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ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed that no immediate cases should be filed against citizens driving without a license. The matter came up during a hearing on the deadlines set for arresting unlicensed drivers and…

WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced significant progress with Pakistani authorities on a staff-level agreement. The IMF team, led by Eva Petrova, visited Karachi and Islamabad from September 24 to October 8,…

Special Correspondent UNITED NATIONS: During the general debate of the Third Committee at the United Nations, Pakistan’s envoy, Saima Saleem, exercised her right of reply to respond to statements made by the Indian representative. She…

NAWABSHAH: A significant development has occurred during a high-level meeting between a government delegation and President Arif Ali Zardari. According to reports, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party…

NEW YORK: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, following a proposal put forward by the United States. In a statement on X (formerly…

Special Correspondent UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, delivered a strong address at the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly, urging the international…

COLOMBO: In a dominant ICC Women’s World Cup performance, defending champions Australia defeated Pakistan by 107 runs, with Beth Mooney earning the Player of the Match award for her brilliant century. The match, held in Colombo, saw…

NEW YORK: NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has appointed Chief Michael LiPetri as the interim Chief of Department, marking a pivotal leadership shift in the nation’s largest police force. LiPetri, a 31-year NYPD veteran, currently serves as…

NEW YORK: A heated political controversy erupted Monday after Florida Republican Rep. Randy Fine labeled New York Assemblymember and mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani “little more than a Muslim terrorist.” Fine went even further, demanding…

A growing body of research suggests that ultraprocessed foods—such as sugary snacks, fast food, and packaged meals—may trigger addictive-like behaviors in some individuals. Studies indicate that these foods can overstimulate the brain’s…