Following the critically acclaimed inaugural editions of Laam Fashion Week and Laam Fashion Week Presents, the team has announced the launch of Laam Festival, Pakistan’s first-of-its-kind fashion-first shopping festival, designed to bridge digital commerce with physical retail experiences. The inaugural edition of Laam Festival will take place from 12 to 15 March 2026 at Fairways […]
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Govt establishes country’s first National Autism Center for children
ISLAMABAD: The government has established the country’s first public sector National Autism and Mental Health Centre for children in the federal capital. Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Abdul Qadir Patel will inaugurate the centre on Thursday. This state-of-the-art centre has been established at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS). On the […]
First day of Hajj confirmed as Aug. 9
RIYADH: The Saudi Supreme Court confirmed Thursday that the crescent moon of Dhu Al-Hijjah had been sighted. Hajj will therefore begin on Friday August 9, pilgrims will spend the day on the plains of Mount Arafat on Saturday August 10, and Eid Al-Adha will start on Sunday August 11. As of Wednesday, 1,249,951 Hajj pilgrims had […]
Guatemala election headed for runoff, former first lady Torres leads
Guatemala’s presidential election appeared to be headed for a runoff as partial results on Monday gave centre-left candidate Sandra Torres an early lead but far short of the majority needed to avoid a second round against a conservative rival. With votes tallied from 42% of polling stations, preliminary results from Sunday’s election gave former first […]