The government has instructed authorities not to detain Afghans awaiting relocation to the United States, even as it intensifies efforts to curb illegal migration. Over 180,000 individuals have returned to Afghanistan after Pakistan ordered 1.7 million Afghans living there illegally to leave or face deportation, according to border officials. Several Western countries are still in … Read more
Gaza City, November 3, 2023 – An ambulance convoy evacuating wounded individuals from the besieged north to the south of Gaza was struck by Israeli forces on Friday. Health authorities in the Hamas-controlled enclave reported casualties in the incident. Ashraf al-Qidra, spokesperson for the Gaza health ministry, stated that the targeted ambulance was part of … Read more
The government, in response to the expired voluntary departure deadline, has initiated action to tackle the issue of illegal residency in the country. Law enforcement personnel are now deployed at various holding camps across the nation to streamline the deportation process. In Karachi, designated holding camps for illegal residents have witnessed a significant police presence. … Read more
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) forecasts partly cloudy weather in Islamabad on Tuesday. The Met Office reports that continental air prevails over most of the country, and a westerly wave is expected to approach the upper regions on Wednesday, where it will linger. As for the Islamabad temperature today, the mercury reached 26°C at noon, … Read more
Pakistan’s central bank has opted to maintain its benchmark policy rate at 22% for the third consecutive time in four months, in line with market expectations. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has justified this decision by asserting that this rate effectively balances inflation and economic activities. In their most recent monetary policy statement issued … Read more