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WASHINGTON: In a development that could reshape the landscape for foreign workers and multinational companies, U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a dramatic surge in fees for the H-1B work visa, one of the…

Mumtaz Hussain UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has cautioned against confrontation over Iran’s nuclear program, warning that the reimposition of UN “snapback” sanctions would derail diplomacy and deepen instability in the Middle East. Speaking…

KASHGAR: A grand dinner was hosted in honor of President Asif Ali Zardari in Kashgar, where he was warmly welcomed by Xinjiang’s Vice Governor Ni Zhuang, who arranged the event. The occasion reflected the deep-rooted friendship and growing…

Mumtaz Hussain UNITED NATIONS: The UN General Assembly today adopted a resolution enhancing the participation of the State of Palestine in its 80th session, with 145 member states voting in favor, 5 against, and 6 abstentions. The…

NEW YORK: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, undertook a three-day commercial outreach visit to New York from September 15–17 to promote Pakistan’s textile exports and strengthen trade linkages with the U.S.…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have signed Memorandums of Understanding to enhance cooperation in the areas of textile, livestock industry and advanced emergency equipment. President Asif Ali Zardari witnessed the signing of three MoUs…

LAHORE: The Punjab government has formally decided to initiate a wide-ranging operation aimed at the rehabilitation of flood victims across the province. The announcement came following a high-level meeting in Lahore chaired by Punjab…

RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, has stated that Pakistan possesses authentic and undeniable evidence proving the involvement of illegal Afghan nationals as…

LAHORE: Widespread flooding has left a trail of devastation across Sindh and South Punjab, with several embankments collapsing in the Kandiaro region, allowing torrents of water to rush into nearby villages. Thousands of residents have…

LONDON: President Donald Trump was welcomed to the United Kingdom today with royal pomp as King Charles III hosted him at Windsor Castle for a state visit. It is Trump’s second state visit to Britain, making him the first U.S. president…