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TEHRAN: Iran has announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping following a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, easing tensions in one of the world’s most critical maritime routes. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas…

LAHORE: The first Hajj flight from Lahore is scheduled to depart tomorrow morning under the “Route to Makkah” initiative, officials confirmed on Friday. According to airport sources, a Saudi delegation comprising immigration and Hajj…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League (Q) has decided to actively participate in the upcoming elections in Gilgit-Baltistan, party leaders said following a high-level meeting chaired by party president Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain. The meeting was…

WASHINGTON: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb witnessed the signing of a financial agreement in Washington, D.C. The event was attended among others by Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States Rizwan…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has launched a modern capacity-building programme in collaboration with the United Kingdom to enhance the country’s mineral sector, officials said at an inauguration ceremony in Islamabad. The event was attended by…

WASHINGTON: Pakistan has outlined a comprehensive strategy to re-enter global financial markets, as Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the country’s economic roadmap during meetings held on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank…

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Circle has busted a major human smuggling network operating in Karachi, recovering more than 100 passports along with hundreds of fake visa stamps. According to FIA…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif  arrived in Türkiye on an official visit after concluding his trip to Qatar, according to an official statement here. On arrival at Antalya airport, the Prime Minister was received by Antalya…

NEW YORK: The Consul General of Pakistan in New York Aamer Ahmed Atozai attended a meet-and-greet dinner in New Jersey held in honour of Dr. Amjad Saqib, founder and CEO of the Akhuwat Foundation. The event brought together members of the…

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council has introduced a new requirement for this year’s entry test, making biometric verification mandatory for all candidates. According to officials, students appearing in the upcoming test…