In a significant gesture of goodwill, UAE Consul General Dr. Bakheet Ateeq Al-Rumaithi visited the Sukkur district council, announcing free visas for all council members. The visit was marked by warmth and appreciation, as Dr. Al-Rumaithi praised the district’s impressive illumination on UAE National Day. Highlighting the strong ties between Pakistan and the UAE, he noted that their relationship is …

Rain and snowfall swept through Rawalakot, breaking a prolonged dry spell and bringing joy to the residents. While the lower regions of Rawalakot enjoyed refreshing rain, the upper areas were covered in a pristine layer of snow, creating a stunningly picturesque scene. In Muzaffarabad, light rain and snowfall graced the upper regions of Azad Kashmir, including Neelum Valley, Jhelum Valley, …

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced the launch of zero-interest loans and small and medium enterprise (SME) opportunities across the province on Thursday. During a high-profile event at the Chief Minister’s Office, CM Maryam introduced the “Asaan Karobar Finance” and “Asaan Karobar Card” schemes, with senior provincial ministers, Bank of Punjab officials, and industry leaders in attendance. The Asaan Karobar …

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of more than 40 Pakistani lives in the Morocco boat disaster. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office (FO), a boat carrying 80 passengers capsized, leaving over 40 Pakistanis among the deceased. The survivors, including several Pakistani nationals, were provided assistance and shelter at …

UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council adopted a Pakistan-backed resolution that updates the 15-member body’s sanctions regime on oil-rich Libya, allowing for the investment of its frozen assets and creating new sanctions designations for those involved in the illegal trade in Libyan petroleum products. The resolution, authored by the United Kingdom, was passed by 14 votes to none against, with …