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WASHINGTON: Ambassador Rizwan Saeed Sheikh today interacted with a cohort of emerging Pakistani entrepreneurs visiting the United States on Professional Fellows Program on Economic Empowerment 2025. Representing IT, AI, and various sectors…

DOHA: Bangladesh defeated India in the first semi-final of the 2025 Asia Cup Rising Stars, securing their place in the final. The match, which took place in Doha, was decided in a dramatic Super Over after both teams finished their regular…

Col (r) Ikram Ullah Khan There has been almost a month since the closure of Torkham and Chaman borders for Afghan Transit Trade, with thousands of containers loaded with edible items both perishable and non-perishable stranded on both…

NEW YORK: Investors are growing uneasy that the rapid rise in public debt used to bankroll AI investments could strain the U.S. corporate bond market and eventually dampen the appeal of tech stocks, despite leverage across most major…

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued a notification for the deployment of the army and paramilitary forces for the by-elections scheduled for November 23. The move aims to ensure law and order during the…

ISLAMABAD: “Without reliable gender data and effective implementation, women will continue to remain invisible in policy frameworks and development planning,” said Ume Laila Azhar, Chairperson of the National Commission on the Status of…

DUBAI: An Indian Tejas fighter jet crashed in a ball of fire during an aerial display at the Dubai Airshow on Friday, killing its pilot and prompting the Indian Air Force (IAF) to launch a formal investigation. The aircraft, part of…

ISLAMABAD: OxfordAQA conducted its series of impactful ‘Continuous Professional Development’ (CPD) training sessions across Pakistan's major educational hubs, Lahore, and Islamabad; reinforcing its commitment to empowering teachers with…

LONDON: The UK government has announced historic changes to its immigration laws, marking the most significant overhaul in 50 years. Under the new reforms, categories for permanent residency have been introduced, ranging from five to…

BANNU: In the Hawaidar Dardriz area of Bannu, armed militants associated with a banned organization attacked the local Peace Committee office, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals. According to police officials, the assailants…