Lahore: The Government of Punjab has enacted a significant change in the Punjab Civil Servants (Appointment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 1974, with the immediate removal of Rule 17-A. This amendment, dated July 26, 2024, reflects the ongoing adju…

Islamabad: From January 1 to July 31, 2024, Pakistan has facilitated the return of 17,529 Afghan refugees back to their homeland, as part of an ongoing voluntary repatriation initiative that has assisted approximately 4.44 million refugees since its i…

Geneva: The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is set to host a hybrid press conference on August 23 to unveil its review findings concerning racial discrimination practices in Pakistan, along with Venezuela, Iran, Bosnia and Her…

Islamabad: Natalie A. Baker has officially taken office as the new Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, marking another significant chapter in her distinguished diplomatic career. Her arrival strengthens the U.S. diplomatic missio…

Dhaka: A recent fact-check has debunked allegations of attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, clarifying misinformation spread by social media videos.

According to Kashmir Media Service, a video circulated by Indian Hindutva groups claimed that Hindus in …

Jammu: The family of Mohammad Asif, a Special Police Officer (SPO) who served as the personal bodyguard to a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, has protested in Poonch district, alleging his death was not an accident but murder.

According to Kashm…

Islamabad: In a move to bolster ongoing urban development initiatives, a high-level delegation from the China State Construction Engineering Company (CSCEC) visited the Capital Development Authority (CDA) headquarters on Friday. The visit aimed to dis…

Islamabad: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued show-cause notices to two major transport associations for allegedly colluding to fix freight rates, an act that could have significant repercussions on national economic activity. The…