Pakistan

Govt extends deadline for Hajj 2026 dues by three days, giving applicants extra time to pay. Web Desk November 18, 2025 The government has extended the deadline for paying the Hajj 2026 dues by three more days, giving applicants one last chance to submit their second instalment. According to Muhammad Umar Butt, spokesperson for the Ministry of Religious Affairs, applicants …

Air quality in Lahore continues to improve as Punjab’s fast-track smog policy begins showing positive results. The city’s current AQI has been recorded at 168, marking a noticeable improvement compared to previous years. According to the Environment Department, the significant drop in pollution this November is a direct outcome of the Punjab government’s fast-track strategy to combat smog. Under the …

The Punjab government has given a new update about the balloting for its free electric taxi scheme 2025. The project, which aims to promote eco-friendly transport, has attracted a lot of interest, with over 28,000 people applying for electric taxis. The Transport Department says that the applications are currently being checked, and all the data has been sent to the …

Bitget Legal Team Wins Multiple 2025 Honours from LexisNexis and Thomson Reuters Asian Legal Business VICTORIA, Seychelles, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), is glad to share that its in-house Legal Team has received 3 major industry accolades in 2025, showing the growing influence of crypto legal teams in global finance. At the …

Two-day event will outline Mavenir’s strategy and roadmap across Core and AI-enabled automation, supporting operators on the journey from AI-integrated to AI-native networks RICHARDSON, Texas, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mavenir, the software company building mobile networks that are AI-by-design, will hold its annual analyst event on November 19-20, 2025, to outline the company’s updated market positioning and roadmap. …

The rate of Bitcoin (BTC) in Pakistani Rupee (PKR) is equal to Rs 26521372.42 on 17 November 2025. Bitcoin to PKR (Bitcoin Price in Pakistan) 1 BTC = 26521372.42 Pakistani rupees. The price of Bitcoin fluctuates constantly due to various factors such as market demand, investor sentiment, regulatory changes, and macroeconomic trends. The crypto community closely monitors these fluctuations as …

Fully driverless Robotaxi rides to start in Abu Dhabi The latest permit enables WeRide Robotaxi services in Abu Dhabi to achieve financial breakeven on unit economics ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD, HKEX: 0800.HK), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, has been granted a permit to conduct fully driverless Robotaxi commercial …

At least 32 miners were killed when a copper mine collapsed in the central African nation of Congo, international news agencies reported. The incident occurred after a bridge inside the mine gave way, causing a major cave-in that trapped dozens of workers underground. The tragedy took place in Lualaba province, a region known for its extensive mining operations. According to …

KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to inaugurate the Karachi Cantt Railway Station upgradation project on Monday. During his visit, the Prime Minister will inspect the upgraded station and officially open the newly constructed waiting rooms. Railway Minister Hanif Abbasi will brief him on the modern facilities introduced at the station. Railway authorities have finalized all arrangements for the …

AJK PM faces no-confidence motion as PPP gains additional backing The Lawmakers from the PPP, PML-N and other members of assembly have started arriving in Muzaffarabad. Web Desk November 17, 2025 Muzaffarabad: The Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly is set to vote today on a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq. The Lawmakers from the PPP, PML-N, PTI Forward Bloc, …