Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that every visa holder in the Kingdom can now perform Umrah. The decision reflects Saudi Arabia’s effort to ease the pilgrimage process and extend facilities to the guests of Allah Almighty. Authorities confirmed that individuals holding tourist, transit, visit, or family visit visas will be allowed to…
Performing Umrah remains a dream journey for millions of Muslims, but the process has long been complicated by confusing procedures, unreliable agents, and unnecessary delays. Saudi Arabia has now implemented new Umrah visa rules, linking each stage of the pilgrimage to official digital platforms, ensuring greater transparency and smoother arrangements. The system, however, requires pilgrims…
Israel Gaza flotilla efforts faced a major blow as Israeli forces dismantled a humanitarian fleet bound for Gaza, detaining nearly 500 activists from 40 countries. The operation concluded on Friday when naval forces boarded the Polish-flagged Marinette, the last remaining vessel of the Global Sumud Flotilla originally comprising 44 boats. Activists and journalists were among…
India Pakistan clash narratives resurfaced after Indian Air Chief Marshal AP Singh claimed that the Indian Air Force destroyed five Pakistani aircraft during the May 2025 battle. Speaking at the Air Force annual press conference, Singh alleged that advanced Pakistani jets, including F-16s and JF-17s, were downed, but he offered no evidence. His remarks, made…
Bollywood actress Kajol became the centre of online debate after a viral video from a recent public appearance captured her visibly startled reaction during an incident. The short clip, widely circulated across social media platforms, shows the actress looking shocked following a brief physical interaction with a security guard at the event. Indian media reported…
A shocking incident in Haridwar in India has exposed glaring lapses in healthcare after a pregnant woman was allegedly forced to deliver on the hospital floor. The case occurred late on September 28 when the woman, wife of a daily wage labourer, reached Haridwar Women Hospital in severe labour pain. Her family alleged that instead…
The United Arab Emirates has revised its entry requirements by introducing fresh income thresholds for residents applying to sponsor relatives or friends on visit visas. According to the new regulations, a guarantor must earn at least Dh4,000 each month to bring in first-degree relatives, including parents, children, or spouses. For second or third-degree relatives such…
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is expected to visit Pakistan this year with final arrangements being completed by respective foreign ministries. According to diplomatic sources quoted by ARY News, several important agreements are likely to be signed during the visit, covering economic cooperation, defense partnerships, and investment opportunities. The Crown Prince accepted an official…
U.S. Embassy Islamabad Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) Natalie Baker visited Karachi from September 23–26 to strengthen avenues for U.S.-Pakistan cooperation in bilateral trade and foreign investment to deliver increased prosperity for both countries. CDA Baker met with Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori to discuss U.S.-Pakistan trade, opportunities for bilateral investment…
India has retired its last MiG-21 fighter jets, closing a controversial six-decade chapter in aviation history that saw the aircraft repeatedly criticized for safety failures. A farewell ceremony was held at Air Force Station Chandigarh, where Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh led the final flypast before grounding the jets permanently. India was the first…