WASHINGTON – The US State Department has issued the first passport with an ‘X’ gender marker in another step to implement gender-inclusive policies. Reports in international media said Dana Zzyym, an intersex activist and non-binary US resident, was issued the first passport with ...

FAISALABAD – The U.S. Consul General in Lahore William K. Makaneole highlighted the importance of English language as a key to pursuing higher education and supporting the economic development of Pakistan.    Consul General Makaneole welcomed 100 new students to the English Works! ...

WASHINGTON – Joe Biden has announced career diplomat Donald Blome as his nominee for the position of US ambassador to Pakistan – a post vacant for more than three years. Reports in international media said Donald Armin Blome, currently ambassador to Tunisia, has been picked for ...

NEW YORK – The US Department of State is offering a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to the arrest of a Pakistani citizen for allegedly operating a human smuggling network. “Since 2015, Abid Ali Khan has operated a Pakistani-based human smuggling network to facilitate ...

DOHA – A US delegation is set to meet with Taliban officials for talks related to regional peace other than easing the evacuations of foreign nationals in the war-ravaged country. Reports in international media said the two sides will hold talks Saturday and Sunday in Qatar’s capital ...