Tag: Pakistan
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Kuwait, Pakistan PMs meet at COP31 to boost ties
Kuwait's Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah met Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the sidelines of COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, to discuss stronger bilateral ties. Read more →
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Lahore tops pollution because of Diwali in India
Lahore topped the world's most polluted cities list this week, and Pakistani officials blame smoke drifting in from India's Diwali fireworks. Delhi isn't far behind. Read more →
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Robot waitresses bring a new dining experience
A Pakistani engineer has built two robot waitresses, Robia and Jojo, for a Karachi restaurant, and families are travelling across the city just to see them work. Read more →
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Pakistan registers BIGO LIVE and Likee apps with PTA
Pakistan's telecom regulator has officially registered BIGO LIVE and Likee, a move that could bring safety and content changes for Pakistani users, including many living in Kuwait. Read more →
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Pakistan’s cabinet approves defence pact with Kuwait
Pakistan's Federal Cabinet has ratified a defence cooperation agreement with Kuwait first signed in 2023, as PM Shehbaz Sharif links it to wider efforts to calm regional tensions. Read more →
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Pakistan to replace Rs10 note with a coin, cabinet confirms
Pakistan's federal cabinet has approved replacing the Rs10 banknote with a coin and approved new currency note designs, months after the central bank denied reports the note was being scrapped. Read more →
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Sameday visa process for Saudi Arabia
The Saudi Embassy in Islamabad will now process visa applications from Pakistani citizens the same day, as part of a wider push to deepen Pakistan-Saudi ties in energy and trade. Read more →
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Qatar’s free visa on arrival
Qatar's Ministry of Interior is offering Pakistani citizens a free 30-day visa on arrival, but only if they meet four specific conditions on their passport, ticket, hotel booking and insurance. Read more →
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Pakistan-Iran border tension: trucks blocked, Iran warns of closure
An Iranian lawmaker has warned Iran could close its land border with Pakistan after Pakistani trucks were blocked from entering Iran, blaming US pressure for the holdup. Read more →
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Pakistan and Lithuania easing visas for travel
Pakistan and Lithuania held virtual talks on easing visa and consular rules for professionals, students and business travellers, but no new rules were announced. Read more →