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‎WASHINGTON: The annual “Winternational” cultural festival lit up the U.S. capital as nearly seventy embassies participated in one of Washington’s most anticipated multicultural events.  ‎Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged religious scholars to play an active role in eliminating sectarianism, warning that a handful of clerics continue to promote divisive narratives despite the need for national unity. He made…

ISLAMABAD: Tehreek Tahaffuz-e-Aain Pakistan (TTAP) of the opposition parties held a meeting here and vowed to defend the supremacy of the constitution and democratic traditions. It particularly resolved to resist unconstitutional…

MUZAFFARABAD: The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has approved a major interest-free loan scheme aimed at supporting young entrepreneurs across the region. Under the new initiative, loans ranging from Rs 100,000 to Rs 2 million will…

PESHAWAR: A report released by Aurat Foundation has revealed that an average of 7.6 women report incidents of violence to police every day in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, yet the majority of these cases never reach the public eye due to limited…

BEIJING: China has called on Pakistan and Afghanistan to resolve recent tensions through dialogue and consultation, emphasizing the need for de-escalation and joint efforts to uphold regional peace and stability. During a regular press…

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has carried out the death sentences of two Afghan nationals and one Pakistani citizen for drug smuggling offenses. According to the Ministry of Interior, the two Afghan men were convicted for attempting to smuggle…

LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution calling for a ban on the jailed PTI founder abd former prime minister Imran Khan,  labeling the party and its leadership as harmful to national stability. The resolution was moved…

KARACHI: A delegation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) held a meeting with Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon to discuss financial assistance for various transport-related projects in the province. During the meeting, the ADB…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to ensure uninterrupted gas supply for domestic consumers during the winter season. Speaking in the National Assembly, Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik said that the…