PAKISTAN: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced a new 10-year Internet Service Provider (ISP) license aimed at transforming the country’s digital ecosystem. The framework has been designed to encourage fair competition, ensure net neutrality, and uphold stronger data privacy protections. By laying down strict compliance requirements, the PTA seeks to provide a more reliable…
SAUDI ARABIA: The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has introduced a new measure allowing visitors to the Kingdom to open bank accounts using a “Visitor ID.” This initiative is part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to enhance financial inclusion and improve accessibility to banking services for temporary residents. The Visitor ID, issued by the Ministry of…
UAE: Etihad Airways has officially restarted its operations to Peshawar after more than ten years, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s regional connectivity. The inaugural flight, EY-276, departed from Abu Dhabi and was greeted with a ceremonial water salute upon arrival at Peshawar International Airport. The resumption of services reflects Etihad’s strategy to expand…
SAUDIA ARABIA: Sheikh Saleh Al-Talib, the former Imam and preacher at Masjid Al Haram, has been released by Saudi authorities after serving seven years in prison. He was arrested in 2018 following a sermon in which he urged Muslims to speak against wrongdoing, remarks that were widely interpreted as criticism of the Kingdom’s General Entertainment…
INDIA: Tilak Verma delivered a match-winning performance in the high-stakes final, showcasing his composure and skill under pressure. His knock proved to be the defining factor in India’s commanding win, lifting the team to a total that the opposition struggled to chase. Batting with confidence and precision, Verma anchored the innings while also accelerating at…
ISRAEL: In a significant diplomatic move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu conveyed his regret to Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani during a White House–brokered call. The conversation centered on the September 9 airstrike in Doha, which resulted in the death of a Qatari security officer and sparked outrage in Qatar and across…
BRAZIL: In an extraordinary and unsettling case, a physician disclosed that a 2.5-kilogram dumbbell was surgically removed from a patient’s body. What stunned the medical team even more was the patient’s refusal to explain or admit how the object got there. The case highlights the unpredictable challenges faced by doctors, who must treat unusual and…
INDIA: A 6-year-old boy rode his bicycle to a hospital in tears, clutching his neighbor’s injured chicken after accidentally running over it. Believing the doctors could save the bird, he placed his small savings on the counter and pleaded for help. Though the staff gently explained the chicken could not be revived, they were moved…
INDIA: Fans mocked the move as “fake trophy photos,” highlighting that the team never received the official silverware. The controversy erupted after India declined to accept the trophy from ACC President Mohsin Naqvi, who instead presented the runner-up cheque to Pakistan’s captain. This unusual incident meant the closing ceremony ended without the traditional champion’s trophy…
WORLD: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), through the National Multi-Hazard Early Warning Center, has issued an update regarding a low-pressure area currently positioned over the Arabian Sea. According to their assessment, this system shows signs of further organization and could potentially develop into a tropical depression within the next 72 hours if conditions remain favorable….
