Officials urge teachers to boost enrollment and reduce dropout rates in Upper Dir

By Syed Zahid Jan UPPER DIR: Sub-Divisional Education Officer (SDEO) Dir Zakir Hussain has directed teachers to take proactive steps to increase student enrollment and reduce dropout rates across schools…

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Concerns raised over reported plan to outsource PEDO hydropower projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

SHANGLA: Concerns have emerged among energy experts and public stakeholders over reports that the operations and maintenance (O&M) of several hydropower projects run by the Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO)…

Aftab Hussain

Punjab government distributes 55 minority cards to families in Taxila and Wah

TAXILA: The Punjab government has distributed 55 Minority Cards to members of the Christian community in Taxila and Wah as part of a provincial welfare programme aimed at providing financial…

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The Gandhi of the 21st Century

Peace, Power, and the Curious Career of President Trump By Saeed Minhas Every generation chooses its heroes carefully. Sometimes those heroes emerge from struggle, sacrifice, and long movements for justice.…

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Pakistan Changes Visa Policy for Foreigners

ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has revised its visa policy for foreign nationals, ending the facility of visas on arrival and prior-to-arrival approvals, according to officials in the Ministry of Interior. Under…

Hasnain Ali Mughal

Pakistan embassy in Tokyo hosts event to promote tourism opportunities

TOKYO — The Embassy of Pakistan in Tokyo hosted a tourism promotion event on March 14 in collaboration with Saiyu Travels to highlight Pakistan’s tourism potential and encourage travel links…

Adnan Arif

PCB explains Babar Azam’s absence from National T20 Cup and Bangladesh ODI squad

LAHORE — The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has clarified that former captain Babar Azam did not participate in the ongoing National T20 Cup or the ODI series against Bangladesh due…

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Gold prices fall for third straight day in Pakistan as global rates decline

KARACHI — Gold prices in Pakistan continued to decline for a third consecutive day on Saturday, reflecting a downward trend in international bullion markets and easing local demand. According to…

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Punjab launches climate leadership internship with Rs60,000 stipend for graduates

LAHORE — The Government of Punjab has launched the Chief Minister Punjab Climate Leadership Development Internship Program, inviting applications from young graduates interested in climate and environmental initiatives across the…

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Umair Jaswal appears to address ‘cheating’ allegations linked to Sana Javed in social media post

KARACHI — Pakistani singer and actor Umair Jaswal has appeared to reference allegations of betrayal in his previous marriage to actress Sana Javed through a recent social media post about…

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