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India’s deepening ties with Afghan Taliban

India’s deepening ties with Afghan Taliban

Last week, an Indian delegation visited Kabul and held a formal meeting with the Afghan Taliban government. The meeting between joint secretary Pakistan-Afghanistan at the Ministry of External Affairs J P Singh and Afghan Foreign

Pakistan outraged over blasphemy by BJP officials

Pakistan outraged over blasphemy by BJP officials

On Monday, Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani announced that senators would hold a protest in front of the Indian Embassy against the remarks by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders after Friday prayers. Responding to

Road to Makkah initiative to start soon

Road to Makkah initiative to start soon

The Ministry of Interior of Saudi Arabia has brought forth the 'Road to Makkah' initiative for 2022 to facilitate Hajj pilgrims of Pakistan and five other countries after much anticipation. The initiative, which also includes

Pakistan condemns BJP’s derogatory remarks against Muslims

Pakistan condemns BJP’s derogatory remarks against Muslims

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Dr Arif Alvi have strongly condemned the derogatory remarks made by two leaders of India’s Bharatiya Janata Party against the Holy Prophet (PBUH).  President Alvi said such comments were

Turkey’s annual inflation surges to 24-year high

Turkey’s annual inflation surges to 24-year high

Turkey’s annual inflation rate jumped to 73.5%, a 24-year high, in May. The inflation has been fuelled by the war in Ukraine, surging energy prices and a tumbling lira. It is pertinent to state that

PM Shehbaz says he wants to rebuild Pakistan

PM Shehbaz says he wants to rebuild Pakistan

A day after increasing the prices of petroleum products by Rs30, PM Shehbaz Sharif decided Friday to slash the petrol quota of the cabinet members and federal government employees, sources privy to the matter revealed. 

How to apply for NBP’s student loan program

How to apply for NBP’s student loan program

The National Bank of Pakistan has invited applications for the Student Loan Scheme to give interest-free loans to talented students. It is pertinent to state that the Student Loan Scheme was launched in 2001. Major

PIA decides to charge airfare in US dollars

PIA decides to charge airfare in US dollars

For the first time in its history, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to charge airfare in US dollars for Hajj pilgrims flying via a private scheme. For pilgrims from the Northern region and the

Anila Ali responds to Imran Khan’s claims regarding Israel visit

Anila Ali responds to Imran Khan’s claims regarding Israel visit

A Pakistani-American woman came under fire in Pakistan for leading a delegation to Israel. However, on Monday, she defended the trip, saying she traveled to Jerusalem to promote interfaith harmony. Anila Ali, a Pakistani-born US

Israeli president says had an amazing experience meeting Pakistani expats

Israeli president says had an amazing experience meeting Pakistani expats

Israel President Isaac Herzog said Thursday that he had had an "amazing experience" meeting a delegation, composed of Pakistani expatriates, in the United States.The Israeli president spoke at the World Economic Forum (WEF) — in