Special courts will be established in Islamabad to address property disputes involving overseas Pakistanis, under the Overseas Property Act 2024, According to Express News, these courts are aimed at expediting the resolution of property disputes for Pakistanis living abroad. The acting Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court has directed the formation of these special […]
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer of legendary rock band ZZ Top, has announced a temporary leave of absence from the band’s ongoing Elevation Tour due to a health issue. The band confirmed the news on Saturday, 15 March, stating that Beard will undergo an unspecified medical procedure and will not perform during upcoming dates. “Shelter […]
The US Navy has deployed the guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely to strengthen security operations at the US-Mexico border, in a move Pentagon officials described as part of President Donald Trump’s executive orders on border protection. The USS Gravely departed Naval Weapons Station Yorktown in Virginia on Saturday and is now operating under the US Northern […]
An 82-year-old man in the United States was mistakenly declared dead under a federal government initiative led by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), resulting in the loss of his Social Security and Medicare benefits, along with $5,201 withdrawn from his bank account. Ned Johnson, a resident reportedly in good health, learned of the […]
Amid ongoing controversy, South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun is being edited out of MBC’s variety show Good Day, the network confirmed on March 17. The decision follows audience backlash tied to Kim Soo Hyun’s association with fellow actor Kim Sae-Ron, who is currently embroiled in a scandal. View this post […]
St. Patrick’s Day has become a global celebration of Irish heritage, with the United States being the epicentre of festivities. Although originally a solemn religious day in Ireland, the celebration has evolved into a boisterous, cultural event in America, marked by parades, food, drinks, and, of course, the wearing of green. The day honours St. […]
Pakistan has turned down a request by the Afghan Taliban to grant an extension in the stay of Afghan refugees. Kabul has been conveyed in clear terms that Islamabad will stick to its plan for deporting all illegal and Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders from April 1. In a major policy decision, Pakistan on March […]
Unidentified armed men opened fire on the convoy of Sindh Assembly member Jam Mehtab Hussain Dahar in Ghotki district on Sunday. While the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) lawmaker remained unhurt, his guard succumbed to bullet wounds, and three others sustained injuries. According to Ghotki police, the attack occurred on a link road near Batri Wahi, […]
The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has recovered a wide swathe of mangrove forests from squatters, starting afforestation efforts to save the coastal ecosystem. Over time, encroachers began cutting down mangrove forests (locally known as timar forests) for the building of residential units, which affected the forests’ growth. A spokesperson for the KPT stated that mangrove […]
The ongoing economic crisis, characterised by skyrocketing prices and low income, has left many middle-class and low-income families struggling to meet their basic needs during the holy month of Ramazan. As a result, an increasing number of families are seeking financial and material assistance to afford food and other essentials for Sehri and Iftar. Philanthropists […]