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Illegal migration to Europe drops by 64%

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said Pakistan has achieved a 64 per cent reduction in illegal migration towards Europe and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to further strengthening measures against human smuggling and unlawful migration. He made these remarks during separate meetings with Director General of the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) Susanne Raab … Read more

Bridging borders and cultures

The 5th European Union Film Festival (EUFF) in Pakistan has once again proven that cinema transcends geographical, linguistic, and cultural boundaries. Drawing large, enthusiastic crowds, the festival has wrapped up its vibrant two-day leg in Sialkot on September 16 and 17, following a successful and high-profile opening in the capital. Presented by the European Union … Read more

Canada and EU should ally to protect democracies, Carney says, after ‘associate member’ proposal angers Trump

EU Commission says von der Leyen’s proposal is not hostile but needs member states’ approval to proceed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes hands with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in Strasbourg, France, September 16, 2026.PHOTO: REUTERS REUTERS Canada and Europe should ally to protect their markets, democracies and rule ​of law in … Read more

Merriam-Webster adds 1,400 new words reflecting internet culture, AI and everyday life

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From ‘glow-up’ and ‘vibe coding’ to ‘cuffing season’, the latest entries capture how language continues to evolve   Merriam-Webster, one of the United States’ oldest dictionary publishers, has added around 1,400 new words and meanings to its dictionary, reflecting the evolving language of internet culture, technology, food and everyday life. According to the BBC, the … Read more