Web archive - April 18, 2025
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Pakistan
Low-income Afghans bear brunt of repatriation crackdown
300 Afghans are being detained and deported from Karachi each week following the expiration of the deadline
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Pakistan
Over 100 hospitalised after food poisoning at Parachinar wedding
Many, including children, fell ill after a wedding meal in Parachinar and were hospitalised before being discharged.
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Pakistan
Govt sets April 30 deadline for undocumented Afghans to leave
Pakistan had initially set March 31 as the deadline for undocumented Afghans and ACC holders to voluntarily return.
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Pakistan
LHC signals crackdown on Qingqi rickshaw factories
Justice Karim says court will temporarily halt Qingqi rickshaw manufacturing licences amid anti-smog case hearing.
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Entertainment
Peter Krause reflects on emotional departure from 9-1-1, although Bobby Nash might return in future
Peter Krause discusses his exit from 9-1-1 and how Bobby Nash’s death impacts the show’s future.
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World
Here's what UAE labour law says about salary deductions for visa, recruitment costs
MOHRE says employers must cover agency fees and all legal formalities for workers under UAE labour law
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World
Saudi Arabia offers tax relief, easy visa process to attract global talent
Saudi Arabia’s campaign includes setting up arbitration centres in SEZs for international-standard dispute resolution
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Pakistan
More than 170 suspects arrested over mob attacks on fast-food chain outlets
Around 11 outlets vandalised by armed demonstrators in major cities including Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad.
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Pakistan
Pakistan dismisses Indian statement on Jammu and Kashmir, calls for end to 'baseless claims'
Islamabad reaffirms UN resolutions as basis for Kashmir’s future status, urges India to vacate disputed territory.
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Pakistan
Punjab launches country’s largest empowerment drive for PWDs
CM Maryam Nawaz launches program to empower thousands in Punjab with improved mobility and essential support equipment
