Overseas Pakistanis

Pakistan will host the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group III tennis tournament for the first time from October 21 to 24 at the Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) Tennis Complex. Women’s tennis teams from eight countries, including Pakistan, Bahrain, Bhutan, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, the Maldives and Qatar, will compete in…

Asian Cup organizers have responded to increasing concerns over the safety of players and fans if the tournament goes ahead in Saudi Arabia by confirming plans for the Jan. 7-Feb. 5 continental championship remain on track despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The Saudi organizing committee issued a statement…

Two missiles landed Friday within the perimeter of the airport in the Yemeni city of Aden, the interim capital of the Saudi-backed government, authorities said, with the Houthis claiming the attack.

Japan has registered a record number of foreigners living in the country this year despite growing anti-immigration sentiment, as the country grapples with problems caused by an ageing and shrinking population.

Alex Warren is taking a moment to appreciate just how far his hit song Ordinary has come. The 26-year-old celebrated a major streaming milestone for the romantic ballad by sharing a throwback video of himself performing the track live at the 2026 BRIT Awards. “It has felt like an eternity,”…

Wind-whipped flames scorched multi-million-dollar homes south of Los Angeles on Friday as a wildfire quickly ravaged hundreds of acres.

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday appreciating the remarkable progress in Pakistan-Saudi Arabia relations in recent years reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening existing institutional mechanisms to deepen and broaden bilateral cooperation across various sectors.

FO says Islamabad wishes to remind New Delhi of consequences of its military aggression in May last year Pakistan condemns Houthi attack on Riyadh Airport, reaffirms defence commitment to Saudi Arabia.

RIYADH: The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen’s Houthis said on Friday that it intercepted missiles and drones over Riyadh and other areas, as the kingdom comes under sustained attack. Since Yemen’s civil war flared back to life in July, the Houthis have repeatedly struck Saudi targets including Red Sea tankers, oil…

BEND, (United States): A teenager shot and killed three children and a teacher on Thursday at an elementary school in the US state of Oregon, police said, adding the assailant was later killed by an armed bystander who pursued him into the building. Officers rushed to Silver Rail Elementary in…

BRUSSELS/KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy took aim on Friday at US President Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russia and welcomed the prospect of European allies stepping up their role in talks, calling Moscow’s stance a “parody” of peace negotiations. At a European Union summit in Brussels, Zelenskiy said Russia did…

KARACHI: Adrian Hamilton Manns, chief executive of Oman’s Salam Air, has been nominated as the next CEO of Pakistan International Airlines and is expected to take charge by the end of October. The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed his nomination as CEO PIA, saying that security and…

ISLAMABAD: The newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy, called on Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, here on Friday. The DPM/FM underscored the longstanding fraternal bonds and strategic partnership between Pakistan and KSA, reaffirming the shared…

Iran on Friday denied having anything to do with attacks by Yemen's Houthis, a day after Saudi Arabia accused it of having encouraged the group's recent escalation against the kingdom.

Associated Press Of Pakistan Netherlands condoles loss of lives in Peshawar school incident The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Pakistan has expressed its deepest condolences over the tragic loss of young lives in the school roof collapse incident in Peshawar. This post Netherlands condoles loss of lives…

Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has clarified that Pakistan has not awarded any mineral mine or mining contract to the United States. He said discussions about mineral development remain at an initial stage. Asif added that the US, China, Canada and Australia have expressed interest in Pakistan’s valuable mineral resources. Read…

A 99-year-old British woman has celebrated her birthday in extraordinary style by performing the daring stunt of wing walking, earning recognition as the world’s oldest person to achieve the feat.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada is accepting applications for its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics, offering… Read More The post PhD in Economics Scholarships in Canada With CAD $40,000 Annual Funding appeared first on ProPakistani.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada is accepting applications for its Master of Science (MSc) in Human Nutrition,… Read More The post Nutrition Scholarships in Canada appeared first on ProPakistani.

A woman was killed and seven others injured in a collision between a car and a passenger van on Yousafwala-Nowshera Road in Sahiwal, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Friday.

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The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada is accepting applications for its Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Forestry,… Read More The post Get Your Forestry Degree From Canada With CAD $35,585 Funding Per Year appeared first on ProPakistani.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Saudi Arabia’s newly appointed ambassador to Pakistan, Dr Rajeh Tami Albugamy, on Friday to discuss bilateral relations.

