Pakistan Allows Commercial Import of Old Vehicles with New Restrictions ISLAMABAD — The Ministry of Commerce has given the green light for the commercial import of old vehicles, but under strict conditions. Officials confirmed that all such imports will now be routed through banks and will carry a 40 percent regulatory duty. The Federal Board […]
China Launches New K Visa as U.S. Tightens Skilled Worker Rules BEIJING — China has rolled out a new K visa aimed at attracting young foreign talent, a move that contrasts sharply with recent U.S. immigration measures that have made skilled worker visas more expensive. Announced in August, the K visa is designed to streamline […]
Powerful Quake Rocks Cebu, Dozens Killed, Hospitals Overwhelmed CEBU, Philippines — A shallow but powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck late Tuesday night off the northern coast of Cebu, near the city of Bogo, sending shockwaves across the central Philippines and leaving devastation in its wake. According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the tremor jolted […]
Global Flotilla Heads Toward Gaza Despite Warnings of Israeli Interception The Global Sumud Flotilla—a convoy of more than 40 civilian boats carrying over 500 people, including parliamentarians, lawyers, and Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg—is pressing ahead with its mission to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza. According to Italy’s defence ministry, the Italian frigate accompanying the […]
Strong Quake Hits Cebu, Damages Historic Church, Triggers Power Outages CEBU, Philippines – A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of Bogo City in Cebu province late Tuesday night, toppling buildings, cutting power, and damaging a century-old church. The quake hit just before 10 p.m. (1400 GMT) in the central Visayas region, sending shockwaves across […]
Qatar, Egypt Present U.S.-Backed Gaza Ceasefire Plan to Hamas DOHA/WASHINGTON/GAZA CITY – Mediators from Qatar and Egypt have delivered a 20-point ceasefire proposal to Hamas, hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stood alongside U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington to endorse the plan. The proposal, which Hamas was not directly involved in drafting, demands […]
U.S. Begins Deportation of Iranians Amid Tensions Over Nuclear Dispute WASHINGTON/TEHRAN – The United States has begun deporting a group of Iranian nationals, including both convicted criminals and undocumented migrants, in what officials describe as a consular matter rather than a political deal. A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that a chartered […]
PPP Delegation to Meet Ishaq Dar After Maryam Nawaz’s Remarks Spark Tensions ISLAMABAD – Tensions between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the ruling PML-N have escalated after remarks made by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz triggered walkouts from the National Assembly and Senate. According to sources, the government has invited PPP leaders for talks, […]
Azma Bukhari Rules Out Apology, Defends Maryam Nawaz’s Remarks LAHORE – Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari has dismissed the Pakistan Peoples Party’s (PPP) demand for an apology from Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz over her recent remarks, saying the CM will not retract her statements. Addressing the issue, Bukhari highlighted the Cholistan water canal matter, stressing […]
Transporters Hike Fares After Petrol, Diesel Price Increase KARACHI – The transport sector has announced a 3% increase in fares following the federal government’s latest hike in petrol and diesel prices. Alliance President Malik Shahzad Awan said transporters are unable to absorb further losses, warning that continued fuel price hikes are creating serious instability in […]
