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LONDON: The UK government has officially allowed Hassan Nawaz, son of former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, and his business associates to operate without any restrictions. The UK's tax authority, Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs…

DOHA: U.S. President Donald Trump was due to end a brief trip to Qatar with a speech to U.S. troops on Thursday then fly to the United Arab Emirates, where leaders hope for U.S. help to make the wealthy Gulf nation a global leader in…

ISLAMABAD: In a major political development, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan has expressed willingness to engage in talks with the government following a recent offer extended by Prime…

Special Correspondent NEW YORK: Consul General of Pakistan in New York Aamer Ahmed Atozai praised the spirit of diversity and unity during an AAPI heritage month reception hosted by the Mayor’s Office, calling it “a powerful reminder of…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a comprehensive briefing on the conduct of Operation Bunyanum Marsoos and the current operational preparedness of the vorps during his visit to Pasrur Cantonment, Sialkot, today.…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep appreciation for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ leadership and diplomatic efforts during a telephonic conversation held on Wednesday, amid heightened…

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chapter of the East-West Center Alumni Association (EWCA) held its annual elections on Saturday, bringing together alumni for a day of democratic engagement and leadership renewal through a secret ballot process.…

RIYADH: In a twist that even Hollywood might reject as too far-fetched, Ahmed Al-Shara — once a foot soldier for Al-Qaeda and a former detainee in Iraq — has completed his astonishing transformation from extremist to esteemed statesman.…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received the next tranche of its loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), amounting to $1.023 billion, which has been transferred to the account of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). According to reports, the…

RIYADH: President Donald Trump kicked off his trip to the Gulf with a surprise announcement that the United States will lift long-standing sanctions on Syria. The U.S. agreed to sell Saudi Arabia an arms package worth nearly $142 billion,…