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PESHAWAR: Adolescent girls in Peshawar are emerging as leaders in promoting climate action and child protection, as highlighted in a one-day event on Thursday. Titled “Roots & Rights: Adolescent Girls as Agents of Change for Climate…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned the recent Israeli military strikes in Lebanon, which have caused significant loss of life and extensive infrastructure damage, according to the Foreign Office. Speaking to the media, FO…

NEW DELHI: Tensions in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur have erupted into violent ethnic clashes, triggered by the Modi government’s policies that inflame social and communal divisions. According to reports, the unrest intensified…

WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said that a negotiation process conducted without external pressure is more likely to lead to a decisive outcome. In an interview with US media, the envoy…

JERUSALEM: Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied Jerusalem has been reopened to worshippers after remaining closed for 40 days, following heightened tensions in the region. Israeli authorities had closed the mosque after military escalation involving…

ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has approved an increase in electricity tariffs under the monthly fuel adjustment mechanism, placing an additional burden of Rs12.45 billion on consumers across the…

TEHRAN: Iran has reportedly imposed a toll tax on oil tankers passing through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, charging approximately $1 per barrel, according to international media reports. The reports indicate that the Islamic…

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced a reduction in the passing marks for the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) in order to fill vacant seats in medical and dental colleges. According to…

JERUSALEM: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israel is prepared to resume military action despite a ceasefire, stating that the country’s “finger is on the trigger.” In a video address to the nation following the…

KARACHI: Overseas Pakistanis sent $3.8 billion in remittances in March 2026, reflecting a significant monthly increase, according to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The central bank reported a 17% rise in remittances compared to February…