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Minister from Assad’s Era Surrenders

DAMASCUS: A former Syrian minister who served under ousted President Bashar al-Assad has voluntarily surrendered, the Interior Ministry announced on Tuesday. This marks one of the most high-profile figures to…

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USAID Budget Cuts to Impact Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan Severely

GENEVA:A major UN health agency issued a warning on Tuesday, stating that a reduction in U.S. aid could lead to an additional 1,200 maternal deaths in Afghanistan due to pregnancy…

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Armed Forces Reiterate Commitment to Kashmir Cause

RAWALPINDI:On Kashmir Solidarity Day, Pakistan’s military leadership, including the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and the service chiefs, reiterated their unwavering support for the people of Indian…

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US Transporting Detained Migrants to Guantanamo

WASHINGTON: The United States has begun flying detained migrants to the Guantanamo Bay military base in Cuba as part of President Donald Trump’s intensified efforts against illegal immigration, officials announced…

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PM credits Pakistani expatriates’ dedication for rise in remittances

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the significant contribution of overseas Pakistanis to the country's development, highlighting that their unwavering commitment led to a 30% increase in foreign remittances. While speaking…

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USAID Contractors Lay Off Staff, Struggle with Cash Flow Amid Trump-Era Aid Disruptions

President Donald Trump's overhaul of U.S. foreign assistance has caused major disruptions within the aid sector, leading to financial challenges for hundreds of contractors. Many contractors, previously working with USAID,…

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UAE to Suspend Work Visas for Unskilled Pakistani Workers

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, announced that the days of unskilled Pakistani workers securing jobs in the UAE are coming to an end, as the country is…

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Fly Jinnah Gets Approval for Direct Karachi-Dhaka Flights

Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s sole low-cost airline, has received approval from Bangladeshi authorities to operate direct flights between Karachi and Dhaka, marking a key step in enhancing air connectivity between the…

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Security Sources Deny Imran Khan’s Alleged Letter to Army Chief

Security sources have refuted claims made by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) that former Prime Minister Imran Khan sent a letter to Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir. According to…

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Two Israeli Soldiers Killed, Eight Injured in West Bank Gunfight

Two Israeli soldiers were killed and eight others wounded when a gunman opened fire on troops in the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, triggering a gunfight in which the shooter…

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