A flight carrying Hajj pilgrims from Islamabad to Saudi Arabia encountered unexpected technical difficulties on Thursday, prompting an emergency landing in Oman. With over 300 passengers aboard, most of whom were pilgrims, the flight, numbered SV-3743, departed Islamabad at 10:30 am with Jeddah as its destination. Originally scheduled to arrive in Jeddah by 3:30 pm,…
ChatGPT Romina Khurshid Alam, the Prime Minister’s Climate Change Coordinator, recently praised the efforts of the Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination’s Ozone Cell for their initiative in training Customs & Enforcement Officers on the Montreal Protocol and HCFC control in Pakistan. This commendation came on the occasion of World Environment Day, underscoring the…
Excitement brews as Pakistan braces for the kickoff of their T20 World Cup 2024 journey, set to clash with the United States in Dallas today. According to espncricinfo, Pakistan’s opening duo will be Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam. With Imad Wasim sidelined due to injury, Shadab Khan is poised to maintain his position, while Abrar…
In the digital arena where goals are scored in likes and shares, Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent comment on Kylian Mbappé’s Instagram post has rewritten the record books. As Mbappé announced his transition to Real Madrid, Ronaldo seized the moment to convey his excitement and well wishes for the young star’s journey ahead. This heartfelt exchange swiftly…
Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Chief Minister of Punjab, recently orchestrated a heartwarming initiative aimed at fulfilling the long-held dream of ten elderly women from Darul Aman: performing Hajj. In a touching gesture, she underscored the significance of treating these women with the utmost respect and care, akin to mothers. During a poignant gathering, Maryam Nawaz encouraged…
In the past year, Earth has been on a relentless streak of breaking temperature records, with May marking the 12th consecutive month of unprecedented highs. Data from Copernicus paints a stark picture: the global average temperature now sits at a staggering 1.63°C above pre-industrial levels, measured from 1850 to 1900. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is…
Six catering companies operating under the Pakistan Hajj Mission (PHM) in Makkah have been fined a total of SAR 263,580 ($71,000) for failing to meet meal service standards for Pakistani Hajj pilgrims. Despite overseeing 70,105 pilgrims this year and employing nine catering firms, the PHM is adamant about upholding quality service. Since May 9, over…
In a remarkable turn of events, Nvidia has outpaced Apple to secure its position as the world’s second most valuable company, boasting a staggering market value exceeding $3 trillion. This milestone comes amidst a record-breaking surge in Nvidia’s stock prices and an impending ten-for-one stock split scheduled for June 7. This seismic shift marks a…
In a significant stride towards improving the comfort of Hajj pilgrims, the Roads General Authority has recently completed a groundbreaking project. This initiative involved applying a white coating to the asphalt surrounding Arafat’s Namira Mosque, strategically aimed at reducing temperatures during the pilgrimage’s most demanding phases. The locally manufactured coating deployed in this project boasts…
On June 8th, Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, is set to embark on his historic third term, a testament to his enduring influence and leadership in the country’s political arena. Despite his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), falling short of a parliamentary majority in the recent elections, Modi’s stronghold remains formidable, buoyed…