What Happened: A man faced backlash on social media for playing a video game inside the Haram Sharif, the holiest mosque in Islam. What you need to know: A man sparked outrage on social media after a video of him playing a video game inside the Haram Sharif, the holiest mosque in Islam, was posted […]
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Operation Lyari was a major crackdown by the Pakistan government aimed at tackling local gangs and crime syndicates in Karachi’s Lyari neighborhood. The operation began on April 24, 2012, and resumed on September 7, 2013, continuing to the present day. The initial phase in 2012 saw significant challenges as the Sindh Police struggled to make
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What Happened: UNICEF warns that 90% of children in Gaza suffer from severe food poverty due to conflict and aid restrictions. What you need to know: UNICEF reported on Thursday that 90% of children in Gaza are not getting enough variety in their diets to support healthy growth and development. Due to ongoing conflict and
What Happened: Pakistan’s elected Prime Ministers face severe challenges, with none completing their term and many enduring arrests, assassination attempts, or disqualification. What you need to know: Pakistan’s political history is marked by turbulence among its Prime Ministers. Out of the eight who were elected through parliamentary democracy, all faced significant challenges: eight were arrested,
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What Happened: Imran Khan, imprisoned and facing opposition, is being supported by his son in his bid for Oxford University Chancellor, with online elections scheduled for October. What you need to know: Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), is seeking support from his son, Qasim Khan, in his bid
What Happened: The Pakistan Hockey Federation has banned three players and a physiotherapist for life after they attempted to seek asylum in Europe without authorization. What you need to know: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has handed lifetime bans to three national players—Murtaza Yaqoob, Ihtesham Aslam, and Abdur Rahman—as well as a physiotherapist named Waqas,
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What Happened: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated no military operation is happening in Balochistan but warned of strict actions against those defying the state, while also announcing funds for counter-terrorism and development projects. What you need to know: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated on Friday that there is no ongoing military operation in Balochistan, but
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“Saudi Arabia bans sick pilgrims from performing Hajj.” What Happened: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has barred pregnant women and those with complex medical conditions from Hajj 2025 to ensure pilgrims’ safety amid expected extreme weather. What you need to Know: The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a health advisory
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What Happened: Eat Brands PVT LTD is bringing Dubai’s popular fried chicken shop BonBird to Pakistan in 2024 through a partnership with Yolk Brands. What Happened: Eat Brands PVT LTD has partnered with Yolk Brands to introduce BonBird, a popular fried chicken shop from Dubai, to Pakistan in 2024. BonBird, created by the team behind
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What Happened: A PIA air hostess was arrested for smuggling millions in foreign currency at Allama Iqbal International Airport and later granted bail. What you need to know: On Saturday, a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) air hostess was arrested at Allama Iqbal International Airport for smuggling foreign currency. Customs officials, working with the Federal Investigation
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