are ongoing to find other
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The Punjab government presented a new smog control policy to the Lahore High Court, proposing a wedding ban from October to December to reduce pollution. Advocate General Punjab announced that this ban will begin next year, as part of broader anti-smog initiatives, with a dedicated budget for the first time. The court praised the government’s
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GCUL holds an unmatched aura among universities in Pakistan, with its architecture and atmosphere somewhat reminiscent of the magical Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
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Lahore and parts of Punjab are battling an escalating smog crisis, with recent satellite images showing dense clouds of toxic air covering the region. The situation is so severe that Lahore’s Air Quality Index (AQI) previously crossed 1900, obscuring the city in a thick, hazardous haze. Similar scenes are seen in northern India, with NASA
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In the Netherlands, ice cream with 500mg of paracetamol has been introduced, offering a perfect option for those dealing with headaches. The bakery owner told BN DeStem that their 6-liter ice cream contains 20 painkiller pills and a hint of lemon juice for flavor.