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ISLAMABAD: The number of Pakistanis seeking employment abroad continues to rise. Last year, 762,499 Pakistanis went overseas for work, including 18,000 highly educated and trained professionals such as doctors, engineers, managers, nurses,…

LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) here has declared six accused, including Khadija Shah, as absconders in the Jinnah House attack case. The court has also issued perpetual warrants for their arrest. The six accused in the Jinnah…

TEHRAN: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has accused certain agitators of damaging government property in an effort to please U.S. President Donald Trump. Addressing the nation, Khamenei urged Iranians to stay united in the…

ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry has said the government was reviewing the request of Indian woman Sarabjit Kaur, who converted to Islam and married a Pakistani man, to stay in Pakistan on humanitarian grounds.…

Noor Shahidin The relationship between religion—including Islam—and financial conduct is complex and shaped by historical, economic, and social contexts. It is often assumed that religion should function today in the same way it did…

LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed a ban on 106 Punjabi songs that were being featured in theatre dramas. The new directive prohibits these songs from being performed in public performances and theatre productions. The…

BERLIN: In a major move to protect personal rights in the digital age, Germany's justice ministry is preparing new legal measures to combat the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in manipulating images that violate individuals' rights.…

KARACHI: Pakistan’s hopes in the 2026 Karachi Open International Squash Tournament came to an end in the quarterfinals as the country's last contender, World Under-23 Champion Noor Zaman, was defeated by World No. 9 Mohamed Elshorbagy of…

TEHRAN: Iranian authorities have implemented a nationwide internet shutdown as protests continue to spread across the country. The protests, which began in response to government policies, have intensified with demonstrators setting fires…

KARACHI: Overseas Pakistanis sent a record $40.18 billion in remittances to Pakistan during 2025, according to figures released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The central bank said remittances in December 2025 amounted to $3.58…