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WASHINGTON (Kashmir English): Conservative commentator Katie Zacharia has reportedly been selected as the next White House Press Secretary, according to a report by The New York Times. Zacharia is expected to replace Karoline Leavitt, who reportedly resigned from the position in August. According to her LinkedIn profile, Katie Zacharia currently serves as a communications adviser

NEW YORK (Kashmir English): The Consulate General of Pakistan in the United States has announced a holiday on October 12 on the occasion of Columbus Day. According to the details, the Consulate General of Pakistan in New York has issued an official notice of a public holiday on the occasion of ‘Columbus Day’. The notice

WASHINGTON (Kashmir English): US Vice President JD Vancestated that the US is open to an agreement with Iran, but Iran must show flexibility regarding its nuclear program and reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity. In an interview with a news agency, US Vice President JD Vance said that for the conflict to end, Iran must scale

RIYADH (Kashmir English): Saudi Arabia has announced new visa facilitation measures for highly skilled foreign workers, allowing eligible expatriates to process entry visas for their immediate family members alongside their employment visa procedures. According to the Saudi Ministry of Interior, eligible family members of highly skilled foreign workers may obtain entry visas while the worker’s

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The German government’s official “Make it in Germany” online platform offers skilled and qualified Pakistani citizens a chance to find employment in Germany. The Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment says Pakistani job seekers can use the portal to find details on available jobs in different sectors. Career options include IT, engineering, nursing, medicine, science

WASHINGTON (Kashmir English): US President Donald Trump has said he is ready to hold direct talks with Iran, while accusing Tehran of being responsible for an incident involving an Emirati aircraft. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he was always prepared for direct negotiations with Iran despite the tensions between the two

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has arrived in Islamabad on Monday night. Acting Foreign Secretary Ambassador Nabeel Munir welcomed the UN Secretary-General upon his arrival in Islamabad. He has arrived in Pakistan at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, the UN Secretary-General