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UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Security Council rejected a resolution sponsored by China and Russia seeking to extend sanctions relief for Iran under the 2015 nuclear deal for an additional six months. The 15-member Council voted…

RAWALPINDI: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi has dismissed a plea filed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan seeking a halt to the trial in the May 9 GHQ attack case. The court adjourned further proceedings until…

ISLAMABAD: In a strong gesture of solidarity, the Government of China has announced an additional 100 million yuan (approximately USD 13.7 million) in relief assistance to support Pakistan’s ongoing efforts in flood recovery and…

ISLAMABAD: All Pakistani nationals aboard an LPG tanker near the coast of Yemen are safe, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Friday. The vessel has now safely departed Yemeni waters. The fire on the tanker occurred on September…

OTTAWA: Amid growing concerns over religious intolerance in India, the Sikh community is intensifying its push for the Khalistan movement. Despite alleged oppression and pressures on Sikhs, the movement continues to gain momentum.…

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office has moved to clarify a controversy sparked by the presence of Shama Junejo, who was seen seated directly behind Defence Minister Khawaja Asif during a recent session of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).…

FAISALABAD: In a crackdown on cyber misconduct, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested three TikTok content creators in Faisalabad for uploading and sharing a video containing derogatory remarks against Punjab…

NEW YORK: At the United Nations, Pakistan’s Counsellor Saima Saleem delivered a firm and uncompromising response to what she described as India’s “baseless, misleading, and politically motivated allegations.” She accused New Delhi of…

Special Correspondent NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif forcefully raised the issue of terrorism being sponsored inside Pakistan during his meeting with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York. The Prime…

WASHINGTON: The United States has announced it will revoke the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, citing what it called “reckless and incendiary actions” during his recent trip to New York. The move marks an unusual and serious…