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Turkish President Erdogan presented guard of honour at PM House
This formal reception marks the beginning of his official visit, during which he will hold discussions with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to strengthen bilateral relations.
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Monday, February 10, 2025
Over 10,000 Pakistanis imprisoned in Saudi Arabia: Ishaq Dar
The National Assembly was informed on Wednesday that approximately half of the 20,000 Pakistani nationals currently detained in overseas jails are held in Saudi Arabia for various crimes.
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, who also serves as Deputy Prime Minister, revealed during the question break that a total of 10,279 Pakistanis are imprisoned in Saudi Arabia. The figure is part of a larger total of 19,997 Pakistani nationals detained in foreign jails, according to data from the Ministry of Foreign Affai
FM Ishaq Dar discusses Middle East crisis with Malaysian counterpart
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Ishaq Dar, held a telephone conversation with Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato Seri Attama Haji Mohammad bin Haji Hassan focusing on key regional issues.
According to the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dar and his Malaysian counterpart discussed the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, as well as the broader Middle East situation, Express News reported.
The conversation underscored the urgency of addressing the human suffering and instability in the region, particularly in Gaza, where civilians have faced severe challenges.
Red zone sealed, metro bus service suspended in Islamabad amid lawyers' protest
Islamabad Police have closed several key entry points to the Red Zone in the federal capital in response to a protest called by lawyers.
The protest also led to the suspension of Metro bus services on multiple routes between Islamabad and Rawalpindi, causing significant inconvenience for commuters.
According to reports, buses operating between Rawalpindi and Islamabad were restricted to the Faiz Ahmed Faiz Station. Additionally, the route from Kashmir Highway to the Pak Secretariat was closed following orders from the district administration.
The entry points to the Red Zone from Serena Chowk, Express Chowk, and Nadra Chowk have been blocked.
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Judge halts Trump's plan to place 2,200 USAID workers on leave
A US judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's plan to place 2,200 USAID workers on paid leave, just hours before the measure was set to take effect.
Judge Carl Nichols issued a temporary restraining order in response to a lawsuit filed by two unions representing USAID employee
The restraining order will remain in effect until February 14, halting the leave of 2,200 workers, while also reinstating employees already placed on administrative leave.
The ruling prevents the Trump administration from continuing its efforts to dismantle USAID, a key US agency providing global aid, including health programmes.