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US, Pak hold first phone call to discuss counterterrorism cooperation
Islamabad: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed ways to strengthen counterterrorism cooperation between the two countries in their first telephone conversation.…
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Pakistan issues over 6,500 visas to Indian pilgrims for Baisakhi festival
New Delhi: The Pakistan High Commission has issued more than 6,500 visas to Indian pilgrims to participate in the annual Baisakhi festival to be held from April 10-19, it said on Monday.…
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6,700 Afghan nationals deported from Pakistan since April 1: Report
Islamabad: Pakistan has deported 944 Afghan families comprising 6,700 individuals since April 1 as the deadline set by the government expired last week, a media report said on Sunday. The deportation intensified…
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Pakistan set to intensify deportation of Afghan refugees post Eid holidays
Islamabad: Pakistan is set to intensify the deportation of Afghan refugees post Eid holidays as the March 31 deadline for refugees, including Afghan Citizen Card holders, to voluntarily return to their home…
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ICC names 10 umpires, three match referees to officiate Women’s ODI WC qualifiers in Pakistan
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that a panel of 10 umpires and three match referees will be officiating in the upcoming ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifiers, happening from…
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Unprecedented militancy: Deadly Ramadan in Pakistan with record attacks
New Delhi: During this year’s (2025) Ramadan, Pakistan experienced a surge in militant violence, marking the highest number of attacks in a decade. This was disclosed in a new report released by…
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Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Islamabad: Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts for human rights and democracy. Members of the Pakistan World Alliance (PWA) – an…
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Pakistan: TTP announces ceasefire during Eid
Islamabad: The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has announced a ceasefire during Eid-ul-Fitr, stating that it would halt all of its activities during Eid. The announcement comes amid heavy losses incurred by the banned…
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6 injured in suicide blast at BNP rally organised against Pakistan govt
Balochistan: At least six people were injured in a suicide blast near a rally of Pakistan’s Balochistan National Party (BNP) on Saturday in the Mastung district of Balochistan, according to police officials.…
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Pakistan: Mentally disturbed minor Christian girl raped inside freight train
Lahore: A 13-year-old mentally disturbed Christian girl was abducted by a local man and raped inside a freight train in Pakistan’s Punjab province, police said. The incident took place at Lala Musa,…
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Migrant worker dies in Saudi Arabia during World Cup stadium construction
A Pakistani migrant worker, Muhammad Arshad, has died while working on the construction of the Aramco Stadium in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia—one of the venue designated for the 2034 FIFA World Cup.…
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Video: Pakistan cricket players break Ramzan fast on field, face trolls
During the fourth T20I against New Zealand at Bay Oval, Pakistan cricket players were seen breaking their Ramzan fast on the field. In a video, a benched player brought a tray of…
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Human rights body slams Pakistan for forced deportation of Afghan refugees
New York: US-based advocacy group Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Wednesday urged that Pakistan should immediately end the forced return and deportation of Afghan refugees. Pakistan has set a March 31 deadline…
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Taliban rejects Pakistan’s proposal, Torkham border to remain closed
Peshawar: Afghanistan’s Taliban regime has rejected Pakistan’s proposal regarding suspending the construction of two posts near the border as a result of which the Torkham border crossing will remain closed. The movement…
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Bracewell lauds bowlers ‘extraordinary’ show in win over Pakistan
Dunedin: New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell was full of praise for his bowlers after their commanding five-wicket win over Pakistan in the second T20I at University Oval. Speaking after the match, Bracewell…
