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World

Pentagon begins drawdown of troops in Iraq, shifts focus to Syria counterterrorism efforts

Troop levels reflect ongoing anti-Daesh coalition efforts

Published 01 Oct, 2025 11:18am

Pakistan

Iraq issues new visa regulation for male pilgrims

The Ministry of Religious Affairs assures 'strict compliance'

Updated 17 Sep, 2025 05:50pm

Pakistan

TMC and SAP lead the charge toward an AI-Enabled future of work

Conference featured expert panels and insights from leading organizations

Published 15 Aug, 2025 01:35pm

World

Nationwide power outage hits Iraq amid severe heatwave

High temperatures, increased demand place unprecedented pressure on power grid

Published 12 Aug, 2025 02:18pm

Pakistan

Govt ensuring safe, smooth travel for Arbaeen pilgrims: Khawaja Asif

Chartered, private flights approved to protect pilgrims from terror threats

Published 05 Aug, 2025 03:14pm

Pakistan

PTI opposes ban on road travel for Arbaeen pilgrims

PTI urges govt to reconsider decision, calls it a burden on the poor

Published 27 Jul, 2025 10:57pm

Pakistan

PIA announces special flights for Arbaeen pilgrims

Flights from Pakistan to Najaf will be operated from August 8 to 11

Published 27 Jul, 2025 06:59pm

World

Fire at mall in Iraq leaves at least 60 dead: officials

Videos on social media depict flames engulfing a five-storey building in al-Kut overnight

Published 17 Jul, 2025 02:00pm

Sports

40,000 Pakistani pilgrims missing in Iraq, Syria, and Iran: Minister

Religious affairs minister announces new system to prevent future disappearances

Published 16 Jul, 2025 01:57pm

Pakistan

Pakistan supports Iran’s right to self-defence, pledges wider cooperation for pilgrim’s welfare

No individual would be allowed to travel to Iran or Iraq through illegal means: Mohsin Naqvi

Published 14 Jul, 2025 05:31pm

Pakistan

Mohsin Naqvi meets his Iranian counterpart in Tehran

Pakistan-Iran-Iraq trilateral conference to focus on issues faced by pilgrims

Published 13 Jul, 2025 10:22pm

Pakistan

Islamabad, Baghdad to deepen ties with twin-city agreement

Top landscape designers and architects are engaged to revamp area following intl standards: Randhawa

Published 08 Jul, 2025 08:55am

World

US to pull some personnel from the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran

US military dependents authorised to leave region

Published 12 Jun, 2025 09:59am

Pakistan

Pakistan extols Iraq’s moves to solidify democratic institutions ahead of November polls

Iraq is a nation of profound history, strength, potential, and pride: Mohamed Al Hassanira

Published 11 Jun, 2025 01:15pm

World

Trump administration ends Iraq’s waiver to buy Iranian electricity

Decision to let Iraq's waiver lapse upon its expiration 'ensures we do not allow Iran any degree of economic or financial relief'

Updated 09 Mar, 2025 10:53am

World

Sayyida Zainab shrine remains unharmed amid Syrian rebel advances

Iraqi paramilitary units plays a critical role in bolstering Bashar al-Assad's regime

Published 09 Dec, 2024 11:18am

World

US condemns Israeli TV’s implication of targeting Ayatollah al-Sistani

Alina Romanowski praises al-Sistani for his efforts in fostering peace in region

Updated 11 Oct, 2024 07:29pm

World

U.S diplomatic facility attacked in Baghdad, ahead of Iranian president’s visit

Iraq, a rare regional partner of both the United States and Iran, hosts 2,500 U.S. troops

Published 11 Sep, 2024 06:08pm

World

Explosion reported at U.S.-led coalition base in Baghdad

Air traffic at the airport remained unaffected, and no flights were disrupted

Published 11 Sep, 2024 10:00am

Pakistan

Stranded Pakistanis in Iraq return home via two flights

Media footage showed pilgrims arriving at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport

Published 01 Sep, 2024 12:12am

Pakistan

Over 50 Pakistani pilgrims stranded at Baghdad airport

Immigration administration ‘loses passports’

Published 30 Aug, 2024 08:56pm

Business & Economy

Pakistan sees 17% rise in companies joining Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 2024

Pakistan frequently requires bailouts from the International Monetary Fund

Published 15 Aug, 2024 10:08am

Pakistan

Religious minister refutes media reports that Pakistani pilgrims went missing in Iraq

Salik says ministry working to enhance facilitation process for pilgrims

Published 10 Aug, 2024 08:53pm

Pakistan

Visa process eased for Pakistani pilgrims travelling to Iraq for Arbaeen

PIA soon to announce special flight schedule for Iraq

Published 07 Aug, 2024 09:46pm

World

US personnel wounded in attack against base in Iraq, officials say

Two Katyusha rockets were fired at al Asad airbase in western Iraq

Published 06 Aug, 2024 08:32am

Pakistan

Mohsin Naqvi meets Commander of Iraq’s Rapid Response Unit, Lieutenant General Dr. Tahmeir

The Iraqi delegation invited Minister of Interior Mohsin Naqvi to visit Iraq

Published 03 Aug, 2024 02:28pm

Pakistan

Iranian embassy announces visa policy for Pakistani pilgrims

Makes key changes for travellers having Iraqi visa holders

Published 09 Jul, 2024 09:21pm

World

British former naval officer held in Dubai for spying

The officer was awarded Britain’s highest award for gallantry for his service in Afghanistan

Published 08 Jun, 2024 01:25pm

World

Iraq criminalises same-sex relationships with maximum 15 years in prison

The law was backed mainly by conservative Shi'ite Muslim partie

Published 28 Apr, 2024 08:53am

World

At least a dozen missiles target US forces at Iraq’s Ain al-Asad air base

Reports say a member of Iraqi security forces seriously wounded

Updated 20 Jan, 2024 11:25pm