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NEW YORK: Pakistan and the Pacific island nation of Micronesia have officially established diplomatic relations. The signing ceremony took place at Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, where Pakistan’s Permanent…

Indian Green Card applicants face a mixed picture in the September 2025 US Visa Bulletin. Employment-based visas like EB-2 and EB-3 may be frozen soon, while family sponsorships under the F2A category remain open for spouses and unmarried…

NEW YORK:  Pakistan’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, in collaboration with the Consulate General in New York, celebrated the country’s 79th Independence Day with a flag-hoisting ceremony at its chancery building. Ambassador Asim…

MUZAFFARABAD: In Azad Kashmir’s capital, Muzaffarabad, a tragic cloudburst struck the Nasirabad area, resulting in the death of six members from the same family. Several parts of Azad Kashmir are experiencing heavy rainfall and flash…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has given special recognition to a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) pilot for destroying India’s S-400 air defence system during Operation Banyan al-Marsoos. At a prestigious ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr…

WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has called upon Pakistani-Americans to play an active role in strengthening the longstanding relationship between Pakistan and the United States. Extending…

UNITED NATIONS: UN Women has warned that Afghan women and girls are facing severe exclusion from public life under Taliban rule, four years after the group’s return to power in 2021. The agency cited restrictions on education, employment,…

BRIJING: The Pakistan Embassy in Beijing held a distinguished flag-hoisting ceremony to commemorate Pakistan’s Independence Day and celebrate the historic victory in Marka-e-Haq during Operation Bunyanum-Marsoos. Deputy Head of Mission…

KARACHI: The federal government has decided to confer the country’s highest civilian award, the Nishan-e-Pakistan, on Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. According to reports, Bilawal and his delegation will receive the…

LAMPEDUSA, Italy: At least 26 people have died after a migrant boat capsized near the Italian island of Lampedusa. According to international media, the vessel was carrying more than 90 people when it overturned close to the island. Rescue…