Māori Party MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke, 22, derailed parliament in November when she ripped a copy of the proposed laws in half while performing a spirited traditional chant. She was joined by party co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, who strode onto the chamber floor chanting the Ka Mate haka famously performed by the country’s All […]
The Trump administration has in recent weeks imposed sanctions on a series of entities and individuals linked to Iran’s oil industry and nuclear program. Wednesday’s sanctions are aimed at organizations involved in “efforts to help the Iranian regime domestically source the manufacturing of critical materials needed for Tehran’s ballistic missile program,” according to the US […]
Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul on Thursday “without any preconditions”. Late on Wednesday, the Kremlin said the delegation would include presidential adviser Vladimir Medinsky and Deputy Defence Minister Alexander Fomin – but Putin’s name was not on the list. After the Kremlin’s delegation announcement, a US official said Trump, […]
PM Shehbaz held a telephonic discussion with the UN Secretary General to share perspectives on the South Asian situation. This was the third call between the two leaders within the last two weeks. The Prime Minister commended the Secretary-General’s guidance and diplomatic endeavors to mitigate the volatile situation in South Asia, which had been critically […]
This steadiness is a consequence of a comparatively calm period in the AED-PKR exchange rate, driven by steady remittance inflows and stable economic conditions in Pakistan and the UAE. Process of Valuation for AED-PKR Exchange Rate The value of the UAE Dirham relative to the Pakistani Rupee is influenced by the forces of the market […]
This uptick underscores the ongoing strength of the KWD, driven by Kuwait’s robust oil-based economy, while highlighting the challenges faced by the PKR amid Pakistan’s economic pressures. 1 KWD 917.07 PKR Currency Valuation: A Complex Interplay Currency valuation is a dynamic process shaped by multiple factors, including supply and demand in the foreign exchange market, […]
Once the director of seven companies, Hassan Nawaz no longer holds a position in any, as all seven have been officially dissolved. The former businessman was declared a tax defaulter by UK authorities and faced a hefty financial penalty of £5.2 million. In a significant legal development, he was declared bankrupt in April 2024, following […]
According to a written reply submitted by the Ministry of Interior, since 2024, a total of 5,402 Pakistani beggars have been deported from foreign countries. Pakistani beggars were deported from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Malaysia, UAE, Qatar, and Oman, the NA was informed through a written response. In 2024, 4,850 Pakistani beggars were deported from abroad, […]
“We highly appreciate the prudent, patient policy of the Pakistani state that prioritizes dialogue and reconciliation in resolving disputes,” Erdogan wrote on X, responding to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s post, in which he praised Turkiye’s role in promoting peace in South Asia. He said that Ankara placed “great importance” on Pakistan’s peace, stability, and prosperity. […]
This visa allows international graduates to remain in the UK for up to two years (or three years for PhD holders) after completing their degree to gain valuable work experience. As of May 2025, the Graduate Route remains a key initiative to empower global talent to contribute to the UK’s workforce. The Graduate Route, introduced […]
