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Harvard files lawsuit against Trump administration over $2bn funding freeze, citing threats to research and academic freedom.
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JUI-F, JI to lead pro-Palestine rally in Lahore on Apr 27; nationwide strike, boycott of Israeli goods on Apr 26.
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U.S. gives Afghan refugees with TPS a seven-day deadline to leave, sparking concerns over safety amid ongoing crisis.
COAS Gen. Asim Munir reaffirms Pakistan’s red lines on Balochistan, Kashmir, Gaza, and digital misinformation at Overseas Pakistanis Convention.
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US threatens Harvard with foreign student ban and funding cuts over refusal to meet White House antisemitism demands.
Over 1,078 overseas Pakistanis from 60 countries touched down in Islamabad for the 2025 Overseas Pakistani Convention—welcomed as state guests and greeted by the rhythm
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IMF flags politicised civil service, weak accountability, and poor governance in Pakistan, urging transparency reforms.
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Fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi arrested in Belgium; to appeal citing health issues amid India’s extradition efforts.
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Afghan student detained in Pune for visa overstay, raising concerns over Afghan nationals’ residency issues in India.