In a rare display of unity, all five living U.S. presidents came together on Thursday for a state funeral at Washington’s National Cathedral to honor Jimmy Carter. The historic event took place just 11 days before Donald Trump’s anticipated return to the White House. With Carter’s flag-draped coffin nearby, President Joe Biden, along with former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, paid tribute to the 39th president of the United States, who passed away on December 29 at the age of 100. Biden delivered a eulogy for his fellow Democrat and longtime friend, praising Carter’s “character” and noting that…
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The Senate committee confirmed that there is no ban on UAE work visas for Pakistanis. It was clarified that if Pakistanis face issues in obtaining work visas, the matter would be referred to the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis for resolution. Senator Zeeshan Khanzada, Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis, assured that any visa-related problems would be addressed by the ministry. During the meeting, Overseas Employment Promoter Aisam Baig revealed that UAE work visas had been “unofficially closed” for the past year, leading to a 50% decline in the number of Pakistani workers traveling to the UAE. He…
Following North Korea’s recent missile launch, Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, expressed concern and called for the revival of talks among the relevant parties to address the challenges on the Korean Peninsula. Pakistan reiterated its support for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and urged the cessation of further nuclear weapons testing. Akram emphasized that provocations such as missile tests and coercive actions must be ended in order to safeguard regional and international peace. Pakistan expressed hope that the UN Security Council would play its role in reducing tensions and contributing to peace and security in the…
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram, expressed concern over North Korea’s recent ballistic missile test and called for diplomatic engagement to address the challenges of the Korean Peninsula. Speaking at the UN Security Council, Akram emphasized Pakistan’s support for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and the revival of dialogue among the concerned parties. He described the missile tests as harmful to regional and international peace and security. “Pakistan strongly supports the calls for the revival of talks among relevant parties,” Akram said, adding that “Pakistan opposes any further nuclear weapons testing in Korea or elsewhere.” The missile…
The world’s youngest Nobel laureate, Malala Yousafzai, is set to visit Pakistan to participate as a special guest in the two-day international conference on girls’ education, scheduled for January 11 and 12 in Islamabad. Education Secretary Mohyuddin Ahmad Wani stated that Malala will return after attending the conference titled “Girls’ Education in Muslim Communities: Challenges and Opportunities.” The event aims to address challenges and opportunities in promoting girls’ education across Muslim communities, fostering dialogue, and finding actionable solutions. The conference will serve as a platform for high-level discussions and collaborations. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will deliver the keynote address during…
Following the promulgation of the Societies Registration (Amendment) Act, 2024, by the president, the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has intensified efforts for legislation to register madrassas at the provincial level. After the federal government’s notification of the madrassa registration bill, the JUI-F has prepared a draft law aimed at regulating Islamic schools in provinces. The proposed legislation, titled the “Societies Registration Amendment Act, 2025,” mandates the registration of unregistered seminaries within six months. However, madrassas already registered with the federal government would not need to reapply. According to the draft, unregistered madrassas must register with the Directorate under the Ministry of…
A global parliamentary body has decided to send a representative to monitor the trials of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, his lawyer disclosed on Thursday. Khan’s lawyer, Khalid Yousuf Chaudhry, revealed that he discussed the former prime minister’s cases with an official from the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), prompting the organization to send a trial observer. The IPU, which Pakistan is a member of, facilitates parliamentary diplomacy to promote global peace, democracy, and sustainable development. “The IPU representative was briefed on judicial proceedings in the £190 million case,” said Chaudhry. “They were also informed about the Toshakhana cases.” He added,…
The Pakistani passport has been ranked among the weakest, securing the 103rd position in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, alongside Yemen. It offers visa-free access to only 33 countries. The Henley Index ranks 199 world passports based on the number of destinations they can access visa-free. The ranking relies on exclusive Timatic data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For 2025, Singapore holds the top spot, granting visa-free access to 195 countries, while Japan ranks as the world’s second most powerful passport. Several EU countries, including France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, have dropped two places to third position. They…
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s alleged “cipher” as evidence of US involvement in regime change is not a one-page document but comprises 11 points, nine of which address trade and human smuggling, while two were framed as threats to build a political narrative. The cipher includes responses from US official Donald Lu to questions posed by Pakistan’s ambassador, which Imran Khan used to substantiate his claims of a conspiracy against his government. However, during the March 27 National Security Committee meeting, military leaders deemed the cipher harmless. Sources reveal that Imran Khan later sent three ministers to persuade then-Army Chief…
KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a slight drop in the intensity of Karachi’s cold wave from Thursday night, predicting that the city’s weather will remain cold and dry over the next 24 hours. The minimum temperature in the port city was recorded at 8.5°C last night, while the Met Office predicts it may drop to 8–10°C in the next 24 hours. According to the PMD, the humidity level in the air is 81%, with light winds blowing from the northeast. At Jinnah Terminal, Karachi’s minimum temperature dropped to 6.2°C on Tuesday, marking one of the coldest points…
