Shoaib Akhtar feels CPL will connect overseas Pakistanis with their roots

ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 : Legendary Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar has thrown his weight behind the Capital Premier League (CPL), hailing it as a vital platform for uniting overseas Pakistanis who want to contribute to their homeland. Speaking at a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony […]

21 Pakistani nationals rescued off Moroccan coast: FO

ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 : Based on verified information, twenty-one Pakistani nationals have been identified among the survivors of a maritime incident near Dakhla, Morocco. “Through our diplomatic mission in Rabat, immediate assistance has been mobilized for the affected nationals. The Embassy has arranged essential provisions […]

Senate committee discusses voting rights for overseas Pakistanis

ISLAMABAD, Jan 1 :The Senate Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs held a comprehensive discussion on granting overseas Pakistanis, including dual citizens, the right to vote in future elections. The meeting was presided over by Senator Dr. Mohammad Humayun Mohmand. Highlighting the significance of extending voting […]

UN report reveals surge in global human trafficking

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 11 : The number of victims of human trafficking detected globally is rising again after falling off during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Vienna-based UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) said in a report on the issue, covering 156 countries. The 2024 […]

PM meets newly appointed community & labour welfare attaches

ISLAMABAD, Oct 24 : Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the newly appointed community and labor welfare attachés at Pakistani missions abroad to work diligently to find employment opportunities for skilled workers from Pakistan. “I am confident that your appointment has taken place through […]

Italy: Pakistanis among 11 drowned in boat accident

Italy (PNI) Two separate boat capsizing incidents near the coast of Italy have claimed 11 lives, including migrants from Pakistan and other countries. As per reports, 51 people were rescued from the boat carrying migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Syria, and Egypt, while another 10 were […]