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Special Correspondent UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has highlighted its deep and enduring connection with Buddhism, noting that monks, scholars and visitors from Buddhist countries continue to travel to Pakistan throughout the year to visit…

BEIJING: US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for a three-day official visit, where he received a formal reception upon arrival. During his visit, Trump is expected to hold key talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.…

ISLAMABAD: The case of alleged drug dealer Anmol, also known as “Pinky,” has reached the Senate of Pakistan, where a formal notice has been taken and a detailed report has been requested. During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee…

ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has decided to hold consultations with its ambassadors stationed in key countries in response to escalating regional tensions, particularly involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. According to…

Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai As diplomats, disarmament experts, and political leaders gather at the United Nations Headquarters in New York for the Eleventh Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the…

KARACHI: Pakistan has received $1.3 billion from the International Monetary Fund, according to confirmation by the State Bank of Pakistan. The funds were released under ongoing financial support programs following approval by the IMF…

ISLAMABAD: The escalating tensions between Iran and United States, along with concerns over a possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz, have caused a sharp surge in global crude oil prices. According to international market reports, Brent…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has made it mandatory for students to pass the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) before pursuing medical or dental education abroad, as part of new reforms introduced in the education sector. Under the…

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly of Pakistan has passed the Anti-Rape Amendment Bill 2026, declaring sexual assault, physical abuse, and child exploitation as non-bailable offenses. Under the new law, courts will generally not grant bail…

KARACHI: Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability strengthened further in H1-FY26, despite headwinds from global trade-related uncertainty and domestic floods, according to the State of Pakistan’s Economy, Half Year Report FY26, released today by…