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ISLAMABAD (APP): A US-based human rights group “Justice for All” has drawn a parallel between the Hindutva ideology and the Niazis, citing the ongoing persecution of the minorities in India. The organization’s report titled “The…

STOCKHOLM: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar, who is on official visit to Sweden, met Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell in Stockholm. During the meeting, they…

BEIJING: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has offered low fares with a free baggage allowance for Islamabad-Beijing flights from August 6 to further facilitate passengers travelling between Pakistan and China. The national flag…

WASHINGTON: Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Masood Khan held a meeting with US Senator Chris Van Hollen in Washington today. During the meeting, they discussed ways to build a resilient Pakistan-US ties in multiple fields.…

LONDON: Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has expressed concern over the UK High Court’s decision rejecting WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange’s appeal against his extradition order. In a statement, RSF’s Director of Campaigns Rebecca…

RAWALPINDI: Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf said shrines of saints have rendered valuable services for the unity of the Muslim Ummah. Addressing a congregation of devotees on the occasion of the 126th Rehmatul Lil-Aalamin’s…

MUZAFFARABAD: The PPP won the by-election held on the seat in Bagh that became vacant after the disqualification of former prime minister Ilyas Tanveer in April. According to unofficial results issued by the returning officer, PPP’s Sardar…

ISLAMABAD: The United States has announced an additional 16.4 million dollars for post-flood recovery in Pakistan in health sector, including for rehabilitation of health facilities and address malnutrition.…

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday called upon universities to play an active role in preventing intolerance, extremism and violence in society, particularly among students, and guide them towards a positive mindset. The…

Dr Hafiz Muhammad Usman Rana Pakistan’s economy is under immense pressure due to low foreign reserves, a falling currency, political unrest, and stagflation. The GDP growth forecast has dropped to 0.29 per cent from…