Pakistani pilgrims on Saturday lauded the Saudi government for its “impressive” arrangements during this year’s Hajj, the Ministry of Religious Affairs said, as Muslims across Pakistan and the world celebrated Eid al-Adha. Over 115,000 Pakistani pilgrims travelled to Saudi Arabia this year under government and private schemes to perform the annual pilgrimage. “I had a […]
As red meat takes centre stage during Eidul Azha celebrations, health experts are warning the public to be mindful of their consumption habits to avoid potential health risks, particularly for those with chronic conditions. Professor H. Merve Bayram, head of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department at Istanbul Gelişim University, highlighted the health implications of overeating […]
The Taliban government on Saturday urged Afghans hoping to emigrate to the United States to instead return to Afghanistan, after Washington tightened entry conditions. US President Donald Trump this week announced a travel ban targeting 12 countries, including Afghanistan, which his proclamation said lacked “competent” central authorities for processing passports and vetting. Commenting on the […]
Senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, took oath as the Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan on Saturday, in an unprecedented ceremony held on Eid day at the Supreme Court’s Lahore Registry. The oath was administered by Justice Ayesha A. Malik, marking a rare event where the swearing-in of the country’s […]
US billionaire Elon Musk floated the idea of launching a new political party this week, potentially intensifying his ongoing feud with former ally President Donald Trump. Amid his ongoing criticism of Trump, Musk posted a poll on X asking his 220 million followers whether it is “time to create a new political party in America […]
Iran on Saturday blasted US President Donald Trump’stravel ban on countries including the Islamic Republic, saying it showed “deep hostility” toward Iranians and Muslims. “The decision to ban the entry of Iranian nationals – merely due to their religion and nationality – not only indicates the deep hostility of American decision-makers towards the Iranian people […]