Pakistan Criminalises Organised Begging Amid International Pressure
Pakistan has introduced the Prevention of Trafficking in Persons (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to criminalise organised beggary following complaints from foreign nations. The law aims to curb begging networks, tighten airport screenings, and prevent human smuggling.
PTA urges urgent Chrome update amid high-risk security flaws
In addition to updating browsers, PTA has urged all users to stay vigilant for any signs of unusual activity on their systems.
India’s Kumbh Mela, world’s largest religious gathering
Devotees have travelled from across India and beyond to take part in elaborate rituals, prayers and religious processions with elephants, as well as horse-back parades and chariots.
Pakistan faces aid cuts as US reassesses funding
The United States has paused all foreign assistance to Pakistan, impacting multiple critical projects across various sectors.
Sharif Family in London Faces Serious Security Threat, Police Issue Alert
The Sharif family in London has been warned by local police of a serious threat based on intelligence from the West Midlands Police. Scotland Yard has advised heightened vigilance while investigating links to TikTok threats and a recent arrest outside their Avenfield residence.
Two Pakistani students achieve milestones at Harvard MUN
Rania Ali and Shehram Wasi’s victories at Harvard Model UN highlight Pakistan’s rising talent in global diplomacy.
NAB declares Malik Riaz’s Bahria Town projects illegal
The bureau is investigating allegations of large-scale financial fraud and embezzlement in the real estate project.
Sham Idrees’ long-awaited response to Ducky Bhai, social media reacts
After seven years of silence, Sham Idrees addresses his feud with Ducky Bhai in a powerful video, clarifying past misunderstandings and sharing his struggles.
WhatsApp group admin arrested in PakpattanÂ
The FIR, dated January 23, reveals that the offensive post was uploaded using the mobile number of a group member.
Pakistan and Azerbaijan sign new deals to expand trade and defense
The session concluded with an announcement that the ninth Pakistan-Azerbaijan Joint Commission will be held in Baku in 2027.
Saim, Shaheen, Haris make to the ICC ODI Team of Year
The ICC list mostly names players from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and West Indies. Notably, none of the Indian players made it to the list.Â
Pakistan launches direct shipping line to Europe
Pakistan is set to redefine its maritime trade capabilities with the launch of the India North Europe Express (INX) maritime service.