Sacrificial Animal Prices in Pakistan 2026: Lahore, Islamabad & Karachi Rates Surge Ahead of Eid ul Adha
As Eid ul Adha 2026 draws near, sacrificial animal prices in Pakistan have reached record highs across major cities, leaving millions of ordinary citizens struggling to fulfill their religious obligation of Qurbani. Markets in Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi are witnessing an unprecedented surge in livestock costs driven by inflation, higher fodder expenses, and rising fuel […]
Oil Slips 6% as US and Iran Seen Moving Closer to a Peace Deal
Global oil prices tumbled sharply on Monday as hopes grew that the United States and Iran are nearing a historic agreement to end their ongoing military conflict. Brent crude futures dropped nearly 5 percent to around $98.70 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate fell by a similar margin to $91.94, hitting their lowest levels […]
Middle East Escalation 2026: Israel Strikes Southern Lebanon, Orders Mass Evacuations
The Middle East escalation 2026 has reached a dangerous new level as Israel launched a series of deadly airstrikes on southern Lebanon on May 25, killing at least three people and ordering residents of ten villages to evacuate immediately. Israeli drone attacks targeted vehicles on key highways in the Nabatieh area, with the Lebanese National […]
Curtis Chin Discusses Race, Identity and Immigrant Belonging in America
Who Gets to Belong in America? A conversation with author Curtis Chin on identity, immigrant life, and what the rest of the world thinks of us. credits by Nasreen Khan Curtis Chin’s memoir and the author. Chung’s Cantonese Cuisine, his family’s Detroit restaurant, is the setting at the heart of the book. Curtis Chin’s family […]
IHC Restrains CDA in Islamabad Property Dispute Full Guide to Illegal Societies & CDA Approved List 2026
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on May 25, 2026, restrained the Capital Development Authority (CDA) from evicting residents of One Constitution Avenue one of the capital’s most high-profile Islamabad property dispute CDA cases in years. The court issued a stay order on intra-court appeals and directed CDA not to take any coercive action against occupants […]
The Sacred Kaaba Kiswa: Price, Calligraphy, Attar, and What Happens to the Old Kiswah
The Kaaba Kiswa is one of the most sacred and awe-inspiring textile traditions in the world a massive black silk cloth embroidered with Quranic verses in pure gold that drapes over Islam’s holiest site every single year. Millions of Muslims revere the Kiswah Kaaba as a symbol of devotion and unity. From its staggering Kiswah […]
US-Iran Ceasefire: Peace Deal “Largely Negotiated” as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Nears End
The deadly US-Iran war that began in February 2026 may finally be moving toward a resolution. US President Donald Trump has described a possible agreement between Washington and Tehran as “largely negotiated,” raising hopes that tensions in the region could ease after months of intense conflict. With thousands of lives lost and global oil markets […]
Houston Experts Warn of Rising Mental Health Crisis Among Teens and Young Adults
HCoM Briefing — May 21, 2026 Mental Health Concerns of Houston’s Teens & Young Adults Credit By Nasreen khan Southern News Group | 11122 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77072 Thursday, May 21, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Moderated by Sandy Close, Ethnic Media Services / Houston Community Media (HCoM) L to R: Sarah […]
Pakistani Celebrities React on Instagram as India Bans, Then Partially Lifts Accounts
Pakistani celebrities react on Instagram with heartbreak, defiance, and calls for peace as India blocked the social media accounts of top stars following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor in 2025. Hania Amir, Mahira Khan, Fawad Khan, and dozens of other Pakistan celebrity figures found themselves at the centre of a digital and cultural storm […]
Trump Says US-Iran Negotiations Are “Getting a Lot Closer”
US and Iran Move Closer to Possible Ceasefire and Diplomatic Agreement The United States and Iran appear to be moving closer toward a possible ceasefire and diplomatic agreement as negotiations continue amid ongoing regional tensions and global concern over stability in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump stated that negotiations are “getting a lot […]