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World

Russia holds nuclear drills, Ukraine seeks Swedish fighter jets

Russia and Ukraine carry out heavy attacks overnight; Zelenskiy plans to buy Gripen fighter jets from Sweden

Published 22 Oct, 2025 09:27pm

Business & Economy

US and China resume talks to ease tariff hostilities

Talks in Stockholm aim to extend tariff truce by 90 days

Published 29 Jul, 2025 06:12pm

World

Swedish agency set to resume residence, work permit processing in Pakistan

It is not applicable for candidates applying for short-term Schengen visas to visit Sweden

Updated 05 Apr, 2025 05:09pm

World

Man found guilty of hate crime over Sweden Quran burnings

His fellow campaigner, Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika, was shot dead last week

Published 03 Feb, 2025 05:47pm

Life & Style

Sweden recommends no screens for toddlers

Screen time for kids aged two to five should be limited to a maximum of one hour per day

Published 02 Sep, 2024 04:07pm

World

Two men to face trial in Sweden for desecrating the Holy Quran

Case highlights the sensitive nature of religious symbols

Published 29 Aug, 2024 11:03am

World

Sweden and Iran exchange prisoners in breakthrough deal

Iran released two Swedes and Sweden released one Iranian national

Published 16 Jun, 2024 10:08am

Pakistan

Sweden refuses to extradite suspect in Karachi cop murder

The suspect has already been arrested in Sweden

Published 28 May, 2024 06:02pm

Life & Style

Sweden requires thousands of foreign workers in several fields

Skilled workers required in IT, healthcare, and transportation sectors

Published 02 Feb, 2024 12:47pm

World

Two Swedish nationals killed in Brussels

A video of a man speaking Arabic and claiming responsibility for the shooting was circulating on social media

Published 17 Oct, 2023 08:36am

World

Sweden convicts man over 2020 Quran desecration, a first

Says his actions ‘can hardly be said to have encouraged an objective and responsible debate’

Published 12 Oct, 2023 07:48pm

World

Swedish police open arson case after mosque fire

'The mosque is almost completely destroyed, nothing can be saved,' says mosque spokesman Anas Deneche

Published 26 Sep, 2023 07:09pm

World

Aircraft spray painted by climate activists at Swedish airport

Activists had planned over 500 gatherings around the world during Climate Week

Published 18 Sep, 2023 11:43am

Pakistan

Swedish woman arrives in Swat for love, converts to Islam

The couple depart for Islamabad after nikkah

Updated 15 Sep, 2023 03:47pm

World

Five injured in residential building explosion in Sweden

Rescue operation underway as parts of building collapsed

Updated 03 Sep, 2023 02:20pm

World

Pakistani man arrested after trying to stop Quran desecration in Sweden

Shehzad Malik said police searched him and said he will be conatacted again

Published 29 Aug, 2023 12:06am

World

Holy Quran desecrated in Sweden amid heavy police presence

Former PM Shehbaz calls the act disturbing

Published 16 Aug, 2023 04:48pm

World

Sweden accuses Russia of spreading false claims about Quran desecration burnings

Claims such attempts are aimed at harming their NATO bid

Published 06 Aug, 2023 12:37pm

World

Swedish PM fears ‘something serious’ could happen after Quran desecration

Adds that the events are retold in a way to imply that Sweden supports them

Published 28 Jul, 2023 02:09pm

Pakistan

Pakistan condemns Quran desecration in Sweden

MOFA calls the event morally and legally reprehensible

Published 21 Jul, 2023 08:55am

World

Iraqis storm, set fire to Swedish embassy over Quran desecration

The Swedish government recently allowed another desecration of the Quran

Published 20 Jul, 2023 08:48am

World

Türkiye agrees to send Sweden’s Nato bid to parliament, says Nato Chief

Terms Türkiye and Sweden agreement a "lasting" deal

Updated 11 Jul, 2023 05:09pm

World

Erdogan links Sweden’s Nato bid with Turkey’s EU membership

Demand rocks NATO show of unity on Ukraine war

Published 10 Jul, 2023 10:27pm

World

Sweden ‘mulls tweaking’ law after desecration of Quran sparks outrage

Minister says incident and others have helped make Sweden ‘target for militant violence’

Updated 07 Jul, 2023 11:06pm

Pakistan

PM says Sweden will have to answer on desecration of Quran as Parliament passes resolution

Urges UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres to convene special session to invite Muslim world leaders

Updated 07 Jul, 2023 11:10am

Pakistan

Pakistan summons Swedish charge’d affairs to protest desecration of Holy Quran

Pakistan voices its serious concern over the incident

Published 05 Jul, 2023 05:33pm

World

Muslim faith, religious feelings should be respected, says China

Cites ‘freedom of speech’ should not be used as an excuse to stoke conflict

Published 04 Jul, 2023 07:17pm

Life & Style

Pope Francis condemns burning of Holy Quran

OIC has called for international law to stop religious hatred

Published 04 Jul, 2023 08:35am

World

Sweden govt condemns ‘Islamophobic’ Quran desecration: ministry

Condemnation comes after special session of OIC issued statement

Published 03 Jul, 2023 09:03am

World

OIC calls for collective measures to prevent desecration of Quran

Emergency meeting held in Jeddah

Published 02 Jul, 2023 10:51pm