Friday, 13 November 2026

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Diaspora

Diaspora: 3 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Nizar Nayani leads Pakistani runners at the Chicago Marathon. Key developments, background and analysis.

3 stories on diaspora since 27 September 2026; the latest was published on 12 October 2026.

Key developments

  1. Nizar Nayani leads Pakistani runners at the Chicago MarathonTexas-based Nizar Nayani finished the Chicago Marathon in 3:00:45, missing the three-hour mark by 46 seconds, to lead Pakistani and diaspora runners.
  2. US announces visa curbs on officials who obstruct return of abducted children; Pakistan named as treaty partnerMarco Rubio announced visa restrictions on foreign officials who obstruct the return of children abducted across borders. Pakistan is a Hague Convention party.
  3. Recruitment agent jailed for 41 years for sending 92 nurses to Saudi Arabia on fake certificatesA Rawalpindi court jailed the agent and ordered Rs100,000 compensation for each of 92 nurses deported from Saudi Arabia over fake certificates.