Pakistan developing five heat-tolerant varieties for 47°C conditions

ISLAMABAD, Dec 2 (APP): Scientists at the Central Cotton Research Institute (CCRI) are working on five new cotton varieties that can survive temperatures of up to 47°C, offering a possible…

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Kaspersky reports detecting half a million malicious files daily in 2025

Kaspersky’s detection systems discovered an average of 500,000 malicious files per day in 2025, marking a 7% increase compared to the previous year. Certain types of threats saw growth globally…

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54 business ideas by female university students shortlisted for seed funding

ISLAMABAD, Dec 01 (APP): The Punjab Women Development Department has shortlisted 54 business ideas submitted by students from 40 universities across the province for seed funding. Salma Saadia, Parliamentary Secretary…

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LUMS Economics Delegation Wins Top Honours at 20th SAESM in Kathmandu

Islamabad: A team of undergraduate students from the Chaudhry Nazar Muhammad (CNM) Department of Economics at LUMS represented the University at the 20th South Asian Economics Students’ Meet (SAESM) 2025,…

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Air Chief Sidhu Commends Cadets at PAF Academy Graduation for Outstanding Achievements

RISALPUR – The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Academy Asghar Khan hosted the graduation ceremony of multiple courses on December 2, attended by Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief…

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PAF’s Ascendancy: How Marka-e-Haq Redefined Airpower and Reaffirmed Pakistan’s Strategic Maturity

By: Izmi Herlani At Pakistan Air Force Academy Asghar Khan graduation parade, a moment of national significance unfolded, blending tradition and transformation into a single event. Air Chief Marshal Zaheer…

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COAS Asim Munir Praises Cambrian Patrol Team for Strong Performance at GHQ

RAWALPINDI – Participants of the Cambrian Patrol military competition met with Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters on December 2. Recognition for Performance…

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Security Forces Conduct Operations in North Waziristan, Seven Militants Killed

RAWALPINDI – Security forces carried out two intelligence-based operations in North Waziristan on December 1, resulting in the deaths of seven suspected militants reportedly linked to a foreign-backed group. Engagement…

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CM Maryam Nawaz Approves Motorcycle Licences and Smart Cards for 16-Year-Olds

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a new policy allowing 16-year-olds to obtain motorcycle driving licences and smart identity cards, marking a shift in how traffic violations involving minors…

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LHC CJ Aalia Neelum Stops Cases Against Underage Drivers, Urges Awareness First

LAHORE – Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum has directed police authorities in Punjab to stop registering criminal cases against underage drivers, stressing that awareness campaigns must precede punitive…

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