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WASHINGTON: The White House has initiated large-scale layoffs of federal employees, citing the ongoing government shutdown as the cause. Over 4,000 workers across seven key agencies, including Health and Human Services, Treasury,…

ISLAMABAD: Inflation in Pakistan has risen once again, with essential items such as ghee and flour becoming more expensive. According to the Federal Bureau of Statistics, the weekly inflation rate increased by 0.17 percent, while the…

DERA ISMAIL KHAN: A major terrorist attack on the Police Training Center in Dera Ismail Khan ended after a decisive clearance operation, leaving six militants dead, seven police officers martyred, and thirteen others injured. The attack…

ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office has stated that despite the presence of terrorist havens in Afghanistan, Pakistan has consistently prioritized diplomacy. The only request to Afghanistan is to ensure that its territory is not used against…

TENNESSEE (USA): An explosion at an explosives manufacturing facility in Tennessee has left multiple people dead, several injured, and numerous others missing. Authorities report that additional explosions at the site have forced rescue…

ABU DHABI: A vibrant book launch event was recently held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi to celebrate the literary contributions of two exceptionally talented young Pakistani writers, Amna Manzoor Khan and Dua Farhan. The event…

ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced the activation of its service counters in several countries, marking a significant step towards providing improved and more accessible facilities for overseas…

NEW DELHI: India refrained from displaying any national flags during a meeting between Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi on Friday. The…

GAZA CITY:  Thousands of Palestinians flooded the streets of Gaza on Friday, streaming toward neighborhoods reduced to rubble after Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire that brought a fragile calm to the war-torn enclave for the first…

OSLO: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her commitment to democracy and human rights in Venezuela. The Norwegian Nobel Committee described her as a "brave and committed…