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 […]
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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 […]
US Pentagon forces amid Minnesota protest tensions
WASHINGTON: The Pentagon has placed roughly 1,500 active-duty troops on prepare-to-deploy orders for potential deployment to Minnesota as protests over the government’s deportation drive persist, two US officials told Reuters on Sunday. The forces, based in Alaska, specialise in cold-weather operations and belong to two infantry battalions under the 11th Airborne Division. Read More: Muslim US Airman […]
US appeals court overturns release of Mahmoud Khalil
A US appeals court on Thursday overturned a ruling that led to the release of prominent pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, raising the possibility of his rearrest, according to court documents. Khalil, a legal permanent resident married to a US citizen, was detained by immigration authorities for three months beginning in March over alleged threats to […]