Why has Careem suspended operations in Pakistan? Online riding app Careem, Uber’s ride-hailing arm in the Middle East, suspended its Pakistan service on July 18, citing economic challenges, rising competition, and capital constraints, ending its core business in a country where it helped pioneer app-based transport nearly a decade ago. The move highlights strain on […]
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“Iran doesn’t believe in nuclear arms,” says Deputy FM Ravanchi
“Iran doesn’t believe in nuclear arms,” says Deputy FM Ravanchi. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht Ravanchi responded on Thursday with a strong warning that Iran will have no choice but to retaliate if the United States joins forces with Israel in the ongoing conflict. In an interview with a US television outlet, Ravanchi stated, […]
‘No bra, no entry’: Nigeria university rule sparks backlash
‘No bra, no entry’: Nigeria university rule sparks backlash. A Nigerian university has sparked an online debate after a video showed female staff members touching the breasts of women to check if they were wearing bras before taking part in an exam. Hundreds of thousands of people have viewed the video of staff at Olabisi […]
Iran vs Israel: What’s the future of 25,000 Iranian Jews?
Israel has carried out multiple strikes on targets within Iran, escalating a conflict that puts at risk a nation long home to one of the Middle East’s oldest Jewish communities. Estimates place between 17,000 and 25,000 Iranian Jews predominantly in Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, Hamedan, and Tabriz, making Iran the second‑largest Jewish population in the region […]
Bill introduced in US House to limit Trump’s power on Iran conflict
Bill introduced in US House to limit Trump’s power on the Iran conflict. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has presented a bill in the House of Representatives aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s power to launch military action against Iran. The proposed legislation would require the US president to obtain congressional approval before ordering any offensive […]
Government withdraws higher sales tax on hybrid cars
Government withdraws the higher sales tax on hybrid cars. The federal government has rejected a proposal to increase sales tax on hybrid cars with engine capacities of up to 1800cc. If this measure had been adopted, authorities would have generated Rs. 7 billion in additional revenue. Under the original budget proposal, the sales tax rate […]
BBC exposes India-Israel nexus through Adani’s Haifa Port deal
BBC exposes India-Israel nexus through Adani’s Haifa Port deal. The BBC has exposed secret economic ties between India and Israel, spotlighting the Modi government’s growing proximity to Tel Aviv through a massive port acquisition deal involving the Adani Group. In an interesting probe video report, the BBC reveals that 70 percent of Israel’s Haifa Port […]
Punjab to give free solar panels to low-income families
Punjab to give free solar panels to low-income families. The Punjab government has allocated Rs. 4 billion in the 2025-26 budget for a solar panel scheme aimed at promoting renewable energy across the province. By implementing this scheme, the government hopes to provide affordable, clean energy solutions to local communities and lower electricity costs, contributing […]