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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced a revised schedule for upcoming by-elections in Punjab. According to a statement issued by the spokesperson for the Provincial Election Commissioner, by-elections will be…

ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Director of Operations at the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) under the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) was abducted from his residence at gunpoint. Rozina Usman, the victim’s wife, filed a…

BRUSSELS: Twenty European countries have called on the European Commission to take immediate steps to repatriate Afghan nationals residing illegally across Europe. The countries stated that returns could be voluntary or forced and may…

GAZA: Israel’s military launched a series of airstrikes across Gaza on Sunday, killing at least 26 Palestinians, including women and children, in a move that appears to violate the fragile ceasefire brokered earlier this month. The strikes…

ISLAMABAD: A Saudi company has launched 'Go AI Hub' in Pakistan aimed at promoting digital technology in the country. The initiative marks the beginning of a new era of digital advancement in the country, driven by the effective…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has introduced a revised barter trade framework with Afghanistan, Iran and Russia, easing several regulations to facilitate smoother business transactions. The Ministry of Commerce has issued a notification detailing…

ISLAMABAD: In a bid to stabilize wheat supplies and support farmers, the government has approved the Wheat Policy for 2025-26, fixing the procurement price at 3,500 rupees per 40 kilograms. The announcement came after a high-level meeting…

DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has introduced a new category under which endowment donors can be granted the prestigious Golden Visa. This move comes as part of a strategic collaboration between the General Directorate of Residency and…

Col (r) Ikram Ullah Khan The history of Pakistan-Afghanistan strained relations can be traced bak to 1947 when Pakistan gained its independence from British Raj, with Afghanistan refusing to recognize Pakistan to begin with, but…

ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH), a subsidiary of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a consortium of seven universities…