The High Commissioner of Brunei Darussalam to Pakistan, Kamal Ahmed, hosted a grand reception to mark the 42nd National Day of Brunei, coinciding with a special Iftar dinner during the holy month of Ramadan. The event, held at the Brunei High Commission, brought together diplomats, community leaders, and sports enthusiasts to celebrate the occasion with […]
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CJCSC General Shamshad holds high-level talks in Brune
LAHORE – Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza conducted high-level meetings with the Sultan of Brunei and top Brunei officials during an official visit on Thursday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported. General Shamshad met Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, along with Brunei’s Minister at the PM’s Office and […]
Pakistan, Brunei discuss defence ties during CJCSC visit
RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza met with Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah of Brunei Darussalam during his official visit, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported on Thursday. During the visit, the CJCSC held separate meetings with Brunei’s Defence Minister Major General (Retired) Dato Paduka Seri Awang Haji […]
Top 10 Countries where heavy rain doesn’t disrupt daily life
Despite receiving between 2,700 to 3,600 millimeters of rain annually, ten countries around the world continue to function smoothly without major disruptions to daily life. These countries include Malaysia, Indonesia, Bali, Panama, Samoa, Brunei, Costa Rica, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea, and São Tomé and Príncipe. In these regions, monsoon conditions persist throughout the year. […]
Virgin Australia cuts staff deal with Brunei airline over Sharia law
The Australian arm of Richard Branson’s Virgin Airlines has cancelled a staff travel agreement with Brunei’s national carrier in response to the Asian nation’s adoption of Sharia law, including the death penalty for gay sex, the airline said Thursday. The agreement allowed Virgin staff to book discounted tickets on Royal Brunei flights for leisure travel. […]
Sultan of Brunei calls for ‘stronger’ Islam as sharia laws are introduced
Brunei’s sultan called for Islamic teachings in the country to be strengthened as strict new sharia punishments, including death by stoning for gay sex and adultery, were introduced on Wednesday. The tough penal code in the tiny country on the tropical island of Borneo — ruled by the all-powerful Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah — is set […]