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US Ambassador, Interior Minister discuss steps to curb illegal immigration, strengthen security cooperation

ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held an important meeting with US Ambassador to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, here, where both sides discussed expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest and strengthening Pakistan-US relations. According to the Interior Ministry, the two officials held detailed talks on enhancing collaboration, particularly in curbing illegal immigration and improving the…

IMF MD praises PM Shehbaz for leading Pakistan’s economic reforms

Davos: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has praised the economic reforms undertaken by the Pakistani government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Speaking to the media at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Georgieva said she has the “utmost respect” for Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. “The Prime Minister is…

Muslim world facilitating Israel under Trump’s pressure: Fazlur Rehman

ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Friday urged Parliament to reject U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, criticising Pakistan’s inclusion in the initiative. Trump launched the Board of Peace on Thursday, initially aimed at reinforcing Gaza’s fragile ceasefire, but he envisions it taking on a broader role involving other global powers….

Parliament passes domestic violence protection bill for men and women

ISLAMABAD: The joint sitting of Parliament on Friday passed the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill, 2025, along with the Daanish Schools Authority Bill, 2025, by a majority vote. The Domestic Violence bill, moved by MNA Dr Sharmila Faruqui, was approved after the House rejected amendments proposed by JUI MNA Aliya Kamran and Senator Kamran…