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US visa interviews now include must-answer questions that can decide approval or rejection. Officers are focusing on fear of returning home and possible asylum intent. For many applicants, a single answer could now determine their future…

LAHORE: The government of Punjab has approved sweeping new measures to curb cybercrime and online harassment, particularly targeting cases involving women and children. According to sources, the decisions were taken during a high-level…

ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has abolished the requirement for obtaining a license for solar consumers with systems up to 25 kilowatts, providing relief to small-scale users across Pakistan. According to…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will undertake an official visit to China next month to discuss bilateral relations and enhance economic cooperation between the two countries. According to sources, progress on the China-Pakistan…

DOHA: Qatar has reaffirmed its support for Pakistan’s role as a mediator in ongoing negotiations between United States and Iran, stating that no additional intermediary is required at this stage. Speaking during a regular press briefing,…

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has started compiling records of government officers holding dual nationality, seeking detailed information on officials from Grade 17 and above. According to officials, authorities have requested names of…

CHANGSHA: A leading Chinese cardiologist, Pan Xiangbin, has been awarded the Sitara-e-Pakistan in recognition of his outstanding medical services in Pakistan. President Asif Ali Zardari conferred the award during a ceremony held in…

PESHAWAR: The Project Management Unit (PMU) Child Protection, under the Directorate of Social Welfare, Special Education, Women Empowerment Department–Merged Areas, has established a “Safe Space for Every Child” in Peshawar to enhance child…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with a high-level delegation of the European Union comprising senior officials and representatives of leading European companies at the Prime Minister’s House on Tuesday. The…

ISLAMABAD: Electricity consumers in Pakistan may face another increase in power tariffs as the Central Power Purchasing Agency has requested a hike of Rs0.26 per unit under the monthly fuel cost adjustment for March. The request will be…