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Investigation finds Afghans paying up to $1,800 for Pakistani visas on black market

An investigation has found that some Afghan nationals are paying as much as $1,800 through unofficial channels to obtain Pakistani visas amid delays in the formal application process.

PAKISTAN

Italy to issue 10,500 work visas to Pakistanis, waive diplomatic visa requirement

Italy will grant 10,500 work visas to Pakistani nationals and exempt diplomatic passport holders from visa requirements, Pakistan’s interior ministry says.

WORLD

Dutch Diplomat Caught Smuggling Starlink Satellite Phones Into Iran, Russian Media Reports

Russian media, citing Iranian sources, report that a Dutch diplomat was detained at Tehran airport after allegedly attempting to bring Starlink satellite communication equipment into the country.

BUSINESS

TECH

PTA mandates explicit user consent before activation of telecom packages

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority directs telecom operators to obtain clear customer approval before activating any service package or value-added service.

FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Investigation finds Afghans paying up to $1,800 for Pakistani visas on black market

An investigation has found that some Afghan nationals are paying as much as $1,800 through unofficial channels to obtain Pakistani visas amid delays in the formal application process.

SPORTS

PCB chief, ICC chairman likely to attend Pakistan-India T20 clash in Colombo

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi is expected to travel to Colombo for the Pakistan-India T20 World Cup match, where ICC Chairman Jay Shah and several board officials may also be present.

Pakistan Beat United States by 32 Runs in T20 World Cup Group Match

Pakistan secured a 32-run win over the United States in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, registering their second consecutive victory in Group A.

Pakistan Government Clears National Team to Face India in T20 World Cup

Pakistan’s government has approved the national cricket team’s participation in its scheduled T20 World Cup match against India following diplomatic consultations.

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