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KARACHI: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman will address a major rally in Lyari Karachi on December 21. A spokesperson for the JUI-G also announced plans to hold a "Tahaffuz-e-Madaris" (Protection of Religious Schools)…

ISLAMABAD: In a gesture to mark the Christmas celebrations, the federal government has decided to pay the December salaries and pensions in advance to Christian employees and pensioners. All federal government employees and pensioners…

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken notice of incidents where overseas workers were unnecessarily delayed from traveling abroad. He has approved the formation of a 14-member committee, headed by the Federal Minister for…

LAHORE: After Hollywood, Bollywood, Lollywood, Indonesian, and Chinese films, Turkish films will now be released in Pakistani cinemas for the first time. According to details, the Turkish film "Kleas 2" will be released in cinemas across…

LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Gujranwala Zone has arrested two human traffickers involved in migrant smuggling, illegal border crossings, and visa fraud. Among those arrested is Khadim Hussain Raja, a wanted suspect…

NEW YORK: The Pakistan Super League (PSL) brought its vibrant colors and energy to the heart of New York as the PSL Trophy was displayed at the famous Times Square. Despite the chilly weather, a large crowd of excited fans gathered to…

RAWALPINDI: Security forces carried out an intelligence-driven operation in the Klaachi area of Dera Ismail Khan, resulting in the elimination of seven terrorists. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations…

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced a reduction in its benchmark interest rate, cutting the policy rate by 50 basis points to 10.5 percent, down from 11 percent. The decision was taken during a meeting of the…

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has strongly denied reports claiming that its crew members went missing or sought political asylum in Toronto, calling the news false and misleading. In an official statement issued on social…

BERLIN: The German government has announced the immediate termination of its Afghan refugee program. According to international media, the decision comes in response to Afghan refugees’ involvement in crimes and serious security concerns.…