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MANILA – Misbah Arshad has been crowned Miss Universe Pakistan following a closely contested selection process, becoming the fourth Pakistani woman to represent the country at the Miss Universe competition. The announcement was made during a ceremony in the Philippines, where Arshad received her sash from Miss Universe Pakistan franchise owner Josh Yugen and was [...] The post Misbah Arshad…
ISLAMABAD – The government has abolished the Personal Baggage Scheme for the import of used vehicles, while retaining the Gift and Transfer of Residence schemes with stricter conditions aimed at preventing their misuse for commercial purposes. Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan confirmed the decision on Wednesday during the National Assembly’s Question Hour, saying the [...] The post Pakistan…
ISLAMABAD – Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday directed health authorities to ensure mandatory HIV screening before all surgical procedures involving skin piercing or incisions across Pakistan, in a move aimed at reducing the risk of healthcare-associated transmission of the virus. The directive was issued during a meeting of the Joint Working Group on [...] The post Will mandatory…
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has announced what he described as an unprecedented campaign of economic pressure against Iran, warning that any country helping Tehran could face “tremendous” economic consequences. Trump said on Wednesday that the United States would launch a major campaign aimed at further isolating Iran economically, as the conflict approaches its [...] The post Trump…
ISLAMABAD – Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani arrived in Islamabad early Thursday on an official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between Pakistan and Syria. The Foreign Office (FO) shared pictures of the Syrian foreign minister’s arrival on social media platform X, saying the visiting dignitary was received by the Ministry [...] The post…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft until September 24, according to a Notice to Airmen (Notam) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). The extension comes as the previous restriction was due to expire on August 23. “Pakistan airspace not available for Indian-registered aircraft and aircraft operated or leased by Indian [...] The post Pakistan extends…
RAWALPINDI- The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Tuesday strongly criticised an Indian documentary on ‘Operation Sindoor’, accusing New Delhi of using a “Bollywood-style” production to portray what Pakistan describes as last year’s military setback as a successful operation. In a statement, the military’s media affairs wing said India had failed to come to terms with [...] The post ISPR…
SWANSEA- Hundreds of mourners and fans gathered on Monday in the Welsh city of Swansea for the memorial service of singer Bonnie Tyler, with admirers singing along to her iconic hit “It’s a Heartache” as her white, flower-covered coffin was carried into the church. Tyler, whose distinctive husky voice made her one of the most [...] The post Bonnie Tyler Remembered by Fans in Wales appeared first…
WASHINGTON- US President Donald Trump said Monday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded to his latest efforts to revive direct engagement, a day after Trump ordered the Pentagon to substantially scale back joint military exercises with South Korea and described North Korea as “unthreatening and respectful.” Trump made the comments while speaking [...] The post Trump Says Kim Has…
LOS ANGELES- American actor Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in the hit television series Heroes and Nashville, has died at the age of 36, US media outlets including ABC News reported on Sunday, citing a statement from her father. Panettiere’s father, Alan “Skip” Panettiere, expressed profound grief over the death of his daughter, [...] The post Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36 appeared…
