Russia introduces 30-day visa-free access for select Chinese travellers under new decree
Visa-free stay lasts to Sept. 2026 but excludes workers, students; China grants Russia similar deal Russian President Vladimir Putin attends…
Iran announces discovery of major gold deposit: media
A new vein was found at the Shadan gold mine in South Khorasan, one of Iran’s most important sites Iran…
Landmine casualties hit 4-year high, driven by conflicts in Syria, Myanmar
ver 6,000 landmine incidents in 2024, mostly civilians, marking the highest toll since 2020 Old landmines that Thailand says were…
Bid to travel on fake visa foiled
Both passengers were handed over to FIA Anti-Human Trafficking Circle in Islamabad for further legal action A file photo of…
Trial against Imaan Mazari ‘not transparent,’ counsel tells IHC
Counsel says witness statements conducted outside courtroom, violating fair trial requirements Advocate Imaan Mazari. Photo: X Advocate Ali Azad, representing…
Punjab orders province-wide mental health screening for police personnel
PUNJAB/ PAKISTAN: Punjab Police has announced a mandatory mental and physical health screening programme for all ranks amid rising concerns…
Pastor, bride among 26 kidnapped as Nigeria reels from raids
Trump threatened Nigeria with military action, claiming that Nigerian Christians were being persecuted MINNA, NIGERIA: Armed men have kidnapped 26…
FO terms UN rights chief’s 27th Amendment concerns ‘baseless’
Foreign Office. Photo: File ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Sunday rejected what it termed a “baseless” statement by United Nations…
Imran Khan’s children worry about former PM’s well-being in custody
Jailed since Aug 2023, former PM faces politically motivated cases after 2022 ouster A supporter of jailed former Prime Minister…
Pope urges Lebanese to embrace reconciliation, stay in crisis-hit country
Lebanese people to embrace reconciliation and remain in their crisis-hit country, calling on its leaders BEIRUT: Visiting Pope Leo XIV…