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SYDNEY: Thousands of Australians joined anti-immigration rallies across the country on Sunday that the centre-left government condemned, saying they sought to spread hate and were linked to neo-Nazis. March for Australia rallies against…

TIANJIN: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday highlighted the historic depth of Pakistan-China relations. He said the friendship goes back to the Silk Road and Gandhara civilization, when traders and monks carried both goods and ideas…

ISLAMABAD:  President Asif Ali Zardari has signed into law the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2025, following its passage by both houses of parliament. According to a statement issued by the Presidency, the new legislation aims to…

PATTOKI: A tragic incident occurred on Saturday when Assistant Commissioner Pattoki, Furqan Ahmed, passed away after suffering a heart attack during a visit to the flood-affected areas of Head Baloki. According to initial reports, AC…

LAHORE: Punjab is facing the worst flooding in its history, brought on by torrential monsoon rains and what officials have termed “Indian water aggression.” The devastating situation has already left two million people affected across the…

WASHINGTON: The United States has announced the introduction of a $250 “Visa Integrity Fee” for citizens of countries that are not part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). The fee will take effect on October 1, 2025. According to a report by…

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has approved a concessional loan package worth $20 billion for Pakistan, carrying an interest rate of only 2 percent with a repayment period of 10 years. According to a statement, the financing will be directed…

GHIZER:  A glacial lake outburst in Tali Das village of District Ghizer, Gilgit-Baltistan, has wreaked havoc, leaving over a hundred houses reduced to rubble and displacing scores of families. According to initial reports, the floodwaters…

Pakistan’s fishing industry is making waves in global markets. A recent report by the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) confirmed that Pakistan’s export fisheries now meet U.S. sustainability standards. This recognition…

SHARJAH: In the second T20 match of the ongoing tri-nation series, Pakistan defeated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 31 runs in Sharjah. Batting first after winning the toss, Pakistan were bowled out on the last delivery of the 20th over…