In the annals of Islamic history, few chapters are as poignant and heart-rending as the incident of Karbala. It was a defining moment that unfolded on the scorching sands of Karbala, forever etched in the collective memory of millions. This article takes you on an emotional journey through the tragic events, exploring the reasons behind […]
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The United States has imposed sanctions on companies and vessels that are allegedly engaged in trading and transporting Iranian oil, in order to punish Tehran for its recent missile attack on military sites in Israel. The US Treasury and State Department announced the sanctions on Friday, as Israeli officials continue to pledge to forcefully respond
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The federal cabinet has approved the termination of the contract with five independent power producers (IPPs) in the first phase, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday. Addressing the cabinet meeting in Islamabad, PM Shehbaz said that the government’s move will help consumers save Rs60 billion overall annually, which will bring down electricity prices. “These
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The Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced major updates regarding temporary work visas or seasonal work visas for Hajj and Umrah services. Previously, the temporary work visa allowed an individual to stay for up to 90 days in the Kingdom but the latest change in regulations allows the seasons visa holders to
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Pakistan International Airlines and Funadiq Travel & Tourism Services, the official marketing representative of the Saudi Tourism Authority in the country, this week inked an agreement to boost air travel and tourism between the two nations, Pakistan’s national flag carrier said. The memorandum of understanding was signed between the two parties on the occasion of
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Since BJP government came to power for the third time, there has been an alarming rise in threats, harassment, and violence against minorities at the hands of majority Hindu organizations. Reports indicate that incidents of violence against Muslims, desecration of mosques, and inflammatory comments against Islam have become routine in India. Muslim organizations, including Jamaat-e-Islami
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Several macroeconomic distortions and policy-related restrictions including protectionist interventions, a cumbersome regulatory and fiscal environment, and insufficient investment in human capital have contributed to the country’s underperformance This has been stated in the International Monetary Fund (IMF) latest paper “Pakistan selected issues”, which also noted that placing Pakistan on a new economic trajectory requires addressing
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The Cabinet Committee on Energy on Wednesday approved the establishment of an independent multiplayer market for power generation and purchase to create a competitive environment and gradually end the government’s role as a sole purchaser of electricity. The committee, in its meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, approved in principle the formation of an
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In a tragic incident in Balochistan’s Duki area, unidentified armed men killed at least 20 mine workers and injured several others early Friday. According to the SHO Duki, Humayun Khan, “A group of armed men attacked the Junaid Coal company mines in the Duki area in the wee hours using heavy weapons.” The attackers, reportedly
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Petrol prices are set to increase in Pakistan in line with the upward trend in the global market. According to official sources, the cost of major petroleum products, including petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD), is expected to rise by around Rs5.50 and Rs13 per litre, respectively, starting October 16. Currently, petrol’s average price in the
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Saudi Arabia’s Investment Minister, Sheikh Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz Al Faleh, announced on Thursday that Manara Minerals, a company backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, is poised to acquire a stake in Barrick Gold’s Reko Diq project in the coming weeks. Reko Diq, one of the world’s largest untapped copper and gold reserves, is
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