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News Desk  Islamabad: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduled to convene today (Thursday) to sight the Shawwal moon, marking the end of Ramadan and the arrival of Eid ul Fitr in Pakistan. The committee meeting in Islamabad…

News Desk  Washington: The United States government has announced that citizens of 12 additional countries will be required to post a security bond of up to $15,000 when applying for certain visas, as part of a policy aimed at tightening…

News Desk  Karachi: Karachi is under alert for further heavy rainfall following a devastating thunderstorm that claimed at least 19 lives on Wednesday night. Gale-force winds and intense downpours caused widespread destruction, including…

News Desk  Washington: A new study conducted in the United States has found that patients who suffer from severe respiratory infections such as COVID-19 or influenza may face an increased risk of developing lung cancer later in life.…

News Desk  Karachi: Acclaimed filmmaker Mehreen Jabbar is bringing her much-anticipated series ‘Farar’ to audiences this Eid, with the six-episode drama scheduled to premiere on local streaming platform Begin from March 21. The…

APP/KYODO Seoul: South Korea recorded a notable rise in marriages in 2025, with the number increasing by 8.1 percent year-on-year to reach a seven-year high, according to official data released on Thursday. A total of 240,300…

News Desk Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces, Syed Asim Munir, on Wednesday underscored the need for national cohesion and a united stance against terrorism, while warning that militant groups operating…

News Desk Mumbai: Despite a massive nationwide opening and record-breaking advance bookings, the much-anticipated sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, witnessed disruptions across several regions, with multiple shows,…

News Desk/APP Karachi: Authorities across Sindh, including Karachi, have been placed on high alert following heavy rains, with Sindh Police and Pakistan Rangers Sindh taking precautionary measures to ensure public safety and maintain…

News Desk Riyadh: Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday that the first day of Eid ul-Fitr will fall on March 20 (Friday) after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted in the kingdom. “The Supreme Court has decided that tomorrow,…