The Pakistani Ministry of Religious Affairs has warned citizens about fake job advertisements claiming to offer employment in Saudi Arabia’s holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. The fraudulent ads circulating in newspapers and social media under the name “Khuddam-ul-Hujjaj” falsely promise jobs related to Hajj and Umrah services, including free visas, return tickets, and accommodation—claims...
Federal Information Minister Atta Tarar has said that retired Lieutenant General Faiz Hamid, after joining Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as a political adviser, was involved in conspiracies that destabilised the country. Tarar described the recent 14-year rigorous imprisonment sentence against Hamid as a “historic decision” and a victory for accountability. Speaking to the media, he said...
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a stark warning that the country will continue to pay the price for the actions and decisions of former intelligence chief Faiz Hamid and ex-Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa. In a social media statement, he said the nation might “reap the crop of the seeds they have...
In a harrowing incident in Gulshan‑e‑Iqbal Block‑1, three women of a single household—aged 52, 22, and 19—were found dead inside their flat, while a young man was discovered unconscious. Preliminary investigation suggests the tragedy may have been driven by overwhelming debt. Police say the family owed more than Rs 15 million, with a further loan complaint of...
Senior journalist Hamid Mir has hinted that the government may formally ban the Pakistan Tehreek‑e‑Insaf (PTI) and file a treason case against its founder, former prime minister Imran Khan. His remarks came shortly after comments by federal officials accusing PTI of spreading “anti‑state” narratives and undermining Pakistan’s stability. The suggestion follows a resolution passed by...
FBR has issued official notices to 30 social media influencers who flaunted luxury lifestyles—expensive clothes, homes, cars, and even horses—yet under‑reported their income or failed to file taxes. According to FBR Chairman Rashid Langrial, the crackdown is part of a broader enforcement push under the newly established “Lifestyle Monitoring Cell,” cracking down on individuals whose...
The Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) is set to hear the application of lawyer and human rights activist Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir on December 11. She, along with her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, has appealed against the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC) decision to deny a stay on their trial in the controversial social-media posts case. The...
A property tower named after Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has created massive buzz in Dubai, selling out completely on the very first day of its launch. The luxury real estate project, unveiled by a top UAE developer, attracted overwhelming interest from investors across the Middle East, India, and Pakistan. The tower offers high-end residential...
Social-media personality Rjab Butt has clarified that he was never deported, but rather his visa was cancelled, dismissing rumors about forced removal from the country. Speaking to the media after obtaining bail in court, he stated that despite the ongoing case, he remains in Pakistan and may travel abroad for visits but will return. While...
The government is reportedly considering transferring Imran Khan, founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), from Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi, a move driven by increasing unrest and regular protests by his supporters outside the jail. Authorities cite logistical and security concerns, stating that frequent gatherings and visits have disrupted routine operations and affected the welfare of other inmates....