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Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Court Orders VG Editor and Reporter to Pay Damages in Defamation Case Against Umar Farooq Zahoor

A Pakistani court has ruled in favor of businessman Umar Farooq Zahoor, ordering Norway’s VG tabloid and its reporter to pay damages for a defamatory campaign driven by false allegations and Islamophobic bias.

Germany shifts to waiting list system for visa appointments in Karachi

Applicants are also required to provide detailed information during registration to better understand the purpose of travel.

Pakistan elected to UN drug policy body for 2026–2029 term

Pakistan joins UN drug body with top votes, reaffirming its global role in fighting narcotics and shaping international drug policy.

Myanmar quake death toll passes 3,300: state media

The March 28 quake flattened buildings and destroyed infrastructure across the country, resulting in 3,354 deaths and 4,508 people injured, with 220 others missing, according to new figures published by state media.

British Developer Launches Pakistan’s First Purpose-Built Student Housing for Women

British developer to launch Pakistan's first purpose-built student housing for women, with a $435M portfolio across the country.

Ireland tops global passport rankings, Pakistan among the weakest

Switzerland and Greece secured second place with 108.50 points, followed by Portugal in third with 108 points.

NSA Director fired as Trump Administration reshapes national security leadership

With the NSA and U.S. Cyber Command now under temporary leadership, the direction of U.S. cybersecurity policy remains uncertain.

WhatsApp to add new privacy layer to conversations

Additionally, the new feature will introduce a set of privacy protections, including restrictions on exporting entire chat histories.

Astronomers unveil a supermassive black hole in a neighboring galaxy

Astronomers have discovered compelling evidence of the closest known supermassive black hole outside the Milky Way.

Dinosaurs and history collide on Scotland’s Isle of Skye

Scientists find 167-million-year-old dinosaur tracks on Skye, showing carnivores and herbivores gathered at ancient lagoons.

Karachi traders disappointed by Eid sales performance in 2025

The sluggish sales have been especially hard on shopkeepers who had invested heavily in goods in anticipation of a profitable Eid season.

iOS 18.4 brings Apple Intelligence to new regions

Apple has also announced that its AI features will reach the EU in 2025, following delays due to regulatory requirements.