The United States (US) government has announced stricter enforcement of a long-standing law allowing the cancellation or denial of passports for individuals who fail to pay child support, particularly those owing more than $2,500. The move is expected to affect thousands of parents across the country and has reignited debate over financial responsibility and personal […]
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US offers $10 million reward for information on Iran’s leader
WASHINGTON — The United States has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information on Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and several other senior Iranian officials, accusing them of directing activities linked to global terrorism. Read More: Trump says Iran’s new supreme leader likely alive but damaged The announcement was made by the United States Department […]
Trump administration expands H-1B visa vetting over censorship concerns
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration on Wednesday announced heightened vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, with a focus on potential involvement in “censorship” of free speech, according to an internal State Department memo. Read More: Trump hints at stopping legal immigration to US H-1B visas, widely used by US tech companies to hire […]
FIA arrests two in Karachi for attempting to use fake documents for US visa
KARACHI – The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two individuals in Karachi for attempting to secure US visas using forged medical documents. The arrests were made after a complaint was filed by the US Consulate. The suspects, identified as Muhammad Tauseef Khan and Imran Nazir Silhari, were apprehended outside the consulate premises. According to […]
US consulate in Lahore orders staff to shelter amid drone attacks and rising tensions
The US Consulate General in Lahore has instructed its staff to shelter in place as tensions escalate between Pakistan and India, raising serious security concerns in the region. The directive follows multiple reports of drone explosions and suspected airspace breaches near Lahore, according to a statement from the US State Department on Thursday. Officials at […]
US state department shuts down visa ban rumors
The US State Department has dismissed claims of a new visa restriction list targeting multiple countries. Spokesperson Tammy Bruce reaffirmed that no such list exists and emphasized America’s commitment to resettling Afghans who supported the US mission in Afghanistan. Bruce acknowledged that the Trump administration is conducting a broader security review of visa policies following […]
US to designate elite Iranian force as terrorist organization
The United States is expected to designate Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards Corps a foreign terrorist organization, three US officials told Reuters, marking the first time Washington has formally labeled another country’s military a terrorist group. The decision, which critics warn could open US military and intelligence officials to similar actions by unfriendly governments abroad, is […]
Pakistan not doing enough: US State Dept
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: Senior United States (US) State Department official on Saturday said that Taliban leaders residing outside Afghanistan pose a threat to the US-led Afghan peace process. While talking to the media during an official visit to Kabul, senior official for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs at the US State Department Alice Wells […]
US commends Pak, India on LOC ceasefire agreement
WASHINGTON: A spokesperson for the United States’ Department of State on Thursday night said that the US appreciated Pakistan and India’s joint statement to adhere to a 2003 ceasefire on the Line of Control (LOC). The spokesperson also claimed that peace between India and Pakistan was in the interests of all stakeholders, and said that […]
Electoral reforms law 2017 will pave way for peaceful transition of democracy in Pakistan: US State Dept
WASHINGTON: United States (US) State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert on Tuesday remarked that the US will back free, fair and accountable elections in Pakistan. While addressing a press conference, Nauert asserted that the US along with other international partners supported the electoral reforms law 2017 passed by Pakistan. She said that hopefully, the comprehensive legal […]