Pilgrims pray in Arafat to mark apex of Hajj
Millions of Muslim pilgrims converged on Mount Arafat on Thursday, June 5, marking the spiritual apex of the annual Hajj. Saudi authorities urged pilgrims to remain indoors during the hottest parts of the day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. local time, due to scorching desert temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. The event saw thousands […]
Police recover 5 out of 11 private company employees kidnapped in DI Khan
Eleven employees of a private company were kidnapped in Dera Ismail Khan, according to police. Five of them have been rescued by the police, and search operations are ongoing for the remaining six. D.I. Khan Police SP Ali Hamza told the media that during the rescue of the five individuals, security forces exchanged fire with […]
Shehbaz to embark on Saudi Arabia visit today
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will embark on a two-day official visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The visit, coinciding with the Hajj pilgrimage and Eid ul Adha celebrations, aims to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. During his stay, PM Sharif will meet with Crown Prince […]
Trump announces new travel ban targeting 12 countries
President Donald Trump announced a new travel ban on Wednesday, restricting entry to the United States for citizens of 12 countries, a move echoing his controversial immigration policies from his first term. The ban, effective Monday, June 10, 2025, targets Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, […]
Shehbaz calls on Trump to facilitate Pakistan-India dialogue
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has called on US President Donald Trump to facilitate a comprehensive dialogue between Pakistan and India, praising Trump’s role in securing a recent ceasefire following a four-day military confrontation. Speaking at a ceremony marking the 249th anniversary of US Independence Day on June 4, 2025, Shehbaz described Trump as a […]