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Shakeel

Shakeel is an award-winning former Chicago City Hall political reporter and columnist.

 Pakistan Grants Visas for Sikh Pilgrims’ Spiritual Journey on Guru Nanak’s Birthday

 Pakistan Grants Visas for Sikh Pilgrims’ Spiritual Journey on Guru Nanak’s Birthday

In a gesture of goodwill and religious harmony, Pakistan has granted approximately 3,000 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India, allowing them to partake in the 554th birthday celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak. The much-anticipated festivities

Madiha Imam’s First Visit To In-Laws Sparks Questions

Madiha Imam’s First Visit To In-Laws Sparks Questions

The union of cultures and faiths is often met with intrigue and curiosity, and the recent viral video of Pakistani TV actor Madiha Imam's visit to her in-laws has ignited discussions about her husband's religious

IMF Board Expected to Approve Staff-Level Agreement with Pakistan on December 7″

IMF Board Expected to Approve Staff-Level Agreement with Pakistan on December 7″

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board is anticipated to grant approval for the staff-level agreement with Pakistan on December 7, according to sources. Following this approval, approximately 0 million is expected to become available

Interim Government Delays Sugar Export Decision, Seeks Stock Details from Millers

Interim Government Delays Sugar Export Decision, Seeks Stock Details from Millers

In a recent development the Caretaker Government of Pakistan has deferred the decision to export 250,000 metric tons of Sugar Opting to first Gather details on available Stock from Sugar mill Owners. The Decision was

Electricity Prices Expected to Surge by Rs3.53 per Unit in Pakistan

Electricity Prices Expected to Surge by Rs3.53 per Unit in Pakistan

In a recent Development the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has received a request from the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA) to increase Electricity Prices by Rs3.53 per unit. The proposal is set to

Tragic Toll: Six Journalists Killed in Gaza Within 24 Hours

Tragic Toll: Six Journalists Killed in Gaza Within 24 Hours

In a distressing development, six journalists and media workers have lost their lives in Gaza over the past 24 hours, according to data from a Palestinian press watchdog. This marks a Grave escalation in the

Nawaz Sharif Unveils Solar Panel Scheme for Power Bill Relief in Pakistan

Nawaz Sharif Unveils Solar Panel Scheme for Power Bill Relief in Pakistan

In a bid to alleviate the burden of high Power Bills on the People of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif the leader of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has announced a solar Panel Scheme. The three-time prime minister

UK Doubles Investment in Pakistan for Climate Action and Sustainable Development

UK Doubles Investment in Pakistan for Climate Action and Sustainable Development

The UK is Planning to invest more money in Pakistan to help deal with Climate Change. The British High Commissioner Jane Marriott shared this news on Tuesday. She talked about the Urgent need to address

Customs Seizes Cigarettes Worth Rs156 Million in Anti-Smuggling Effort

Customs Seizes Cigarettes Worth Rs156 Million in Anti-Smuggling Effort

In a recent operation Pakistan Customs took action to stop the Smuggling of a huge Quantity of Cigarettes Valued at Rs156 million. They found and Confiscated 8,157,200 cigarette sticks between October 30, 2023, and November

Pakistan and Uzbekistan Forge Closer Ties with a Strategic Partnership Agreement

Pakistan and Uzbekistan Forge Closer Ties with a Strategic Partnership Agreement

Pakistan and Uzbekistan are Determined to enhance their Cooperation and Strengthen their Partnership. They want to create a formal agreement called the Strategic Partnership Agreement, that will help them Work Closely together on Various matters,