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From Public Health to US Politics: The Rise of Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed

PPC Desk Nov 4, 2026 0

Abdul El-Sayed, an Egyptian-American physician and progressive Democrat, has drawn attention following Michigan's 2026 US Senate election, with his political journey reflecting the growing visibility of Americans from immigrant backgrounds in national politics. El-Sayed, who was born and raised in Michigan, is the son of Egyptian immigrants. He…

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International

UK Immigration Rules 2026: Permanent Residency Wait Up to 30 Years

PPC Desk Nov 3, 2026 0

The United Kingdom has announced sweeping changes to its immigration system, introducing new eligibility…

Nepal Helicopter Collision Kills One; Mexico Plane Crash Claims Two Lives

PPC Desk Nov 3, 2026 0

Two helicopters collided in Nepal’s Mount Everest region, killing one foreign national and injuring another person,…

Trump Warns Iran to Make Deal or Face US Action; Tehran Urges Gulf…

Nov 2, 2026

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it must reach an agreement with Washington or face further American…

India’s Opposition Takes to the Streets Over Alleged Voter List…

Nov 1, 2026

India's opposition alliance is organising a major "Save Democracy" protest march in New Delhi against alleged…

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Introduces Same-Day Visa Processing for Pakistanis

PPC Desk Oct 30, 2026 0

Saudi Arabia has introduced same-day visa application processing for Pakistani citizens at its embassy in…

Over 280 Arabian Horses Compete at Hail International Beauty Championship

PPC Desk Oct 29, 2026 0

The Hail International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship has opened in Saudi Arabia, bringing together more than…

Saudi Railways Cut Carbon Emissions by 364,800 Tons Under Vision 2030

Oct 29, 2026

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) helped prevent more than 364,800 tons of carbon dioxide emissions and saved over 139.4…

Saudi Cabinet Backs Pakistan, Qatar Mediation, Reviews Makkah Defence…

Oct 27, 2026

Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its support for mediation efforts by Pakistan and Qatar to de-escalate regional…

Editorial

Pakistan’s Saudi Defence Pact: Why the 2015 Argument Falls Short

Mona Khan Oct 9, 2026 0

Comparing Pakistan’s 2015 parliamentary decision to maintain neutrality in the Yemen conflict with its 2026 commitment to deploy additional forces to Saudi Arabia overlooks fundamental differences in the nature, purpose and legal framework…

Pakistan’s Dharna Culture: The Economic Cost of Long Marches and Sit-Ins

Mona Khan Oct 4, 2026 0

From blocked roads and business losses to political uncertainty, Pakistan’s long-march culture carries a growing economic cost. As government-opposition talks continue, the country faces a larger question: can political protest move from…

Opinion

Four Countries, One MoU: Will Badr Deliver Tech Transfer or Just Tea Meetings?

Oct 29, 2026

When Systems Fail, Lives Pay the Price

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A State Without Space? The E1 Plan and the Strategic Dismantling of Palestinian Statehood

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Headlines from Around the World: Major Security, Political and Economic…

PPC Desk Oct 15, 2026 0

Major security developments, political controversies and economic challenges dominated international headlines on…

Finance & Trade

Finance & Trade

Pakistan’s Exports Hit 20-Month High as IT and Freelance Earnings Surge

PPC Desk Oct 16, 2026 0

Pakistan’s goods exports reached $3 billion in September 2026, their highest monthly level in 20 months, while IT…

Politics

Pakistan Parliament Erupts in Heated Debate Over Fazlur Rehman’s Remarks…

PPC Desk Oct 29, 2026 0

Pakistan's Parliament witnessed a heated political confrontation as Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Interior…

Health

Sindh Reports 3,900 Children With HIV as Pakistan Cases Hit 417,214

PPC Desk Oct 31, 2026 0

Sindh has recorded the highest number of children living with HIV in Pakistan, with 3,900 reported cases, as the…

Science & Technology

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Meta Expands Teen Safety Tools with New Facebook Parental Notifications

PPC Desk Oct 30, 2026 0

Meta has introduced a new safety feature for Facebook that will notify parents when teenagers repeatedly search for…

Climate Change

Musadik Malik Highlights Pakistan’s Climate Vulnerability at Arctic Assembly

PPC Desk Oct 15, 2026 0

Federal Minister for Climate Change Dr Musadik Malik has warned that Pakistan is among the countries affected by…

CPEC

CPEC Explained: Phase I, Phase II and Major Projects

PPC Desk Sep 26, 2026 0

More than a decade after its launch, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is moving from its first phase of large-scale energy and transport infrastructure towards a broader second phase centred on industrialisation, agriculture, technology, mining, green development and private-sector investment. CPEC is a long-term economic cooperation…

Women Empowerment

Fake Harvard Admission, Rs7 Million Fraud: Suspected Agent Arrested After Student’s Death

PPC Desk Oct 10, 2026 0

A suspected fraud agent, identified as Nouman, has reportedly been arrested in connection with an alleged Rs7 million scam involving a young Pakistani student whose dream of studying at Harvard University ended in tragedy. According to Islamabad-based crime reporters, Nouman was arrested after being traced to the basement of a house where he had…

Sports

ICC ODI Rankings: Babar Azam Drops to Ninth, Shaheen Afridi Climbs to Sixth

PPC Desk Oct 28, 2026 0

Pakistan's star batter Babar Azam has dropped two places to ninth in the latest International Cricket Council (ICC)…

Education

HEC Awards 200 International Fellowships to Pakistani PhD Scholars

PPC Desk Oct 13, 2026 0

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has awarded 200 international research fellowships to PhD scholars…

Entertainment

Iranian Court Sentences Award-Winning Filmmaker Jafar Panahi to Five Years in…

PPC Desk Oct 29, 2026 0

An Iranian Revolutionary Court has sentenced internationally acclaimed filmmaker Jafar Panahi to five years in…

Weather

El Niño Intensifies Into ‘Super El Niño’, Raising Risk of Record-Breaking Heat in…

PPC Desk Sep 19, 2026 0

The powerful El Niño climate system developing in the Pacific has intensified into a “Super El Niño”, with…

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US Midterm Elections 2026: Eight Historic Firsts for Women and Minorities

PPC Desk Nov 4, 2026 0

From America's first Muslim senator to groundbreaking victories for women and ethnic minorities, the 2026 US midterm elections have marked a historic shift in political representation across several states. The Democratic Party made…

From Public Health to US Politics: The Rise of Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed

PPC Desk Nov 4, 2026 0

Abdul El-Sayed, an Egyptian-American physician and progressive Democrat, has drawn attention following Michigan's 2026 US Senate election, with his political journey reflecting the growing visibility of Americans from immigrant backgrounds…

Trump to Accept US Midterm Results as Democrats Lead Early Counts

PPC Desk Nov 4, 2026 0

US President Donald Trump has said he will accept the results of the 2026 midterm elections as early counts indicate Democrats are leading Republicans in the race for control of Congress. Vote counting is continuing across the United…