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Pakistan, Somalia sign agreement abolishing visas for diplomatic passport holders

ISLAMAAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, Saturday, met Minister of Interior of Somalia Ali Yousuf and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening the bilateral engagement. He also witnessed the signing of an agreement abolishing visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports between Pakistan and Somalia, President Secretariat Media Wing in a press release said. The agreement was…

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….

International conference held in Azerbaijan against genocide of minorities in India

Baku: An international conference was held in Azerbaijan against the genocide of minorities in India. According to Beyond the Time News, the participants of the first international conference held in Azerbaijan expressed serious concern over the Indian atrocities on minorities. According to the international broadcasting organization, AZERTAC News, the conference was held in Azerbaijan on…

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…

Congress renews statehood demand, expresses concern over worsening security in IIOJK

Jammu: The Indian National Congress chapter in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) has reiterated its demand for the early restoration of full statehood to the territory, strongly criticizing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for maintaining total silence over the issue. According to Beyond the Time News, addressing a press conference in Jammu, IIOJK…