Karachi Board announces new grading system for matric exams from 2026

The Board of Secondary Education Karachi has introduced a new grading system for matriculation examinations, bringing a significant change to how students are assessed under the city’s largest examination board.…

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Pakistan negotiates rice export deals with Philippines, China

ISLAMABAD, Feb 6 (ABC): Pakistan is advancing efforts to expand rice exports to the Philippines and China through government-level negotiations and trade facilitation measures. According to documents available with Wealth…

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Top 10 scholarships in Europe without IELTS for 2026

Studying in Europe without taking the IELTS exam will remain a viable option for international students in 2026, as several European universities and government-funded programmes continue to accept alternative proof…

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CDA to procure five modern vehicle testing units

ISLAMABAD, Feb 7 (ABC): The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has approved the allocation of funds for the procurement of five state-of-the-art vehicle testing units. This decision is part of a…

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PM Shehbaz appoints Prof. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar as HEC chairman

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed Prof. Dr. Niaz Ahmad Akhtar, a Sitara-i-Imtiaz recipient, as Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) for a two-year term, filling a position that…

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Faheem Ashraf leads Pakistan to three-wicket win over Netherlands

Pakistan survived a major scare to avoid a shock defeat against the Netherlands in their opening match of the T20 World Cup, scraping to a nervy three-wicket win in Colombo…

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Two Pakistani astronaut candidates shortlisted for China space station

Two Pakistani candidates have been shortlisted to train for a future mission to China’s space station, marking a key step in Pakistan’s Human Spaceflight Programme, the military’s media wing said…

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Sri Lanka Appeals Pakistan to play scheduled India match in T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka’s cricket board has urged Pakistan to reconsider its decision to boycott a first-round match against India at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, warning that a no-show could…

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Balancing Tax Recovery with Economic Realities

With the upcoming International Monetary Fund review mission scheduled later this month, Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue is under mounting pressure to address a significant revenue shortfall. Official figures show…

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The End of the Nuclear Treaty and the World Once Again on the Brink of Destruction

The world today stands at a critical juncture where history, power, and destruction are staring each other in the face. The expiration of the nuclear arms control treaty long regarded…