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Police Verification Now Required for Pakistanis Travelling to UAE
News Desk
December 24, 2024
Senate imposes police verification for all Pakistanis traveling to UAE, amid visa restrictions and begging concerns.
Senate imposes police verification for all Pakistanis traveling to UAE, amid visa restrictions and begging concerns.
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ICE reports 271,484 deportations over a 12-month period, marking the highest annual tally in a decade, per latest data.
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The Pakistan-Bangladesh Education Scholarship aims to strengthen ties through education, offering 300 scholarships at top universities.
Pakistan offers 300 fully funded scholarships for Bangladeshi students, fostering academic ties and regional cooperation.
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ANP-led jirga urges reopening of Pak-Afghan border points to boost trade and improve regional economic conditions.
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Japanese government pledges $3.1M grant for Pakistan’s polio eradication, boosting vaccine campaigns to achieve zero cases by mid-2025.
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Religion and politics in South Asia? Ali Riaz breaks it all down in his book, showing how faith shapes nations like India, Bangladesh, and beyond.
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From Gaza to Kashmir and Syria, Human Rights Day highlights the ongoing global battle for dignity, justice, and freedom from oppression.
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Pakistan-Russia rail link to launch in 2025 via Turkmenistan-Iran route, boosting trade and reducing transport costs.