15.2 Million Perform Umrah in Just Three Months
MAKKAH: More than 15.2 million people performed Umrah during the first quarter of the ongoing Umrah season in Saudi Arabia, according to data released by the Saudi General Authority for Statistics. The authority stated that the number of people who undertook Umrah within the first quarter of the season stood
Why Are Pakistanis Being Deported from Gulf Countries? Numbers and Reasons Revealed
ISLAMABAD: Nearly 22,000 Pakistani nationals were deported from Gulf countries during six months, according to official figures presented before the National Assembly. Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Tariq Fazal Chaudhry informed the National Assembly that 21,951 Pakistani citizens were deported between March and July 2026 from Saudi Arabia, the
Peshawar Schools Stop New Admissions for Afghan Students
PESHAWAR: A new policy has been introduced in Peshawar’s government schools, restricting the admission of new Afghan children to public-sector educational institutions, according to sources. According to a Daily Mashriq report, under the policy, implementation has begun to prevent new admissions of Afghan students in government schools across the provincial
Peshawar Flour Crisis: Daily Quota Set at 7,630 Bags
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is releasing 2,000 metric tonnes of wheat on a daily basis to control flour prices across the province, with Peshawar receiving a share of 218 metric tonnes, officials said. According to Peshawar Rationing Controller Aftab Umar, the wheat allocated to the provincial capital is
Weeks After HEC Grant, Gomal University Students Still Await Scholarships
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Poor and deserving students at Gomal University are still waiting to receive their need-based scholarship funds, despite the university having reportedly received the required grant from the Higher Education Commission (HEC). According to sources, the distribution of need-based scholarship cheques has been delayed for several weeks. Students
TikToker Ayesha Gilamana Murder Case: Court Grants 4-Day Remand of Two Shooters
RAWALPINDI: A local court has granted a four-day physical remand of two alleged shooters arrested in connection with the murder of TikToker Shamsu Bibi known as Ayesha Gilamana, handing them over to police for further investigation. The suspects were produced before Area Magistrate Muhammad Asif Iqbal during a hearing of
Petrol Price in Pakistan Jumps Rs16.16/Litre in Just 5 Days
ISLAMABAD: Petrol prices in Pakistan rose by more than Rs16 per litre over five days, while diesel prices increased by nearly Rs16.97 per litre despite a one-day reduction, adding to pressure on household budgets and transportation costs. Under a cabinet decision taken on July 17, the Oil and Gas Regulatory
Imran Khan Has Made No Deal, Says PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has rejected speculation that party founder Imran Khan has reached or is seeking a deal with the government, saying Khan would not have spent three years in prison if he wanted to negotiate an agreement. Speaking to reporters outside the Supreme
Iranian Rial Hits Historic Low—What’s Behind the Currency Crash?
ISLAMABAD: Iran’s currency has fallen to a new record low against major foreign currencies, with the US dollar surpassing the 2 million Iranian Rial mark, according to Iranian media reports. The Iranian Rial has remained under intense pressure, with the dollar climbing sharply in the open market. The greenback was
Gold Prices Surge Again as Global Market Sees Major Jump
ISLAMABAD: Gold prices climbed to their highest level in more than three months on Monday, as renewed buying interest and a weaker US dollar boosted the precious metal’s appeal. According to international media reports, spot gold rose 0.5% to $4,627.42 per ounce. During the trading session, prices reached their highest
