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BEIJING: China has reiterated its firm support for Pakistan in the ongoing fight against terrorism, vowing to continue close cooperation to ensure regional peace and stability. Addressing a press briefing, the spokesperson for the Chinese…

WASHINGTON: The longest government shutdown in United States history has officially come to an end after both the Senate and the House of Representatives approved a long-awaited funding bill, paving the way for the full restoration of…

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi has called for a unified and long-term national strategy to eradicate terrorism, stressing that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has borne the brunt of militancy for over two decades and now…

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Wednesday completed the clause-by-clause approval of 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill with its 59 clauses receiving the house’s consent. The session, presided over by Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, saw Law…

KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban regime Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has instructed Afghan traders to reduce their reliance on Pakistan for trade and adopt alternative trade routes. Speaking to local…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s auto sector has shown strong recovery, with vehicle sales rising sharply due to government measures and lower interest rates. According to data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA), car…

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister and Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, met with Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner, Rear Admiral (Retd.) Fred S. Wiratne to discuss security arrangements for the visiting Sri Lankan cricket…

WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has reversed his earlier strict position on the H-1B visa program, which allows highly skilled foreign workers to take jobs in the United States. In an interview, he stressed the importance of…

LAHORE: Air pollution levels in Punjab have once again reached dangerous levels, placing Lahore as the second most polluted city in the world. According to international organization IQAir, Lahore’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) was…

SWAT: In the Shakardara area of Matta, a roadside bomb exploded on Wednesday, causing damage to a vehicle belonging to ANP leader Mumtaz Ali. According to police, no casualties were reported in the blast. The explosion occurred near the…