HEC retracts Holi ban

HEC Takes A U-Turn On Holi Ban

The HEC received criticism for a notification banning Holi and other festivals in national universities conflicting with Islamic traditions. The move outraged stakeholders, especially the Hindu community and civil society activists, who claimed it violated religious minority rights. After review, the HEC acknowledged misinterpretation, clarified its stance, and ultimately withdrew the controversial directive. In this…

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Shell Petroleum Plans To Exit Pakistan

Shell Petroleum plans to exit Pakistan. Shell Petroleum Company Limited is part of Royal Dutch Shell Plc, which is one of the world’s largest energy and petrochemical companies. They have been operating in Pakistan since 1948, when they acquired Burmah Oil Company’s assets in the country.  Shell Petroleum Company Limited — the parent company of…

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Bykea Hacked!!

Bykea hacked!! Bykea, a popular ride-hailing app operating in Karachi, Rawalpindi/Islamabad, and Lahore, on June 13th. Via the official application, the hackers successfully sent inappropriate messages containing vulgar language and derogatory remarks about Pakistan to Bykea app users. The screenshots of these messages quickly went viral on social media, triggering widespread outrage among users and…

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