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ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has said that Pakistan’s current pace of economic growth is not fast enough to reduce poverty in the country. According to the World Bank’s latest report, Pakistan’s economy is expected to grow by 3 percent this…

PESHAWAR: The Department of Social Welfare, Merged Districts, in collaboration with the University of Agriculture Peshawar’s ORIC and UNICEF, observed World Mental Health Day 2025 under the theme “Together for Mental Health Support,…

ISTANBUL: The three-day negotiations between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban have concluded without any tangible outcome, primarily due to the unyielding attitude of the Kabul administration. According to reliable diplomatic sources,…

ISLAMABAD: The District and Sessions Court in Islamabad has restrained the police from arresting former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi in five separate cases, including the violent May 9 riots. The cases against Khan…

DUBAI:  The United Arab Emirates has outlined the process for obtaining a two-year employment visa, one of the most common residence permits issued to foreign workers in the country. The visa allows expatriates to live and work legally in…

TOKYO: U.S. President Donald Trump met with Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, in Tokyo. During their meeting, Trump praised Takaichi’s leadership and defense policies, calling them “impressive.” The two leaders signed…

DHAKA: Pakistan has proposed granting Bangladesh access to Karachi Port to facilitate its trade with China and the Central Asian states. The offer was made during the 9th Session of the Pak-Bangladesh Joint Economic Commission (JEC) held…

Special Correspondent UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the One-China Principle and its “ironclad friendship” with the People’s Republic of China, while underscoring the enduring significance of UN…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Rana Sanaullah has announced that his party will support the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) in the upcoming no-confidence motion in Azad Kashmir. However, he added that the PML-N…

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has begun collecting higher taxes on banking transactions, with non-filers now facing additional deductions when withdrawing cash from banks or ATMs. According to official sources, the withholding tax rate…