Afghan government urges its citizens stranded in Qatar while awaiting US visas to return home
Afghans bound for US told to return home or seek resettlement in a third country, says FM spokesperson Special Immigrants from Afghanistan walk through the in-processing building after their evacuation at Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar, August 20, 2021. U.S. Army/Sgt. Jimmie Baker/Handout via REUTERS Afghanistan on Saturday urged its citizens who are currently stranded in […]
Pakistani scientist Dr Nousheen Zaidi honoured with Georg Forster Research Award
Becomes first Pakistani to receive prestigious award for contributions to public health and applied research Renowned Pakistani scientist Dr. Nousheen Zaidi. Photo: X Renowned Pakistani scientist Dr Nousheen Zaidi has become the first Pakistani to be awarded the prestigious Georg Forster Research Award. Dr Zaidi, professor at the Public Health, Environment & Applied Research Lab […]
Is Karachi disposable by design? – Pakistan
“> The money trail Poor safety in Karachi is often blamed on oversight, but in the fire department’s case, it is also a symptom of cost-cutting, or worse, the creative diversion of funds. As recently as the 2024-25 financial year, audits from its ledgers provide ample damnation. In one instance, the Auditor General of Pakistan […]
Strait of Hormuz closure pushes Pakistan to $18.4 per mmBtu LNG deal – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: State-run Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) has approved a revised bid of $18.4 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) from TotalEnergies for delivery between April 27 and 30, while rejecting all other bids. TotalEnergies had initially bid $18.88 per mmBtu but later revised its offer downward to $18.4 following negotiations. After internal consultations, the authorities […]
Pakistan launches EO-3 satellite, boosts Earth observation capability
Successful deployment of EO-3 from China marks a milestone in Pakistan’s pursuit of tech self-reliance, space services A Pakistani EO-3 satellite is launched from China’s Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua Pakistan on Saturday achieved a “major milestone” in its space programme with the successful launch of an indigenous Electro-Optical […]
CDF Munir meets Iran FM Araghchi amid hopes for renewed US-Iran talks – Pakistan
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir in Islamabad on Saturday, according to the Iranian Embassy. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and other officials also participated in the meeting. The Iranian delegation included Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, Ambassador Reza […]
Trump administration begins $166b tariff refunds after Supreme Court blow
US president’s use of 1977 act to impose tariffs was struck down by Supreme Court in February A view of the US Supreme Court in Washington, US June 29, 2024. Photo: Reuters The United States government has begun the unprecedented task of refunding more than $166 billion in tariffs after a landmark ruling by the […]
CDF Munir, Iran FM Araghchi discuss regional security during meeting in Islamabad – Pakistan
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir in Islamabad on Saturday, according to the Iranian Embassy. During the meeting, the two sides emphasised promotion of peace and stability in the region, agreeing to further strengthen Pakistan-Iran relations and security […]
US seeks to revoke citizenship of Pakistani-born doctor convicted in child exploitation case – World
WASHINGTON: The US Department of Justice has filed a civil case seeking to revoke the citizenship of a Pakistani-born physician convicted of sexually exploiting a minor and later concealing the offences during his naturalisation process. The doctor allegedly began contacting an 11-year-old girl online in 2007 or 2008 and continued communicating with her for several […]
60 former UK ambassadors warn of Israel’s West Bank annexation steps
Diplomats urge halting trade, arms transfers and big sanctions over Israeli West Bank settlements Israeli settlers raised Israeli flags inside the Al Aqsa Mosque on April 21, 2026. PHOTO: West Bank Notifications X A group of former British diplomats has called on the United Kingdom and its allies to take stronger action against Israeli settlement […]