HEC and University of Swat Explore Academic Partnerships
SWAT — Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar met University of Swat Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Husnul Amin at his office in Islamabad and…
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KP Government Denies Health Card Cancellation Claims Linked to Nigar Johar
PESHAWAR — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information and Public Relations Department has rejected social media claims regarding the cancellation of health card facilities associated with…
Amitabh Bachchan Viral Video Sparks Debate
MUMBAI — A video showing Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan apparently unable to meet a young female fan on his birthday has gone viral on…
Pakistan, Saudi Fund Discuss New Projects, Trade and Investment Cooperation
BANGKOK: Pakistan and the Saudi Fund for Development have discussed expanding trade, investment and development cooperation, including potential new projects and upgrades to oil…
Pakistan Nears Final Satellite Internet Framework, Shaza Fatima Says
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is in the final stages of preparing a Fixed Satellite Service framework aimed at regulating and expanding satellite internet services, Federal Minister for…
Pakistan Eyes More Panda Bonds, Considers Samurai Bonds to Diversify Funding
Islamabad, October 13, 2026: Pakistan plans to further diversify its funding sources by issuing more yuan-denominated Panda bonds and is also considering raising funds…
Why Shah Rukh Khan Chose Acting
Shah Rukh Khan Reveals the Emotional Reason Behind His Acting Career Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan once revealed that he had little interest in…
Pakistan, Ethiopia Move to Fast-Track Pharma Market Access, Expand Trade
Islamabad, October 13, 2026: Pakistan and Ethiopia have agreed to accelerate efforts to resolve pending regulatory issues facing Pakistani pharmaceutical companies seeking access to…
Six Dead, 30 Injured in Rahman Baba Express Derailment
MULTAN — The rescue operation following the derailment of the Rahman Baba Express near Sher Shah Bridge in Multan has been completed, with six…
FINANCIAL RUIN OF PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN PAKISTAN
Public higher education in Pakistan is facing a crisis that extends far beyond budgetary shortfalls. Across the country, public universities are struggling to pay…