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DOHA: Qatar has reaffirmed its support for Pakistan’s role as a mediator in ongoing negotiations between United States and Iran, stating that no additional intermediary is required at this stage. Speaking during a regular press briefing,…

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has started compiling records of government officers holding dual nationality, seeking detailed information on officials from Grade 17 and above. According to officials, authorities have requested names of…

CHANGSHA: A leading Chinese cardiologist, Pan Xiangbin, has been awarded the Sitara-e-Pakistan in recognition of his outstanding medical services in Pakistan. President Asif Ali Zardari conferred the award during a ceremony held in…

PESHAWAR: The Project Management Unit (PMU) Child Protection, under the Directorate of Social Welfare, Special Education, Women Empowerment Department–Merged Areas, has established a “Safe Space for Every Child” in Peshawar to enhance child…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with a high-level delegation of the European Union comprising senior officials and representatives of leading European companies at the Prime Minister’s House on Tuesday. The…

ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers in Pakistan may face another increase in power tariffs as the Central Power Purchasing Agency has requested a hike of Rs0.26 per unit under the monthly fuel cost adjustment for March. The request will be…

RAWALPINDI: Former prime minister and PTI founder Imran Khan was shifted from Adiala Jail to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for medical treatment. According to reports, he was moved to the hospital for an eye procedure,…

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that Pakistan’s economy is moving towards improvement, emphasizing that structural reforms are essential to achieve sustainable economic growth. Addressing the…

PESHAWAR: The number of HIV cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has increased at an alarming rate, with 481 new cases reported during the first four months of 2026, according to health authorities. Officials from the provincial health department…

Special Correspondent NEW YORK: At a high-level open debate of the United Nations Security Council on “The Safety and Protection of Waterways in the Maritime Domain” held on 27 April 2026, Pakistan emphasized the critical importance of…