Kuwait Airways suspends operations due to airspace closure
- 12-Jun-2026
Kuwait Airways has temporarily suspended all incoming and outgoing flights after authorities ordered the closure of national airspace on Thursday, 11 June 2026. In an official statement, Kuwait Airways confirmed that operations have been halted as a precautionary step in accordance with aviation safety directives issued by the relevant authorities. The suspension will remain in […]
WhatsApp introduces redesigned message menu for android users
- 12-Jun-2026
WhatsApp is set to introduce a redesigned message actions menu for Android users, delivering a cleaner and more intuitive chat experience that closely aligns with the app’s iPhone interface. The updated design replaces the previous workflow with a contextual menu that appears directly alongside a selected message. This allows WhatsApp users to access commonly used […]
Free skills training program launched for youth employment opportunities
- 11-Jun-2026
A significant initiative has been launched to equip young people with market-relevant skills and enhance their employment prospects through a free vocational training program. The program is being conducted through a collaboration between the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) and the Livestock Exporters Association of Pakistan (LEAP), with support and guidance from the […]
Pakistan govt extends closing time for grocery stores
- 11-Jun-2026
Pakistan government has extended the closing time for grocery stores to facilitate the masses. The decision was taken in meeting of the Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of Fuel Conservation and Additional Austerity Measures, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, in Islamabad. The Committee reviewed several cases submitted by various Ministries and Divisions seeking […]
Pakistan thrash Afghanistan 2-0 to win Diamond Jubilee football title
- 11-Jun-2026
Pakistan defeated Afghanistan 2-0 on Wednesday to win the Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament, securing a landmark achievement in the country’s football history. The victory marked the Green Shirts’ first triumph in a senior men’s international final since the 1991 South Asian Games and their first outright international title since the Asian Quadrangular Football Tournament […]
Remittances rise 9.2% to $38.1 bln in 11 months of FY2025-26: SBP
- 10-Jun-2026
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has released data showing a significant increase in remittance inflows during the first 11 months of the current fiscal year. According to the central bank, remittances stood at $4.3 billion in May 2026, marking a 15.4 per cent increase compared to May 2025. On a month-on-month basis, inflows […]
PTA streamlines access to value-added services for mobile users
- 10-Jun-2026
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has instructed all cellular mobile operators to facilitate customers by providing clearer access to information regarding their subscribed Value Added Services (VAS). Under the directive, mobile users can now check and manage their active subscriptions through operator-specific USSD codes, enabling them to review and deactivate unwanted services more easily. The […]
Kuwait launches address history certificate service via Sahel App
- 10-Jun-2026
KUWAIT CITY: The Public Authority for Civil Information (PACI) has introduced a new digital service enabling citizens and residents to obtain Address History Certificates directly through the Sahel government application. The newly launched feature in Kuwait allows users to request and receive official records detailing their previous residential addresses without the need to visit PACI […]
Kuwait approves recruitment of domestic workers from 10 countries
- 09-Jun-2026
Kuwait has issued a new circular identifying the countries from which domestic workers may be recruited, following a comprehensive review conducted in coordination with relevant government authorities. Under the updated regulations issued by Kuwait interior ministry, recruitment is permitted from ten countries: South Africa, Benin, Senegal, Eritrea, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam and […]
GB Elections 2026: Official results continue to pour in
- 09-Jun-2026
GILGIT-BALTISTAN: Official results for 20 of 24 constituencies in the Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly (GBLA) elections have been received by ARY News, indicating a closely contested race among major parties and independents. According to the official results, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has won 9 seats, independent candidates have secured 5 seats, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz […]