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Islamabad: British-Pakistani Lord Aamer Ahmad Sarfraz, also known as The Lord Sarfraz of Kensington, has officially been appointed as the 4th Chancellor of the University of East London (UEL), effective August 1, 2025. In an announcement…

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has introduced a new regulatory framework requiring visiting social media influencers to obtain a special permit before engaging in any promotional activity while in the country. The new requirement,…

SYDNEY: Asian shares fell on Friday after the U.S. slapped dozens of trading partners with steep tariffs, while investors anxiously await U.S. jobs data that could make or break the case for a Fed rate cut next month. Late on Thursday,…

Islamabad: The Punjab government has officially rolled out the e-challan system in Bahawalpur, further extending its Safe City Project to enhance traffic management and urban security. According to an official press release, the initiative…

Islamabad: U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent statement claiming that Pakistan has massive oil reserves and will collaborate with the U.S. to develop them has sparked widespread discussion across media and policy circles. In his…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has officially imposed a ban on the entry of Afghan truck drivers without valid visas, with the restriction taking effect across all trade crossing points with Afghanistan starting today. According to media reports,…

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Industries and Production has expressed strong reservations over the closure of Utility Stores across the country. The committee has summoned a comprehensive report from the…

Islamabad:  The Health Services Academy (HSA) has trained more than 10,000 professionals in various health-related disciplines to date, while over 400 of its trained experts are currently playing a vital role in strengthening the healthcare…

WASHINGTON: In a bold move reflecting its evolving trade priorities, the United States imposed significant tariffs on goods imported from Pakistan and India: 19% on Pakistani products and 25% on Indian goods. The tariffs take immediate…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, has termed the recent US-Pakistan trade agreement a significant diplomatic milestone, stating it is poised to bring a transformational shift in bilateral trade and…