In 2023, a record 13.5 million international pilgrims performed Umrah

Kingdom saw a surge of 58% in the Umrah pilgrims visiting the country in 2023. Five million more pilgrims visited the Kingdom in 2023 than the previous year.

Shreya Ghoshal to recreate Ali Zafar’s Dil Jhoom Jhoom

While Bollywood has placed a ban on the Pakistani artists performing in the industry, they feel no hesitation in borrowing cross-border content.

Israel to face Gaza genocide charges at World Court

Robed officials from both countries will go head-to-head in the Great Hall of Justice in the Peace Palace in The Hague, a world away from the devastation seen in Israel and Gaza since the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.

Luxury destination faces tourism boycott calls over Modi ‘insults’

The Maldives faces uncertainty after “derogatory” remarks made by officials about the Indian PM

EU needs Russia more than we need them – Putin

The leading economies of Europe are experiencing “difficult times,” Russia’s president says

Netanyahu clarifies Gaza war aims

The leader reiterates Israel’s intentions in Gaza following repeated criticism from rights groups

PHC gives “BAT” back to PTI

  Ahead of the general elections scheduled for February 8, the Peshawar High Court (PHC) delivered a significant relief on Wednesday by deeming the Election...

Pakistani director Parmesh Adiwal embraces Islam

His new name is Muhammad. Industry colleagues Humayun Alamgir and actor Feroze Khan offered him support and felicitated him.

Minority Minister Smriti Irani visits Holy sites in Madina

Pictures and videos of her visit to Madina are making waves on social media. It's worth mentioning that, until 2021, non-Muslims were restricted from visiting Madina.

Wasim Akram shuts down troll over armpit hair comment

Wasim Akram is currently vacationing in Australia with his family. This is not the first time Akram has blasted the social media troll. On several occasions, he lambasts trolls for unwarranted comments.

US, British forces shoot down 21 drones and missiles fired from Yemen

The United States set up a multinational naval task force last month to protect Red Sea shipping from Huthi attacks, which are endangering a transit route that carries up to 12 percent of global trade.

Israel’s Netanyahu holds talks with US’ Blinken in Tel Aviv amid Gaza war

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken set to meet with members of Israel’s War Cabinet