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BOGOTA: India has expressed strong disappointment with the Colombian government over its perceived one-sided support for Pakistan amid the recent spike in tensions between the two South Asian neighbours. At a press conference held in…

NEW YORK: In a bid to strengthen financial connectivity between Pakistan and its overseas citizens, the Consulate General of Pakistan in New York in collaboration with the Bank of Punjab hosted a webinar on remittances and digital banking…

WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Trump administration to suspend a Biden-era humanitarian parole program that had provided temporary legal status and work permits to over 530,000 migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and…

ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) held a consultative session on Friday to seek feedback from key stakeholders on the Draft Public Procurement Rules, 2025. The session is part of PPRA’s continued efforts to…

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has announced that Pakistan will upgrade its diplomatic mission in Afghanistan from a chargé d'affaires to an ambassadorial level. Speaking on the development, Dar expressed…

ISLAMABAD: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called for the complete repeal of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) (Amendment) Act 2025, terming it a serious threat to freedom of expression and civic rights. In…

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has signed into law a landmark bill aimed at prohibiting child marriages across Pakistan. The legislation, officially titled The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, sets the minimum legal age for…

Special Correspondent NEW YORK: The United Nations held a solemn ceremony at its headquarters in New York to mark the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, paying tribute to 57 military, police, and civilian personnel from 32 countries…

WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to United States Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said his country is well-positioned and prepared to act as a "connector country" on the model of Mexico, leveraging its strategic location and growing economy.…

Special Correspondent NEW YORK: Opportunities for collaboration between the Consulate General of Pakistan in New York and student bodies at Suffolk County Community College were at the forefront of a recent meeting between Consul General…