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DUBAI: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) has launched “GDRFA Dubai’s Nudgeathon,” an innovation-driven program developed in partnership with the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG). The initiative is the first major project under the newly introduced Dubai Behavioral Insights Lab and is […]
An Indian Sikh pilgrim Sarabjeet Kaur initially believed to be missing during the celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary in Pakistan has been found to have embraced Islam and married a Pakistani citizen. According to the available marriage certificate, 48-year-old Sarabjeet Kaur adopted the Islamic name Noor and married […]
NEW DELHI: A car exploded near the historic Red Fort in India’s capital on Monday, killing at least eight people, injuring several others, and triggering a fire that damaged multiple vehicles parked nearby, New Delhi police said. Several fire engines rushed to the scene after the blast was reported near […]
ISLAMABAD: In a significant demonstration of naval diplomacy and regional engagement, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf is on an official visit to Bangladesh, coinciding with the goodwill deployment of Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) SAIF to the country. The synchronized visit highlights Pakistan’s commitment to fostering long-standing bilateral […]
ISLAMABAD: The First Committee of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly has adopted four resolutions tabled by Pakistan, reaffirming global recognition of Pakistan’s consistent leadership role in promoting disarmament, non-proliferation, and international security. The First Committee deals with disarmament and international security-related matters. Two of Pakistan’s resolutions […]
BAKU: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with the President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, at the Presidential Palace in Baku. Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir was also present during the meeting. The Prime Minister thanked President Aliyev for inviting him to attend Azerbaijan’s Victory Day […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to attend the country’s Victory Day celebrations at the invitation of President Ilham Aliyev. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar is accompanying the Prime Minister on the visit. Upon arrival at Heydar Aliyev International Airport, the Prime […]
Doha: President Asif Ali Zardari, in an exclusive interview with Qatar’s English daily The Peninsula, lauded Qatar’s constructive role in promoting peace, dialogue, and stability across the region. The President said that the partnership between Pakistan and Qatar holds strategic importance for ensuring regional peace, energy security, and social progress. […]
Doha: President Asif Ali Zardari met with Nasir bin Faisal bin Khalifa Al Thani, Director General of Al Jazeera Media Network, in Doha. The President expressed satisfaction over Qatar’s warm hospitality and his productive meetings with the Qatari leadership during his visit. President Zardari commended Al Jazeera’s significant contribution to […]
Kabul: Press freedom in Afghanistan has deteriorated sharply under the Taliban regime, with journalists facing intimidation, violence, and severe restrictions on media operations, according to multiple Afghan and international reports. A report by Amu TV revealed that “censorship, arrests, and intimidation have severely undermined freedom of the press in Afghanistan.” […]