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Stakeholders in Shangla oppose three-day school closure policy over academic concerns
April 2, 2026
SHANGLA: Students, parents, teachers and private school representatives in Shangla and other upper districts have expressed strong concerns over the government’s fuel-saving policy mandating…

Senior trader Munawar Iqbal appointed Chief Organiser of Citizen Voice of Pakistan projects
April 2, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Senior trader leader Munawar Iqbal has been appointed Chief Organiser for all registered projects of Citizen Voice of Pakistan, following an official decision…

CUI rector seeks land for Karachi, Quetta campuses in meeting with education minister
April 2, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Rector of COMSATS University Islamabad, Prof Dr Raheel Qamar, met Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui to discuss expansion…

PRCS, Turkish Red Crescent hold blood donation drive at Türkiye embassy in Islamabad
April 2, 2026
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Red Crescent Society, in collaboration with Turkish Red Crescent, organised a blood donation drive at the Embassy of Türkiye in Islamabad to…

L’Oréal Pakistan launches ‘Women of Worth’ platform to recognise impactful women
April 2, 2026
KARACHI: L’Oréal Pakistan has launched “Women of Worth Pakistan,” a national platform aimed at recognising women whose work is creating measurable impact across society.…

Italy eliminated from 2026 FIFA World Cup after playoff loss
April 2, 2026
Italy will miss the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to Bosnia and Herzegovina national football team in the UEFA playoff final, marking their…

Business leaders urge ‘economic emergency mode’ to address Pakistan’s energy crisis
April 2, 2026
LAHORE: Business leaders have called for Pakistan to shift into an “economic emergency mode” to tackle growing energy challenges linked to global supply risks,…

ISDA and the Islamabad Moment: When Mediation Must Become Unity
April 5, 2026
From the corridors of Riyadh to the valleys of the Margalla Hills—Pakistan stands at a historic threshold: not merely to mediate conflicts, but to…

Gold prices in Pakistan drop sharply on April 2 after record surge as global rates ease
April 2, 2026
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan fell sharply on Thursday after a record surge in the previous session, reflecting continued volatility in both local and…