In the wake of increasing incidents of terrorism, the Divisional Intelligence Committee (DIC) has initiated a screening process to ensure fully that there are no Afghan nationals, criminals, or terrorists within the security staff of private housing schemes situated in Rawalpindi. A key meeting was held with the owners of 79 private housing schemes, led […]
Excessive use of social media filters can lead to depression and anxiety in teenagers, therefore, parents should monitor the online activities of their children to foster a healthy self-image, said social media expert Muhammad Hussain. He shed light on the alarming effect of social media on teenagers’ health and specifically highlighted the dangers of using […]
The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has intensified its campaign against begging, apprehending 20 individuals in the Lohi Bher area to maintain public order. According to a spokesperson, the district administration of Islamabad, under the leadership of Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Irfan Memon has ramped up its anti-begging drive in the federal capital. In the latest […]
Saudi authorities have significantly strengthened security in Makkah during the busy Umrah season in Ramadan, deploying over 200 smart screens at the city’s main Control Centre to monitor and manage operations in real time. The high-tech facility is crucial in implementing and coordinating security measures as millions of pilgrims arrive for their spiritual journey. The system […]
Pakistan strongly condemned Israel’s recent deadly airstrikes on Gaza, which resulted in the deaths of over 400 innocent Palestinians, mostly women and children. The airstrikes have shattered weeks of relative calm following stalled ceasefire talks. Foreign Office (FO) condemned the airstrike, describing it as a “horrific act of aggression” during the holy month of Ramadan. The […]
A 19-year-old, Nicholas Prosper, who murdered his mother, sister, and brother in Luton, UK, last year, has been sentenced after it was revealed that he planned to carry out a mass school shooting. Prosper shot his mother Juliana Falcon, 48, his sister Giselle, 13, and shot and stabbed his 16-year-old brother Kyle at their home […]
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the Ukraine war on Tuesday in a phone call which Washington hoped would convince Moscow to accept a 30-day ceasefire and move towards a permanent peace deal. Both sides said the talks, which began at 10 a.m. ET (1400 GMT), had later concluded. White House […]
Researchers have identified a new coronavirus in bats in Brazil, raising concerns about its potential risks to humans. The virus shares genetic similarities with the deadly Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), but its ability to infect humans remains uncertain. The study, published in the Journal of Medical Virology, was conducted by scientists from São […]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced official Eidul Fitr holidays for the public sector, with the break set to last from 1 to 3 Shawwal, according to a circular issued by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR). Government employees will resume work on 4 Shawwal, the Khaleej Times reported. If Ramadan lasts […]