Saudi Arabia Eases Alcohol Rules Saudi Arabia is undergoing another notable shift in its social and regulatory landscape, as foreign residents report a further relaxation of the country’s long-standing restrictions on alcohol. According to multiple expatriates living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia alcohol rules have been quietly softened, expanding legal access to alcoholic beverages beyond diplomats…
Manufacturing PMI Manufacturing activity across the globe presented a mixed but cautiously optimistic picture in the latest round of Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data. Pakistan’s manufacturing sector made a strong comeback in November, returning to growth after three months of contraction, while the United States recorded stable though moderating expansion. Globally, factory activity has edged…
Instagram three-hashtag limit Instagram may be preparing one of its most significant changes in years, and creators are already noticing the impact. The Meta-owned platform is reportedly testing a new restriction that limits users to adding only three hashtags per post, a drastic shift from the long-standing 30-hashtag allowance. Although Instagram hasn’t officially announced this…
Smart Tagged Baggage Service Samsung has taken a major step forward in smart travel innovation with the launch of its Smart Tagged Baggage Service, introduced in partnership with Turkish Airlines. The new service aims to eliminate one of the biggest headaches for air travelers—lost or delayed luggage—by combining Samsung’s SmartThings Find technology with Turkish Airlines’…
NUML gas leak explosion A tragic incident unfolded at the National University of Modern Languages (NUML) in Islamabad on Tuesday when a NUML gas leak explosion inside one of the campus buildings injured several students and staff members. The sudden blast caused panic among hundreds of students attending afternoon classes, while emergency teams rushed to…
Trump World Cup 2026 The White House has officially confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 finals draw, scheduled for this Friday at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The announcement has added intense political and global media attention to an already high-profile event, as the United States prepares…
PayPak Mastercard Co-Badge Debit Card Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) has taken a pioneering step in Pakistan’s financial landscape by launching the country’s first-ever PayPak–Mastercard Co-Badge Debit Card. Developed in collaboration with PayPak and Mastercard, this innovative product marks a major milestone in enhancing Pakistan’s digital payments ecosystem. The breakthrough combines the global acceptance of Mastercard…
FDU Scholarships 2026 Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU), one of the most internationally diverse private universities in the United States, has announced its comprehensive scholarship program for the 2026 academic year. For Pakistani students seeking affordable and high-quality education in the USA, these scholarships offer a major opportunity to study at a globally recognized institution without…
CSS Age Limit A Senate sub-committee has put forward sweeping recommendations to reform Pakistan’s Central Superior Services (CSS) examination system, calling for two attempts each year and a significant increase in the upper CSS age limit to 35. The proposals aim to ease long-standing challenges faced by thousands of aspirants preparing for one of the…
Islamabad vehicle emission testing Islamabad has introduced a new and more structured system for vehicle emission testing, marking a major shift in how the city plans to control air pollution, streamline motorway travel, and regulate older vehicles. With the growing number of automobiles in the federal capital and increasing concerns about air quality, the Islamabad…