ISLAMABAD: More than 38,000 Pakistanis were deported from various Gulf countries during the year 2025, according to official details presented in the National Assembly. The report revealed that Saudi Arabia deported the highest number of Pakistanis, with 27,692 individuals sent back during the year. The United Arab Emirates deported 6,794 […]
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has sought a detailed response from the federal government regarding measures to protect children under the age of 16 from the harmful effects of social media use. The court issued written orders in a petition filed through the father of a minor, Akbar Khan Shinwari. […]
DHAKA: Just weeks after returning to Bangladesh from nearly two decades in London, Tarique Rahman finds himself at the center of one of the country’s most consequential elections. If current trends hold, the acting chairman of theBangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) could lead his party to victory and become prime minister […]
DHAKA: In Dhaka’s streets and campuses, the coming election is being discussed in unusually simple terms by many young voters: change vs. continuity. Across tea stalls, university lawns, and market lanes, Pakistan Narrative heard a recurring theme from first-time voters — this election, they say, is about building a “New […]
COLOMBO: A strong combined performance from both batters and bowlers powered Pakistan to a 32-run victory over the United States of America (USA) in the 12th match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Colombo’s SSC Ground on Tuesday. Chasing a challenging target of 191, USA could only […]
QUETTA: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday announced Rs10 billion in financial assistance for security forces operating in Balochistan, reiterating Punjab’s commitment to peace and stability in the province. The announcement was made during her visit to Quetta, where she attended a ceremony at the Frontier Corps (FC) Headquarters. […]
DHAKA: Across the campus of University of Dhaka, corridors are layered with fresh graffiti anger, satire, poetry, all echoing the student-led uprising of July 2024 that ended the 15-year rule of the Awami League. Students sit in small circles debating politics, while red lanterns for Lunar New Year hang above […]
ISLAMABAD: The deadline for completing the Saudi visa biometric requirement for this year’s Hajj has been extended until February 17, the Ministry of Religious Affairs said on Monday. According to a ministry spokesperson, pilgrims can complete the biometric process through a mobile application from home. Biometrics can also be completed […]
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday sought to bolster relations with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after she was re-elected to the Asian nation’s top office. “Congratulations to HE Ms Sanae Takaichi @takaichi_sanae on her re-election as the Prime Minister of Japan,” PM Shehbaz said in a post on […]
LAHORE: A district court in Lahore on Monday indicted YouTuber Saadur Rehman, popularly known as “Ducky Bhai”, his wife and others in a case pertaining to the alleged promotion of online gambling and betting applications. The proceedings were conducted by Judicial Magistrate Naeem Wattoo, during which the YouTuber and other […]