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Deportations of Afghan refugees begin today amid ‘deadline extension’ confusion

UNHCR spokesperson says some ACC holders may require "protection", urges Islamabad to view their cases sympathetically.

Published 03 Apr, 2025 09:01am

Trump’s sweeping import tariffs amp up global trade war

China urges US to immediately cancel latest levies and vows countermeasures; Japan’s Nikkei hits an 8-month low while US and European stock futures drop sharply.

Published 03 Apr, 2025 08:45am

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Top UN aid coordinator says Israel’s war on Gaza has no ‘limits’

Netanyahu arrives in Hungary in defiance of ICC arrest warrant.

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 08:57am

Development of Balochistan among our top priorities: PM

CM Bugti meets premier, discusses province’s situation amid ongoing protests.

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 07:49am

PTI embroiled in controversy over who gets to meet Imran

Jailed leader asks KP CM Gandapur to "re-engage" with establishment.

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 07:56am

Interior minister briefs PM on Afghans’ repatriation

Govt dismisses concerns raised by UNHCR, other agencies; PM aide says Mahrang, Pakhtoons should condemn terrorist activities.

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 09:18am

No ‘target date’ for finalising visa restrictions, says State Dept

Delay in finalising list of nations whose citizens could face additional curbs on US travel points to internal disagreements, legal and bureaucratic challenges.

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 08:01am

Missing Palestinian medics found in mass grave

Team dispatched to find missing PRCS workers was also killed; some bodies found with their hands bound.

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 08:13am

President to miss Bhutto anniversary after Covid diagnosis

PM Shehbaz expresses good wishes for early and complete recovery.

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 08:17am

Govt to announce ‘major relief package’ today

PM's adviser Rana Sanaullah claims package will bring about stock market rally, rise in remittances and reduce inflation.

Updated 03 Apr, 2025 12:03am

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Pakistan , Updated 02 Apr, 2025 06:41pm

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Afghan Taliban govt urges Pakistan not to start deportation of refugees as deadline expires

Minister urges Pakistan to allow refugees to return voluntarily; state media says strict action to commence after expiry of deadline.

Pakistan , Published 01 Apr, 2025 01:51pm

Afghan Taliban govt urges Pakistan not to start deportation of refugees as deadline expires

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Newspaper , Updated 02 Apr, 2025 10:21am

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PM Shehbaz contacts President Zardari, enquires about his health

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Pakistan , Published 01 Apr, 2025 11:02pm

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