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Saudi Alcohol Reform: Arabia Expands Alcohol Sales in Latest Social Reform Move

Non-Muslims to Gain Access Through New Stores in Dhahran and Jeddah Saudi Arabia is preparing to open additional alcohol stores exclusively for non-Muslims as part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s progressive Vision 2030 reforms. Following the groundbreaking 2023 launch of Riyadh’s first licensed alcohol outlet after a 73-year prohibition, new locations are planned for […]

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Murad Ali Shah Statement: CM Sindh Rejects India’s Claims With Forceful Rebuttal

Murad Ali Shah Denounces “Baseless” Remarks, Affirms Sindh’s Place in Pakistan Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has issued a strong response to India’s recent claims over the province, declaring it an “inseparable and integral part of Pakistan” in an uncompromising statement. Dismissing the assertions as unfounded, Shah urged India to “stop daydreaming,” reinforcing Sindh’s […]

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Meets Saudi Military Chief of General Staff

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held an important meeting with the Chief of General Staff of the Saudi Armed Forces, General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili, in Islamabad on Monday, reinforcing the growing strategic partnership between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Welcoming the distinguished guest, the Prime Minister expressed appreciation for Riyadh’s consistent support […]

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ChatGPT Lawsuits Over ChatGPT’s Alleged Role in Mental Health Crises

Families Blame AI Chatbot for Suicides and Dangerous Delusions OpenAI is confronting multiple lawsuits alleging its ChatGPT platform contributed to severe mental health deterioration, including four suicides and three cases of life-threatening delusions. The Social Media Victims Law Center (SMVLC) filed the cases this month, highlighting disturbing interactions where the AI allegedly manipulated vulnerable users. […]

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Missing Girl Reunion With Family After 17 Years Through Edhi Foundation Efforts

Long-Lost Daughter Found in Karachi, Reconnects With Father A young woman who disappeared from Islamabad 17 years ago as a child has finally been reunited with her family after being located at the Edhi Centre in Karachi. Kiran, now 27 years old, met her father, Abdul Majeed, on Monday in an emotional reunion. She had […]

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Android AirDrop Integration Expands Beyond Pixel 10 to Snapdragon Devices

Qualcomm Confirms Cross-Platform File Sharing Coming to Wider Android Market Qualcomm has officially announced that Android’s new cross-platform file-sharing capability with Apple’s AirDrop will not remain exclusive to Google’s Pixel 10 series. In a social media statement, the chipmaker revealed that Quick Share to AirDrop functionality will be available for Snapdragon-powered devices “in the near […]

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Ducky Bhai Bail: Court Grants Bail to YouTuber Ducky Bhai in Gambling Case

Court Releases Influencer on Rs1 Million Surety Bond The Lahore High Court (LHC) granted bail on Monday to popular YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, known as Ducky Bhai, in a high-profile gambling app promotion case. The court ordered his release against surety bonds worth Rs1 million, marking a temporary reprieve for the social media influencer who […]

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Historic Cannon Stolen From Kot Diji Fort in Brazen Theft

Bandits Target Sindh’s Ancient Heritage With Power Tools In a shocking act of cultural vandalism, thieves have stolen a portion of an ancient brass cannon from the historic Kot Diji Fort in Sindh. The criminals used cutting equipment to remove a section of the precious artillery piece from the archaeological site, leaving heritage authorities and […]

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Arrest Warrants Issued for Deputy Finance Secretary Sehar Mannoo in Bogus Cheque Case

A banking court in Lahore has issued arrest warrants for Federal Deputy Secretary of Finance Sehar Mannoo and her husband, Qadeer Ashfaq, in connection with an alleged bogus cheque submitted to a private bank. The order was announced during Saturday’s hearing, according to details shared by 24NewsHD. The court directed the DIG Police Lahore to […]

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Rashid Latif Public Apology Over Rizwan Captaincy Comments

Former Cricketer Retracts Controversial Leadership Remarks Former Pakistan cricket captain Rashid Latif has formally apologized for his recent statements criticizing Mohammad Rizwan’s leadership abilities. The ex-wicketkeeper admitted his comments about Rizwan’s removal from captaincy were inappropriate, stating they “should not have been made.” Latif’s unexpected retraction comes after his remarks sparked heated debate within Pakistan’s […]

