Saudi Arabia has introduced strict medical rules for Hajj 2026, making it clear that only medically fit pilgrims will be allowed to enter the Kingdom. According to the Saudi Ministry of Religious Affairs, any pilgrim who fails to meet the mandatory health criteria will be sent back at their own expense. The ministry has also…
A new report reveals that 15,146 School Teacher Intern (STI) positions are currently lying vacant in government schools across Punjab, highlighting a major staffing gap just days before the recruitment deadline. In Lahore alone, 276 schools still lack STIs. The breakdown shared by officials shows: Cantonment Tehsil: 95 vacancies City Tehsil: 62 vacancies Model Town:…
The Government of Pakistan has revised petroleum prices for the second half of November 2025, keeping petrol unchanged while increasing the rate of high-speed diesel. According to the Finance Division, petrol (MS) will remain at Rs. 265.45 per liter. The price has been held steady despite earlier upward adjustments. High-speed diesel (HSD), however, has been…
In a major policy shift aimed at tightening traffic law enforcement, the Sindh government has officially empowered Karachi’s traffic authorities to issue e-challans to government-owned vehicles involved in any traffic violation. The move ends decades of informal immunity often enjoyed by official vehicles on the road. This decision was communicated through a formal notification issued…
Newly disclosed emails from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have triggered fresh debate after they revealed that Epstein once described former Pakistani prime minister and cricket icon Imran Khan as a “major threat to peace” shortly after the 2018 general elections. These emails were released by Democrats on the U.S. House Oversight Committee, forming part…
The Punjab School Education Department has issued an urgent directive to increase security across all private and government schools in the province. The decision comes as part of a broader effort to ensure the safety of millions of students and staff members amid rising security concerns. According to the official notification, school administrations must fully…
The Sindh government has introduced a brand-new route for Karachi’s women-only Pink Bus Service, extending the initiative to another high-demand corridor of the city. According to the official announcement, the new route will become operational from November 17, 2025, running from Abdullah Chowk to Numaish, one of Karachi’s busiest and most commuter-heavy stretches. Fixed Timings…
In a landmark move, the Balochistan Assembly has passed the Balochistan Child Marriages Restraint Act 2025, introducing the toughest penalties yet against anyone involved in arranging, performing, or participating in a child marriage. The new law officially sets 18 years as the minimum legal age for marriage across the province. With this legislation, Balochistan becomes…
The University of the Punjab (PU) has officially announced new openings for Security Guard and Lady Security Guard positions, inviting applications from candidates nationwide. According to the latest notification, these roles are being filled strictly on a daily-wage/contingent basis for a period of 89 days, making this one of the university’s largest short-term recruitment drives….
The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is entering a new era as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officially announced bidding for its seventh and eighth franchises. This move marks the largest expansion in PSL history and has generated huge excitement among cricket fans and investors alike. Since its inception in 2016, the PSL has grown steadily,…
