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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to formally implement a pre-immigration clearance system for Pakistani citizens traveling to the UAE, according to officials. The decision was made during a meeting between…

WASHINGTON: US-based advocacy group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has announced a commitment of $1 billion to support the first official meeting of the proposed Board of Peace. It described the move as a historic step toward addressing the…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is grappling with a rising poverty crisis, with nearly 29% of its population now living below the poverty line, government sources have revealed. The alarming figures come just ahead of the arrival of an International…

KARACHI: The government of Sindh and the United States Department of Agriculture’s McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program have launched the Sindh School Meals Program. This leverages U.S.-provided…

ISLAMABAD: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, and Peshawar Zalmi have reaffirmed their collaboration to promote empathy, dignity and solidarity for displaced communities. Since 2016, UNHCR and Peshawar Zalmi have worked together on initiatives…

WASHINGTON: Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has strongly condemned the Afghan Taliban regime for its violations of women’s rights, calling it a global symbol of oppression. In an article published in the international…

KARACHI: The stock market witnessed significant gains today, as trading activity reflected renewed investor confidence. The KSE-100 Index recovered to the 174,000 level, reaching 174,085 points, marking an impressive increase of 1,915…

Religious scholars from all sects and schools of thought have called on the youth of Balochistan to reject militancy and armed insurgency, urging them to adopt paths of education, patience, and positive struggle. In a joint press…

ISLAMABAD: Mishaal Malik, wife of jailed Kashmiri Hurriyat leader Yasin Malik, has called for the establishment of a peace board for Kashmir, similar to the one for Gaza. Speaking at a symposium on Kashmir, organized by the Peace and…

NEW YORK: The governments of Pakistan and the United States have formally launched a strategic economic initiative, including collaboration with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) regarding the operation, maintenance,…