Pakistan Allocates Rs117.75bn for Education in Budget 2026-27 as HEC Funding Pressure Continues
The federal government has allocated Rs117.75 billion for education in the 2026-27 budget, a modest increase from Rs112.68 billion in the previous fiscal year. The increase is about 4.5 percent,…
Players Must Play Domestic Cricket to Stay in Central Contracts, Mohsin Naqvi Says
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said players who take part in domestic cricket will remain eligible for central contracts, as the board prepares changes to its selection and…
PMEEF Scholarship Cheques Distributed Among 38 Students at AWKUM Mardan
A ceremony to distribute scholarship cheques under the Prime Minister Pakistan Education Endowment Fund was held at Pakhtunkhwa College of Arts, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan. A total of 38…
Islamabad Industrial Association Says Budget Falls Short of Industry Expectations
Islamabad Industrial Association President Omais Khattak has said the federal budget has not met the expectations of the industrial sector, particularly small and medium-sized businesses. In a statement issued in…
Electricity Subsidy for Consumers Using Up to 200 Units
The Ministry of Energy has rejected reports that the federal government plans to end electricity subsidies for households using up to 200 units per month, saying no such change is…
Iran Announces Funeral and Burial Schedule for Late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Iran has announced the funeral and burial schedule for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with ceremonies set to begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with burial in…
Iran Says Agreement With US Could Be Reached Within Days
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran and Washington are closer than ever to an initial agreement aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, though he…
Gold Prices Rise in Global and Local Markets
Gold prices increased in both international and local markets on Saturday, with the global bullion rate rising by $43.70 per ounce. According to market rates, the international price of gold…
AI System Developed to Diagnose Deadly Brain Tumours in Minutes
Scientists in Germany have developed an artificial intelligence system that can help diagnose brain tumours in minutes using standard microscopic tissue samples. The system, called Hetairos, was developed by experts…
Joint Pain Supplement Glucosamine Linked to Faster Dementia Progression, Study Finds
A widely used joint pain supplement may be linked to faster progression of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to a new study published in Nature Metabolism. Researchers at the…
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