Trending Now: Latest global updates, business news, technology stories, sports headlines, and more.

NADRA announces temporary relief for citizens lacking birth documents

Spokesperson says the facility for first-time registration will remain effective until December 2026 National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) on Sunday announced a conditional facility allowing citizens without birth certificates to obtain national identity cards, in what authority described as a major step to address documentation gaps. The facility was developed on the directive of … Read more

Macron asks Trump to lift sanctions on European officials

In a letter, French president says sanctions harm the European Union’s right to regulate within its borders In the letter, Macron says he is making a personal appeal to Trump to reconsider the sanctions, which he argues were unjustly imposed. PHOTO: AFP French President Emmanuel Macron recently wrote to his US counterpart Donald Trump asking … Read more

Man City pile pressure on Arsenal

Manchester City’s Nico O’Reilly (C) scored twice in the win over Newcastle. Photo: AFP LONDON: Manchester City piled pressure on Premier League leaders Arsenal as Nico O’Reilly’s brace clinched a crucial 2-1 win against Newcastle, while Chelsea’s bid to reach the Champions League was dented by a 1-1 draw against lowly Burnley on Saturday. O’Reilly … Read more

Ishaq Dar, Bangladesh counterpart discuss boosting bilateral ties in first phone call

DPM congratulates newly appointed FM Dr Khalilur Rehman; both share vision of regional peace, stability and prosperity Newly appointed Bangladesh FM Dr Khalilur Rahman (right) with Pakistan’s FM Ishaq Dar (left) Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Bangladesh’s newly appointed Foreign Minister, Dr Khalilur Rehman, discussed strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across various sectors during … Read more

MQM-P calls Sindh Assembly resolution against creation of new province ‘unconstitutional’

Resolution follows Mustafa Kamal’s recent remarks, calling for federal control and economic capital status for Karachi KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement–Pakistan (MQM-P) on Sunday condemned a resolution passed by the Sindh Assembly rejecting the creation of a new province, calling it “against the Constitution of Pakistan” and a threat to national unity. The Sindh Assembly, … Read more

US envoy says Trump questioning why Iran has not ‘capitulated’

Israel became the only country in the world to recognise Somaliland’s independence in December Still only recognized by Israel, Somaliland offered its geological wealth to USA. PHOTO: AFP Somaliland is willing to give the United States access to its minerals and military bases, a minister has told AFP, as the breakaway region of Somalia seeks international … Read more