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Pakistan

Man kidnapped after returning from Saudi Arabia

An investigation is underway

Published 27 Jan, 2025 09:05pm

Pakistan

Over 23,000 Pakistanis imprisoned abroad, Senate told

The highest number is in the Gulf states, with Saudi Arabia alone holding 12,156

Published 21 Jan, 2025 07:05pm

World

Hindu extremists allegedly attack British-Pakistani restaurant

Authorities have confirmed that the perpetrators have been arrested

Published 05 Jan, 2025 11:41am

Pakistan

Pakistani national set to return home after 16 years in Indian Jail

Jail superintendent confirms regarding the arrangements

Published 03 Jan, 2025 12:52pm

World

Four Pakistani men sent to prison in UAE for impersonating police, kidnapping Indians

Two members of gang posed as police officers and forced victims into separate vehicles

Published 23 Dec, 2024 12:30pm

World

Norway introduces updated seasonal work visa for 2025

Visa policy include a disqualification period

Published 23 Dec, 2024 12:17pm

World

One Pakistani confirmed dead after migrant boat capsizes off Greek island

So far 39 men, most of them from Pakistan, have been rescued by cargo vessels sailing in the area

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 11:31pm

Pakistan

Pakistani man deported from Dubai after fight with Indian man

The fall caused the Indian man to suffer a fractured tibia in his left leg

Published 13 Dec, 2024 08:56pm

Pakistan

Sara Sharif’s father, stepmother found guilty of murder by UK court

Sara's body was discovered on August 10, 2023, in a bunk bed at the family home in Surrey

Published 11 Dec, 2024 06:54pm

Pakistan

Saudi Arabia gives 60-day period to runaway foreign workers to regularize status

The stated goal of this campaign is to enhance stability within the labor market

Published 02 Dec, 2024 02:42pm

World

UAE hiring set to rise in 2025 amid business growth, election clarity

The past year saw many employers pause their recruitment efforts due to elections

Published 05 Nov, 2024 02:13pm

Pakistan

Saudi Arabia to increase visas for Pakistani workers, raise cooperation to $2.8 billion

Al-Faleh mentioned that work has already commenced on five of the 27 MoUs signed

Published 30 Oct, 2024 05:04pm

World

Being a good resident in UAE will now get you special benefits

The initiative aims to recognize individuals who adhere to UAE residency regulations

Published 23 Oct, 2024 04:44pm

Pakistan

Eight arrested in murder of Pakistani man in Malaysia

The suspects were detained in separate locations across the state

Published 22 Oct, 2024 01:06pm

Pakistan

Gujrat man dies in road accident in Greece

He had been living there for 25 years

Published 06 Oct, 2024 10:16am

World

Oman’s wages protection system issues warnings to 57,398 firms

Ministry has set compliance deadlines for different company sizes

Published 05 Sep, 2024 10:31am

Pakistan

Truck crashes into parked vehicles in Spain, killing three Pakistanis

The deceased were from Mandi Bahauddin and Wazirabad

Published 03 Sep, 2024 09:29am

World

Global network exploiting students, including Pakistanis, by issuing fake documents

Many students paid as much as £17,000 each for sponsorship certificates

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 02:38pm

Pakistan

Bosnia cracks down on visa misuse, cancels permits of 39 Pakistani workers

To work in Bosnia, foreigners must first enter on valid visas and then obtain work permits

Published 01 Sep, 2024 12:52pm

Pakistan

German Embassy in Islamabad to prioritise deserving students

Many students have expressed concerns about the processing delays

Updated 29 Aug, 2024 09:15pm

Pakistan

Canada to reduce temporary foreign worker intake

Decision comes amid growing concerns over the impact of the temporary foreign worker program

Published 27 Aug, 2024 10:50am

World

Australia to limit visas for international students

Net immigration hit a record high in the year to September 30, 2023

Published 27 Aug, 2024 09:07am

Business & Economy

Pakistan sees annual exodus of 0.8m workers seeking jobs abroad on protected visas

Around 13.7 million Pakistanis have been registered with BE&OE

Published 23 Aug, 2024 02:08pm

Pakistan

Govt says 29,065 Pakistanis being held in various prisons abroad

Around 18,500 prisoners are being held in Saudi Arabia and UAE

Published 30 Jul, 2024 09:52am

Pakistan

Video of British police beating Pakistani boys goes viral

Five officers have been suspended after the incident

Published 24 Jul, 2024 11:12pm

Pakistan

Canada says it will limit number of international students who can stay

Earlier this year, Canada implemented a cap on international student visas

Published 18 Jul, 2024 10:34pm

World

Pakistani diplomat’s cook booked for molesting woman in India

The victim was a fellow worker, the diplomat could be questioned

Published 07 Jul, 2024 03:38pm

Pakistan

Pakistani men sentenced to deportation from Dubai for raping roommate

The two men threatened the victim with a knife

Published 30 Jun, 2024 09:10am

Pakistan

Pak expats in UAE urged to use official channels for remittances

The UAE currently holds the second-highest share of remittances to Pakistan

Published 27 Jun, 2024 05:11pm

World

UAE employer highlights many unemployed expats flocking to UAE without jobs

A new study was released on Tuesday

Published 26 Jun, 2024 10:49am