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Home Office Says It’s to Combat ‘Visa Abuse’ but Faces Political Pressure T he UK government has taken the unprecedented step of suspending study visas for citizens of Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan due to a sharp rise in asylum claims made by people entering the UK through lawful routes like student visas. The UK government has described it as an “emergency brake” to curb visa abuse and has also suspended work visas for Afghan citizens under new immigration rules that are to come into effect later this month. According to official statistics, asylum claims made by students from these four countries have risen by over 470% between 2021 and 2025, making them one of the most likely groups to claim asylum after arriving in the UK through lawful routes like student visas. In response, the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood released a government statement saying that “Britain will always provide refuge to people fleeing war and persecution, but our visa system must not be abused.” Sh...

Precious Metals Market Shows Mixed Trend  Gold prices have registered a considerable fall in local and international markets during the course of this week, while silver prices have registered an increase. This has caught the attention of investors and traders, as they closely monitor gold and silver prices as a measure of economic stability. Changes in international bullion prices directly impact local bullion prices, and this market is highly sensitive to global market changes. Gold prices have registered a considerable fall in the international market after a recent rally. This has sent a ripple effect on gold and bullion prices in Pakistan. After a fall in gold prices globally, the price of 24K gold per tola has registered a considerable fall. This is a reflection of the fall registered globally. The price of 10 grams of gold has also registered a considerable fall. According to analysts, such corrections are a part of market forces and are a reflection of a market that has reg...

A new entry-level Mac aims to bring Apple’s ecosystem to students and everyday users at a lower price In a move that might redefine Apple’s line of laptops, Apple has now officially launched its latest laptop, dubbed the MacBook Neo, aimed at making the Apple Mac experience more accessible to a wider range of consumers. The company has now officially launched its latest laptop, dubbed the MacBook Neo, aimed at making the Apple Mac experience more accessible to a wider range of consumers. The company made the announcement during a special event held in early March 2026. While the MacBook Neo is priced at $599, it is significantly lower than Apple’s existing range of laptops, including the MacBook Air, which is priced above $1,000. The company has now equipped the MacBook Neo with a 256GB storage capacity, making it a practical solution for students and first-time buyers, and consumers who might have found Apple’s existing range of laptops too expensive. While Apple has now equipped its ...