The US Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, ruling that his executive order violated the US Constitution’s 14th Amendment, which guarantees citizenship to most people born on American soil. In a 6-3 decision delivered on the final day of the court’s term, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the […]
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Report claims US plan to mark 2.7 million people as dead
A controversial report has alleged that a proposed plan in the US could falsely classify around 2.7 million living people as deceased, sparking political debate and concern over data use and immigration policy. Read More: Russia strikes near Polish border as Mariupol counts its dead According to the report cited in US Senate committee submissions, the […]
Muslim candidates reshape Italy’s local election debate
A local election in the northern Italian city of Vigevano has drawn national attention after Muslim candidates joined a right-wing political list, highlighting shifting political dynamics and debates over immigration in Italy. Read More: PML-N unveils candidates for key by-election battle The industrial city, home to around 62,000 residents, has a sizeable immigrant and naturalised population, including communities […]
Normal passports to be issued in 14 days
The federal government has announced a reduction in the processing time for normal passports, cutting the issuance period from 21 days to 14 days as part of efforts to improve public services. Read More: Torkham border reopens after 27 days of closure, easing travel The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi […]
New Delhi slams Trump post calling India a ‘hellhole’
India has strongly criticised a social media post attributed to US President Donald Trump in which he allegedly referred to the country as a “hellhole,” calling the remarks inappropriate and in poor taste. Read More: Trump remarks spark backlash in India over citizenship post The comments reportedly appeared in a post shared by Trump late […]
Trump remarks spark backlash in India over citizenship post
A controversial post attributed to US President Donald Trump has triggered a strong reaction in India after he allegedly referred to India in harsh terms during a discussion on citizenship and immigration issues. Read More: Modi, Trump discuss importance of keeping Hormuz open According to reports circulating in international media, Trump described India as a “hellhole” and […]
Saudi Arabia updates employment rules for foreign workers
Saudi Arabia has introduced updated employment rules and regulations for foreign workers, tightening labour laws and enforcement measures as part of a broader policy shift. Read More: Saudi Arabia tops list for Pakistani workers in 2025 According to the Bureau of Immigration and Overseas Employment in Islamabad, the new rules focus on leave policies and absenteeism, […]
Pakistan implements four-day week for passport offices to save fuel
ISLAMABAD – In a move aligned with national austerity measures and fuel-saving policies, the government has revised the working schedule of passport offices across Pakistan. According to a circular issued by the Department of Immigration and Passports, all passport offices will now operate on a four-day week. Offices will be open from Monday to Thursday […]
Japan’s PM talks tough on immigration on eve of vote
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged Saturday to make Japan “more prosperous and safer, including through tougher immigration screening, in a final appeal to voters on the eve of snap elections. Opinion polls suggest that Takaichi’s ruling bloc, led by the Liberal Democratic Party, could romp home in Sunday’s vote and secure a two-thirds majority in […]
Spain to regularise over 500,000 undocumented migrants
MADRID: Spain left-wing government on Tuesday approved a plan to regularise roughly 500,000 undocumented migrants by decree, marking a notable departure from stricter migration policies seen elsewhere in Europe. Read More: Barcelona brand gives migrant hawkers a legal foothold in fashion Migration Minister Elma Saiz said the initiative would allow beneficiaries to work “in any sector, in […]