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Saudi Arabia's vision 2030: Alcohol allowed in licensed tourist zones

Pakistan, May 26 -- Saudi Arabia is set to ease its decades-old ban on alcohol by permitting its sale at around 600 licensed tourist sites starting in 2026. This landmark move aims to boost the kingdo... Read More


Putin 'gone crazy', Trump says, while scolding Zelensky for his comments

Pakistan, May 26 -- US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that Putin has "gone absolutely CRAZY" following Russia's largest aerial attack of the wa... Read More


Texas moves to ban social media for minors under 18: A digital game-changer?

Pakistan, May 26 -- New law could give parents full control over teen social media accounts TEXAS - In a bold move that could reshape the digital world for teens, Texas lawmakers are pushing a bill t... Read More


Sheikh Saleh bin Humaid to deliver hajj sermon 2025 at Arafat as Saudi Arabia finalizes pilgrimage plans

Pakistan, May 26 -- Saudi Arabia has officially announced that Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Abdullah bin Humaid, a senior Islamic scholar and former Imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, will deliver the Hajj 2... Read More


Covid-19 cases rise in India as two new variants detected

Pakistan, May 26 -- NEW DELHI - Covid-19 cases in India have crossed the 1,000 mark, with health officials confirming 752 new infections in recent days. This rise has triggered growing public concern,... Read More


No final decision yet on civil, military salaries; tax relief planned for salaried class: Finance Minister

Pakistan, May 26 -- Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that no final decision has been made yet on salary increases for civil and military employees in the upcoming budget. However, the gove... Read More


Exide Pakistan, SRNE launch hybrid inverters, lithium-ion batteries

Pakistan, May 26 -- Exide Pakistan, in strategic collaboration with SRNE Solar Technology Co. Ltd., held a grand launch event at The Nishat Hotel, Lahore to unveil their latest range of Hybrid Inverte... Read More


Pakistan kicks off Mohmand dam phase-II, warns against water blockage

Pakistan, May 26 -- ISLAMABAD - Pakistan on Monday inaugurated the second phase of the Mohmand Dam project, with Federal Minister for Water Resources Moin Wattoo issuing a strong warning against any a... Read More


PM Shehbaz picks Bilal bin Saqib to lead national blockchain & crypto strategy

Pakistan, May 26 -- In a bold move to embrace blockchain technology and crypto innovation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Bilal bin Saqib as the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (S... Read More


Railways minister promises modern, passenger-friendly train services

Pakistan, May 26 -- ISLAMABAD - Federal Railways Minister Hanif Abbasi has pledged to restore public trust in Pakistan Railways by modernising services and putting passenger needs at the center of ope... Read More