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Good news: Pakistan cuts passport delivery time

Government orders cashless payment system in 15 days to curb agents, improve services

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Pakistan on Thursday announces to reduce the ordinary passport delivery time.

Pakistan commissions first Hangor submarine in China

First of eight submarines set to enhance maritime security and deterrence

The Hangor-class is a diesel-electric attack submarine equipped with Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology, enabling it to remain submerged for longer durations and operate more stealthily, according to Dawn.

Pakistan passport services remained suspended in UAE

No official timeline yet; services may resume by May 4 amid technical glitch

Pakistan passport services remained suspended in the UAE for the second day

Dirham stronger vs INR, PKR, PHP. Remit now?

Quick look at current exchange rates - as of April 30 - against the UAE dirham

Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when.

Pakistan passport services suspended in UAE, KSA

In-person processing halted at UAE missions amid system failure

Pakistan passport services have been suspended outside the country due to technical glitch on Wednesday

Pakistan’s weekly oil bill jumps to $800m, PM says

Shehbaz says fuel costs surge from $300m pre-war levels

Addressing a federal cabinet meeting, Shehbaz said the fuel supply situation in Pakistan now appeared “satisfactory”, crediting Petroleum Minister Ali Pervaiz Malik for efforts to manage the crisis

Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar 2’ inches towards milestone

Ranveer Singh’s action epic inches closer to all-time box office milestone

Ranveer Singh turns his beast mode on for most epic revenge in ‘Dhurandhar’ sequel

Pakistan’s Punjab criminalises marriage below 18

Non-bailable offence, jail terms up to 3 years; rare cross-party backing

The amendment further states that a child’s consent cannot be treated as decisive in custody or protection decisions if coercion, inducement or trafficking is suspected. Representational image.

Missed shots, lost lives: Measles kills 71 in Pakistan

Over 4,500 cases reported as authorities flag immunisation gaps

Health experts say the spike is largely driven by a backlog of children who missed routine vaccinations during the Covid-19 pandemic. Illustrative image.

Iran–US tension: Araghchi meets Pakistan army chief

Islamabad visit unfolds under tight security amid stalled nuclear and maritime talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, left, meets with Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Iran and US explore indirect talks via Pakistan

Top envoys to arrive in Islamabad as both sides avoid direct engagement amid tensions

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar (L) greeting his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi upon his arrival in Islamabad on April 24, 2026.

Iran's foreign minister expected in Islamabad soon

Pakistan has been trying to restart ceasefire talks between Iran and the United States

Security personnel keeping watch are seen through barbed wires at a closed road leading to the Serena Hotel in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 23, 2026.

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