A Remarkable Tale of Faith and Resilience In a rare and awe-inspiring moment captured 77 years ago, a Bahraini man named Sheikh Ali Al-Awadhi made history by swimming around the Kaaba during a massive flood in Mecca in 1941. The Ali Al-Awadhi Kaaba Swim, a unique act of devotion, saw the then-12-year-old wading through neck-deep…
A Stir in the Ranks Over Pay Concerns On September 10, 2025, Indian Army personnel sparked a rare public outcry, staging protests against the Modi government to demand a long-overdue salary hike. The Indian Army Salary Hike Protests, led by junior commissioned officers (JCOs) and other ranks, saw soldiers rallying in New Delhi and other…
A Historic Moment for Spiritual Unity On September 12, 2025, Pakistan announced it will host its first-ever Pakistan International Qirat Competition this November, a landmark event celebrating the beauty of Quran recitation. Named the Hasan-e-Qiraat, this competition in Islamabad promises to bring together top Qaris from around the world, showcasing Pakistan’s rich Islamic heritage. The…
Diplomatic Move to Ease Tensions On September 12, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump assured Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani that Israel would not repeat its recent airstrike on Doha, a bold move that has stirred the Middle East. The Trump-Qatar Israeli Attack Assurance came during a private dinner in New York,…
A Nation’s Love for Chai Keeps Imports Brewing Pakistan’s love for tea showed no signs of slowing down as the country spent a whopping $41.994 million on Pakistan Tea Imports in July 2025, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). In the first month of the 2025-26 fiscal year, over 19,030 metric tons of…
A New Chapter in Military Cooperation On September 11, 2025, Iraq took a bold step to strengthen its air force by seeking a pilot training partnership with the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). A high-level Iraqi delegation, led by Lieutenant General Staff Pilot Mohanad Ghalib Mohammed Radi Al-Asadi, visited Islamabad to discuss the Iraq-Pakistan Pilot Training…
A Shocking Market Dip for the Tech Giant On September 10, 2025, Apple’s stock took a nosedive, shedding $50 billion in market value after a lackluster iPhone 17 launch at its “Awe Dropping” event in Cupertino. The Apple iPhone 17 Disappointment sent shockwaves through investors and fans, who expected a groundbreaking leap but got modest…
A Magical Glow in Alaska’s Northernmost Town Imagine a place where the sun shines bright at midnight, and darkness takes a break for over two months. Welcome to Utqiaġvik, Alaska, where the Midnight Sun Utqiaġvik phenomenon transforms summer into an endless day. From late May to late July, the sun never sets, casting a golden…
A Crackdown to Secure Pakistan’s Telecom Networks On September 11, 2025, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued a stern warning that it will block all unregistered mobile devices from local networks, urging users to register their phones to avoid service disruptions. The PTA Unregistered Mobile Devices Block initiative, part of the authority’s ongoing efforts to…
A Gesture of Solidarity Amid Regional Tensions On September 11, 2025, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Doha for a daylong visit to stand in solidarity with Qatar after Israel’s deadly airstrikes rocked its capital. The Shehbaz Sharif Qatar Visit, a bold show of support following the September 9 attacks targeting Hamas leaders,…
