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WASHINGTON: The United States has temporarily halted all immigration applications from citizens of 19 countries, including requests for green cards and U.S. citizenship. According to U.S. media, the affected countries include Afghanistan,…

Mumtaz Hussain UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan reaffirmed its unwavering support for the Palestinian people and the two-state solution during a key debate at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. Speaking at the session on the peaceful settlement…

ISLAMABAD: As the world marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Pakistan’s leadership has reiterated its commitment to protecting the rights, dignity and full participation of persons with disabilities across all sectors…

Mumtaz Hussain NEW YORK: The New York Police Department announced Tuesday that New York City has recorded historic lows in shootings, murders, transit crime, and retail theft in 2025, marking one of the safest periods in the city’s modern…

LAHORE: The Punjab School Education Department has issued a new schedule for the recruitment of Secondary School Teachers (SST). According to a notification, the preliminary merit list will be displayed on the notice boards of schools…

ISLAMABAD: In a traffic accident at Islamabad’s Secretariat Chowk on Monday night, a land cruiser driven by a teenage son of a sitting high court judge killed two young girls.  The incident occurred when the white land cruiser, reportedly…

PESHAWAR: Protests by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters continued in Peshawar and Sawabi against federal government for nit allowing meeting of party leaders with PTI founder and chairman Imran Khan at Adiala Jail. Former…

ISLAMABAD: Parliament in a joint session on Tuesday approved the National Commission for Minority Rights Bill amid strong protest and sloganeering from the opposition. The session, chaired by National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq,…

BANNU: Unidentified gunmen opened fire on the vehicle of Shah Wali Khan, the Assistant Commissioner of North Waziristan, on Miranshah Road. The attack resulted in the martyrdom of the Assistant Commissioner and two police officers who were…

ISLAMABAD: The European Union (EU) has announced an additional emergency aid of €3 million for populations severely affected by floods in Pakistan. This aid will be directed to the areas in Punjab that suffered the worst damage during the…