Two Kuwaitis sentenced to prison for mocking Kuwait in viral video
- 20-Jun-2026
KUWAIT CITY: A Kuwaiti court has sentenced two citizens to three years in prison with hard labor for mocking the country in a video that circulated widely on social media. The Court of Appeals overturned an earlier ruling by a lower court, which had refrained from imposing a prison sentence. Instead, the appellate court handed […]
What is Pakistan Telecommunication Amendment Bill 2026 that sparked property rights concerns
- 19-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, recently proposed by Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, has sparked debate over its potential impact on private property rights across the country. The proposed legislation seeks to amend the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organisation) Act, 1996, and includes provisions aimed at accelerating digital connectivity, […]
Saudi Arabia announces new rules for instant work visas
- 19-Jun-2026
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced new regulations governing instant work visas through the Qiwa platform, introducing revised limits and eligibility requirements for businesses seeking to recruit foreign workers. According to local media reports, the Qiwa platform stated that newly established businesses operating for less than two years will […]
PM Shehbaz accepts Iranian president’s invitation to attend Khamenei’s funeral
- 19-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that Pakistan’s delegation will attend the funeral of Iran’s late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, scheduled to be held on July 3 and 4. Addressing the National Assembly, PM Shehbaz said he received a telephone call from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday evening, during which the […]
UAE offers visa relief
- 19-Jun-2026
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a 30-day grace period for travellers affected by exceptional regional disruptions, allowing them to regularize their status or leave the country without incurring penalties. According to local media reports, the UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) said the grace period will run […]
Pakistan established as global mediator in US-Iran peace deal: Sardar Masood
- 19-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Former Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, China, and the United Nations, and former President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Masood Khan, said on Friday that Pakistan has emerged as a principal global mediator after successfully earning the trust of both Washington and Tehran. Speaking to ARY News, Sardar Masood said Pakistan […]
Bilawal warns JAAC miscreants behind AJK violence to surrender or face action
- 18-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday urged protesters in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to end their sit-in and pursue their demands through political and democratic channels, warning that JAAC miscreants involved in unlawful activities must surrender or face action. Speaking during the budget debate in the National Assembly, Bilawal […]
Govt shares Muharram 2026 power supply plan
- 18-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy’s Power Division on Thursday issued comprehensive operational directives to all power distribution companies (DISCOs), the National Power Control Centre (NPCC), and the National Grid Company (NGC) to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply throughout the sacred month of Muharram-ul-Haram, particularly on the 9th and 10th of Muharram (Ashura). According to a statement […]
Motorway police ban entry of vehicles without fire extinguishers
- 18-Jun-2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) on Thursday announced that vehicles without functional fire extinguishers will not be allowed to enter motorways and national highways after June 24, as part of enhanced road safety measures. In a statement, the NHMP said the presence of a working fire extinguisher has been made mandatory for […]
How to obtain motorcycle riding permit for youth aged 16–18 years
- 18-Jun-2026
LAHORE: In a major youth-focused initiative under the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Punjab government has introduced a Juvenile Permit facility, enabling youngsters aged 16 to 18 years to legally ride motorcycles without waiting until they turn 18. According to traffic police officials, the initiative is designed to promote safe and […]