Man held over deliberate forest fires in Thailand
Rangers in Thailand’s Phitsanulok province have arrested a 22-year-old man found in suspicious circumstances in the Kaeng Hat Oi forest following a series of fires. He admitted setting the blazes to relieve boredom. During questioning at the police station, the man, identified only as Matina, confessed that he had started
Pakistan population may reach 500m by 2050: Minister warns
Pakistan’s growing population is no longer only an economic and social concern. It is now closely linked to climate change, environmental pollution, urban pressure and a serious public health crisis. With the country’s population exceeding 240 million, experts say rising demand for transport, housing, food, electricity and infrastructure is placing
UN chief urges immediate reopening of global shipping route
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for the immediate reopening of the vital global passage. An emergency meeting was held at the United Nations over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, where the Secretary-General said there should be no toll tax and that trade must be allowed to
WhatsApp to end support for older Android versions
The instant messaging application WhatsApp has announced that it will discontinue its service on older versions of Android. According to a statement issued by the Meta-owned platform, from 8 September 2026 all devices running Android 5.0 and 5.1 operating systems will no longer support WhatsApp. The company has made Android
Faisal Edhi denies orphanage abuse allegations
Faisal Edhi has responded to allegations of mistreatment at an orphanage run by the Edhi Foundation, calling the claims baseless. The controversy erupted after a viral video raised serious concerns about the condition of children under care. The issue came to light after influencer Taha Akram shared a video online,
Shoaib Malik requests Punjab govt to extend gym hours
Former Pakistan cricket captain Shoaib Malik has made a public appeal to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif regarding business timing regulations in the province. He has specifically requested special concessions for gyms and fitness centers. The appeal comes after recent government measures to close commercial outlets earlier in the
Donkey meat export from Gwadar, temporary import of vehicles approved
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet has approved around Rs6 billion for payment of dues to employees of Pakistan International Airlines, along with several other key decisions related to exports, imports and government funding. The ECC meeting was chaired by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, during which funds
UN chief urges immediate reopening of global shipping route
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for the immediate reopening of the vital global passage. An emergency meeting was held at the United Nations over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, where the Secretary-General said there should be no toll tax and that trade must be allowed to
Punjab CM’s protocol BMW catches fire, destroyed in Lahore
A protocol vehicle of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz caught fire on the Ring Road in Lahore on Monday evening, rescue officials said. The BMW was completely destroyed in the blaze. Rescue teams reached the scene soon after receiving information and brought the fire under control after firefighting efforts. According
PM allows fans to attend PSL play-off matches in stadium
Cricket fans have received major relief as stadium attendance has been approved for the play-off matches of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 11. The decision was confirmed after a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PCB officials, bringing excitement ahead of the final in Lahore. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi
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Upon migration to Medina, the direction of the Qibla continued to be Jerusalem, although it was then physically impossible for one to also face the Ka’ba, as Medina is north of Makkah.
