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WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has reversed his earlier strict position on the H-1B visa program, which allows highly skilled foreign workers to take jobs in the United States. In an interview, he stressed the importance of…

LAHORE: Air pollution levels in Punjab have once again reached dangerous levels, placing Lahore as the second most polluted city in the world. According to international organization IQAir, Lahore’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was…

SWAT: In the Shakardara area of Matta, a roadside bomb exploded on Wednesday, causing damage to a vehicle belonging to ANP leader Mumtaz Ali. According to police, no casualties were reported in the blast. The explosion occurred near the…

KARACHI: Pakistan’s stock market started the day on a positive note, with the benchmark KSE-100 index rising by 836 points to reach 158,706. This comes after the index had closed at 157,870 points yesterday, following a dip into negative…

ISLAMABAD: The United Nations has condemned in the strongest terms the suicide bombing in Islamabad, calling for those responsible for the “heinous act of terrorism” to be swiftly brought to justice. In a statement, UN Secretary-General…

ISLAMABAD: The government has introduced the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill in the National Assembly, aiming to establish a Federal Constitutional Court and redefine key judicial and military appointments. The bill was tabled by Law…

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan edged past Sri Lanka by just six runs in a nail-biting finish to claim victory in the first match of the three-match ODI series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. With the win, Pakistan took a 1–0 lead in the series.…

ANKARA: A Turkish C-130 military cargo plane with at least 20 personnel on board crashed in Georgia on Tuesday after taking off from Azerbaijan but the number of casualties and the cause of the incident were not immediately clear. Initial…

PESHAWAR: An intensive military operation is currently underway to neutralize three terrorists who took refuge inside a building after attacking Wana Cadet College. According to security sources, the attackers are believed to have links…

BRAZIL: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the “Pakistan Pavilion” at the COP30 climate conference in Brazil, alongside former Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern. The two leaders jointly cut the ribbon to…