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US freezes visa processing for 75 countries: Is India, Pakistan in the list? Check the complete details

The US State Department paused immigrant visa processing for 75 countries to crack down on applicants deemed likely to become a public charge.A State Department memo, seen first by Fox News Digital, directed consular officers to refuse visas under existing law while the department reassessed screening and vetting procedures.The pause began Jan. 21 and continued […]

World Cup ready! Shadab Khan leads Pakistan to commanding win over Sri Lanka in 1st T20I | Cricket News

Shadab Khan of Pakistan (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images) Pakistan flexed their T20 credentials with a commanding six-wicket triumph over Sri Lanka in the opening match of their three-game series in Dambulla on Wednesday, sending a clear warning ahead of the T20 World Cup. The series, seen as a rehearsal for the tournament that Sri […]

Pakistan: Polio drive in merged districts falls short; 935,000 children missed

File photo (Picture credit: ANI) ISLAMABAD: The polio vaccination campaign in Pakistan’s merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa fell short of its target, leaving over 935,000 children under five unvaccinated, officials said, citing security challenges and population displacement as key hurdles, The Express Tribune reported.According to The Express Tribune, citing authorities, thousands of families from North […]

Pakistan: Asim Munir marries third daughter to brother’s son; top military chiefs, politicians in attendance

Pakistan army chief field marshal Asim Munir hosted his daughter’s wedding last week in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, where she was married to her first cousin, Abdul Rehman, according to Pakistani media reports. The ceremony was attended by senior political leaders and top military officials but was kept low-key due to security considerations, with […]

‘Was advised to take shelter in bunker’: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari’s big Op Sindoor admission – watch

NEW DELHI: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari admitted that he was advised to take shelter in a bunker for his safety during the four-day confrontation with India in May, a remark that underscored the extent of India’s ability to strike deep into mainland Pakistan.Also Read | In a first, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif admits India […]

Saudi Arabia honours Asim Munir: Pakistan army chief conferred King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence; defence ties in focus

Pakistan’s chief of defence forces field marshal Syed Asim Munir, was on Monday conferred with Saudi Arabia’s highest civilian honour, the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence, during his official visit to the Kingdom.The award was granted under a Royal Decree issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. […]

Pakistan winter rain chaos: Two women killed in Balochistan crash; cities struggle with power crisis

At least two women were killed and several others injured in Balochistan’s Noshki district after a passenger waggon skidded on a rain-soaked highway and collided with an oncoming truck, Dawn reported. The vehicle was travelling from Quetta to Chagai when the crash occurred near the Sher Jan Agha area.Five passengers sustained injuries, with two shifted […]

‘Grateful to Pakistan for…’: US on Islamabad’s ‘offer’ to send troops to Gaza

US President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan calls for troops from Muslim-majority nations for the transition period in war-torn Palestinian territory but Pakistan has not yet decided on contributing troops to this International Stabilization Force plan. As the pressure from Washington grows, Secretary of State Marco Rubio Friday said he is confident that a number […]

Govt Cut Staff Strength at Pakistan High Commission After Pahalgam Attack, Expelled Three Diplomats | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur, 13 December (Udaipur Kiran) — The Indian government reduced the staff strength at the Pakistan High Commission and expelled three Pakistani diplomats following the Pahalgam terror attack, the Ministry of External Affairs informed Parliament. Responding to a question raised by MP Dr. Mannalal Rawat, Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita said that […]

Gatecrash or misrepresentation? Did Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif interrupt Putin’s closed-door meeting? Fact check

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif faced heavy trolling on social media after a video claiming he had “gatecrashed” a closed-door meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan went viral on Friday. The video was later deleted, claiming that it may have been a “misrepresentation of the events”.According to a post […]