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai on the sidelines of the World Bank Group–IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand, to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation.

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has explained how overseas Pakistanis aged 18 and above can apply for their first National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) through its official Pak ID mobile application. The online process allows eligible Pakistani citizens to submit applications without initially visiting a NADRA…

Associated Press Of Pakistan CJP welcomed as honorary bencher of the Inner Temple The Society of the Inner Temple, United Kingdom, welcomed the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Yahya Afridi, as an Honorary Bencher at its Benchers’ Night in London. This post CJP welcomed as honorary bencher of the Inner…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged EU leaders Friday to keep financing Kyiv's fight with nearly $80 billion more next year, as he insisted he was standing up for his country amid a fresh row with US President Donald Trump.

Lahore police Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) Ghafir Naveed has been booked at Shadman Police Station for drunk driving and hitting a woman’s vehicle on Jail Road, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel.

Associated Press Of Pakistan Aurangzeb discusses financing, investment, reforms with SCB, UK minister Federal Minister for Finance and Revenuem, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Friday held separate meetings with Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) and UK Minister for International Development Kirsty McNeill on the sidelines of the World Bank Group–IMF Annual Meetings…

Saudi-led coalition forces claim they foiled 20 attempts to attack Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport between October 1 and 11. Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki shared the details during a press conference in Riyadh. He condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, calling them a serious threat to passengers and…

Travis Barker has revealed that he loved Kourtney Kardashian for years before they began dating. The Blink-182 drummer said their close friendship eventually developed into a romantic relationship. Although they shared feelings for each other, neither knew when they would take the next step. Their story later led to marriage…

Pakistan has warned that continued attacks on Saudi Arabia pose a serious threat to regional peace and security, expressing deep concern over the situation. Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan made the remarks during his weekly press briefing. He said attacks targeting Saudi civilian areas and critical infrastructure were unacceptable.…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday asked European Union leaders to provide Kyiv an extra 70 billion euros ($79 billion) in funding next year to help it keep fighting Russia.

More than 90,000 Pakistani professionals, including managers, engineers, doctors, accountants, nurses, teachers, and IT workers, have gone abroad for employment in 2024, 2025, and 2026 so far, according to official overseas employment data shared with Techjuice. The figures show that 45,830 professionals left for overseas jobs in 2024, followed by…

More than 50 passports carrying foreign visas were stolen from a delivery bag belonging to a leading private courier company in Rawalpindi, putting the overseas travel and employment plans of dozens of Pakistanis at risk. According to media reports, the bag had been dispatched from Karachi to a travel agent.…

More than 1.87 million highly educated Pakistanis have left the country over the past three years, according to documents presented in Parliament. The documents show that 45,830 highly educated Pakistanis went abroad in 2024, while 28,726 secured overseas employment in 2025. A further 15,850 highly educated Pakistanis travelled abroad in…

Stock market in the United Arab Emirates closed higher on Friday, in line with global equities, with Dubai outperforming its regional peer as investors assessed geopolitical developments and focused on diplomatic solutions. European stocks — which had been hit less hard by Thursday’s selloff — were mostly higher on Friday.…

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reportedly finalized Adrian Hamilton-Manns, former chief executive officer of Oman-based SalamAir, as its new CEO.… Read More The post PIA Finalizes New CEO Pending Formalities appeared first on ProPakistani.

Associated Press Of Pakistan A woman vendor roasts corn cobs at her roadside stall to attract customers on the outskirts of the city. This post A woman vendor roasts corn cobs at her roadside stall to attract customers on the outskirts of the city. first appeared on Associated Press Of…

Associated Press Of Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar meeting the newly appointed Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Dr. Rajeh Tami Albugamy, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This post Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar meeting the newly appointed Ambassador…

More than 50 passports bearing foreign visas, along with important documents, mobile phones, parcels, and other valuable items, have been stolen from a delivery bag belonging to a leading private courier company in Rawalpindi, leaving dozens of Pakistanis facing uncertainty over their overseas travel and employment.

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has explained how overseas Pakistanis can apply for their first National Identity Card… Read More The post How to Get Your First NICOP Online Through NADRA’s Pak ID App appeared first on ProPakistani.