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KARACHI: Islamabad United delivered a dominant performance in the 36th match of the tournament, defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by 8 wickets at the National Bank Stadium. Chasing a modest target of 81 runs, Islamabad United comfortably…

ISLAMABAD: Security and logistical arrangements in Islamabad have been intensified following confirmation of the second round of negotiations between Iran and the United States. Even before the arrival of the delegations, strict security…

ISLAMABAD: An oil tanker was attacked and hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia, with 11 Pakistani crew members taken hostage, according to an official statement. Authorities said efforts to ensure the safe recovery of the Pakistani…

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has declared the clinical practice of pharmacists, psychologists, and dental technicians as illegal. According to PMDC, a formal letter has been sent to the Ministry of Health…

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has repaid a deposit of $1 billion to the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development on April 23, 2026, completing the full repayment of $3.45 billion to the United Arab Emirates. According to officials, deposits…

RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed 22 militants during an intelligence-based operation in Khyber District, according to the military’s media wing Inter-Services Public Relations. The operation, conducted on April 21, involved an exchange…

ISLAMABAD: A total of 50,114 women from Pakistan will perform Hajj this year under the government Hajj scheme, officials have confirmed. According to details shared by the Hajj authorities, women make up 43.5% of the total government Hajj…

NEW DELHI: Concerns have been raised over the treatment of Muslims in India following the Pahalgam Incident, with critics alleging an increase in discrimination and rights violations under the government led by Narendra Modi. According to…

LAHORE: The government of Punjab has announced 460 scholarships for students from Balochistan, aiming to expand access to higher education and support talented youth from underserved communities. The initiative, launched under the…

MUSCAT: Oman has introduced strict provisions under its labour law aimed at regulating working hours and ensuring better protection for employees’ health and welfare. According to details shared by the Bureau of Immigration and Overseas…