Tariffs on eight Pak-Afghan agricultural commodities slashes up to 60%
Tariffs on 8 agricultural commodities between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been reduced by 60% to 27%, which would contribute to lower prices of these commodities in the local market of both neighbouring countries. According to customs officials, the commodities exported from Afghanistan include grapes, pomegranates, apples and tomatoes, while the
US increases visa fee for skilled workers up to $ 100000 under new policy
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 19, 2025, under which the annual visa fee for foreign skilled workers coming to the US for work has been increased from $1,500 to $100,000. It should be noted that skilled workers from India, China, Pakistan and other countries go
Residents of South Waziristan complained about substandard medicines in the market
SOUTH WAIZIRISTAN: Residents of South Waziristan complained about substandard drugs and said that most of the medicines suggested are of substandard quality, which pose an imminent danger to the health of the people. “There is a flood of substandard and unnecessary medicines in Wana, South Waziristan. The common people are
Pakistan’s Sidra Ameen century celebration ruffles feathers in India
LAHORE: Pakistan women’s cricket team batter Sidra Ameen has hit the headlines, not only for breaking records with her performance, but also for an act that has ruffled feathers on the other side. During the current ODI series against South Africa, Sidra Ameen has registered back-to-back centuries, 121 in the
PM Shehbaz to leave for US today to attend UNGA session
LONDON: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to leave for the United States today at 11:00 AM (UK time). According to details, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is to hold a meeting with US President Donald Trump, to discuss regional security, global peace, and bilateral relations. While addressing the Overseas
Seven ‘Fitna-e-Hindustan’ terrorists eliminated in D.I. Khan operation: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: At least seven terrorists of the India-backed organization ‘Fitna-e-Hindustan’ were killed in a successful intelligence-driven operation carried out by security forces in Kulachi, situated in the Dera Ismail Khan (D.I. Khan) district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the raid was launched after credible reports
Salman suffers injuries while filming in harsh Ladakh conditions
MUMBAI: Indian mega star Salman Khan has injured himself several times while shooting action sequences for his upcoming movie “Battle of Galwan” in Ladakh. According to Indian media report, the first schedule of the film was completed in harsh weather, with temperatures between 2 and 3 degrees Celsius and with
After UK, Canada, and Australia, Portugal recognizes Palestine as independent state
NEW YORK: Portugal has formally recognized Palestine as a sovereign state, the latest Western country to make the recognition, which was previously made by the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Addressing the media in New York, Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel asserted the move is in line with a “core
Fakhar’s catch may have been incorrect: Salman
DUBAI: Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha raised eyebrows over Fakhar Zaman’s dismissal during the much-hyped Asia Cup match against India, saying the catch might not have been clean. Speaking at a post-match media conference, Salman said: “Fakhar Zaman’s dismissal could have been wrong, we thought the ball touched the
Prisoners challenges ban on education in Peshawar High Court
PESHAWAR: Prisoners across jails in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have filed a petition in the Peshawar High Court (PHC) against a recent ban on access to education for certain inmates. According to details, Advocate Fawad Afzal Safi had filed The petition in the PHC, the Inspector General of Prisons and other relevant
