Bilal Bin Saqib SAPM on Blockchain and Crypto ISLAMABAD: In a surprising turn of events, Bilal Bin Saqib has stepped down from his position as the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Blockchain and Crypto, only months after his high-profile appointment. His resignation stems from a legal conflict between his advisory role in…
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’…
International Gaza Force Deployment The United States is intensifying diplomatic and military coordination efforts to deploy an international Gaza force deployment as early as next year, signaling a significant new phase in post-war stabilization efforts in the war-torn enclave. According to U.S. officials cited by Reuters, the proposed International Stabilization Force (ISF) would operate under…
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…
Conway Latham Partnership Batters West Indies as New Zealand Dominate Day One at Bay Oval Mount Maunganui: New Zealand tightened their grip on the third and final Test against West Indies on Thursday as an unbroken opening stand of historic proportions between Tom Latham and Devon Conway drained the visitors of momentum on a day…
Asim Azhar Celebrates First #1 Song on Pakistan Weekly Charts KARACHI – Pakistani singer Asim Azhar closed out 2025 on a high note, achieving his first-ever number one song on the country’s weekly music charts with the popular OST Meri Zindagi Hai Tu. The 29-year-old artist described this milestone as the culmination of a year…
Qatar Calls Dialogue With Non-State Actors as Key to Lasting Peace DOHA: Amid escalating conflicts stretching from Afghanistan to Gaza, Qatar on Sunday renewed its call for inclusive political engagement, emphasising that durable peace is impossible without dialogue with non-state actors. Speaking at the 23rd Doha Forum, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin…
PSX Top 25 Companies Awards 2024 The PSX Top 25 Companies Awards 2024 have been officially unveiled, recognizing the highest-performing firms listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. These awards—considered the most prestigious corporate honors in Pakistan—highlight excellence in financial performance, corporate governance, sustainability, and ESG-related initiatives. Since their inception in 1978, the PSX awards have…
Federal and Sindh Governments Announce Public Holidays in December KARACHI: The federal and Sindh governments have announced public holidays for December, giving citizens multiple days off for national and religious observances. The announcements cover both federal and provincial offices, as well as educational institutions. The federal government has declared December 25, 2025, a national holiday…
Indian Football Faces Collapse as ISL Indian football is facing one of the most serious crises in its professional history, with top-tier and lower-division leagues stalled, sponsors staying away, and clubs warning that the sport’s ecosystem could collapse if urgent decisions are not taken. The uncertainty surrounding the 2025–26 season has left players, coaches, and…