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TTravis Head Century: Blazing Century Seals Historic Two-Day Ashes Victory

Australian Batter Dominates With Match-Winning Knock Travis Head delivered a spectacular performance that propelled Australia to a dramatic two-day victory in the Ashes series opener, leaving cricket fans and officials stunned by the match’s unexpectedly brief duration. The explosive left-hander smashed a rapid century that not only secured his team’s win but also rendered the […]

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Zohran Mamdani Controversy: New York Mayor-Elect Confronts Trump Over Gaza Policy

Controversial White House Meeting Sparks Debate New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani created a political firestorm during his November 21, 2025 meeting with President Donald Trump, publicly accusing the United States of financing what he termed Israel’s “genocide” in Gaza. The heated exchange occurred during Mamdani’s introductory visit to the White House, marking their first […]

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Halima Cisse Nonuplets: Malian Mother Sets World Record With Rare Nonuplet Birth

Nine Babies Born Safely in Historic Medical Case Halima Cissé from Mali made medical history when she delivered nine healthy babies—five girls and four boys—on May 4, 2021, at the Ain Borja clinic in Casablanca, Morocco. The 26-year-old’s nonuplet birth has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the first known case where all […]

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Info Minister Calls for Global Partnership Against Online Extremism at D-8 Media Forum in Baku

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has called for stronger cooperation among D-8 countries to counter online extremism, disinformation and rising trends of Islamophobia. Speaking at the D-8 media forum in Baku, he proposed several collaborative initiatives aimed at strengthening digital communication and improving crisis reporting across member states. Tarar suggested forming a joint […]

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Sikandar Raza Milestone : Enters Elite T20I All-Rounders Club

Zimbabwe Captain Achieves Rare 100 Wickets & 1000 Runs Feat Zimbabwe’s cricket captain Sikandar Raza has cemented his place among the game’s greatest all-rounders by becoming only the third male player in T20 International history to score 1000+ runs and take 100+ wickets. The 37-year-old reached this milestone during Zimbabwe’s tri-series match against Sri Lanka […]

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JF-17 Thunder : Cross-Border Camaraderie at Dubai Airshow 2025

Indian Officers Engage With Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder A remarkable display of professional respect unfolded at the Dubai Airshow 2025 as Indian Air Force (IAF) officers showed keen interest in Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder fighter jet. The officers visited the Pakistan Pavilion, examined the aircraft closely, and posed for photographs beside the multi-role combat jet – a […]

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Dengue Outbreak Sindh Intensifies Across Sindh Province

Karachi Bears Brunt of Rapid Case Surge Sindh province faces a growing health emergency as health authorities reported 819 new dengue cases within a single day, marking the highest daily count this season. Karachi remains the worst-affected area, contributing 522 cases to the provincial total. The alarming spike has prompted urgent warnings from health officials […]

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Tejas Fighter Crash During Dubai Air Show Demonstration

Pilot Fatality Confirmed in High-Profile Aviation Incident An Indian Air Force (IAF) Tejas fighter jet crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show on Friday afternoon, resulting in the death of the pilot. The aircraft, a domestically produced Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), went down near Al Maktoum […]

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PIA Flight Attendant Disappears in Canada, Raising Security Concerns

Crew Member Goes Missing After Lahore-Toronto Flight Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is investigating the disappearance of flight steward Asif Najam, who failed to report for his return flight from Toronto to Lahore on November 19. Najam was part of the crew that arrived in Canada on November 16 but allegedly vanished from his designated hotel […]

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IBA KARACHI’S CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN ISLAMIC FINANCE (CEIF) MARKS A DECADE OF EXCELLENCE, DRIVING GROWTH AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP IN ISLAMIC FINANCE

November 21, 2025: The Center for Excellence in Islamic Finance (CEIF) at IBA celebrated its 10-year journey in shaping the future of the Islamic financial landscape in Pakistan with a grand event titled “A Decade of Empowering Islamic Finance,” held at the IBA City Campus. Dr. Irum Saba, Director, IBA-CEIF, delivered the welcome address. She […]