Public schools lag as private admissions close early; 8th grade exams cause concern RAWALPINDI: All public and private schools across Rawalpindi Division have reopened after an extended 21-day break, restoring activity to previously suppressed educational institutions. On Wednesday, public schools released the pending annual exam results for classes from early years (pre-school) to class 7. […]
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ISPR says the operation proves that the Afghan Taliban regime has failed to secure an effective border on their side Security forces killed eight terrorists in North Waziristan on April 1 along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, the military’s media wing said Thursday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operation targeted
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Prince William and Princess Kate appeared to have heard public opinion and offered a tribute to a very special person after he won over the British public. The Prince of Wales last month surprised BBC Radio host Greg James by embarking on an eight-day journey on a tandem bicycle to raise money for Red Nose
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LAHORE: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman at the latter’s residence amid speculation that he was seeking the Maulana’s support for another constitutional amendment and a possible alliance in the upcoming elections in Gilgit-Baltistan and Kashmir. The JUI-F, however, dismissed these speculations, stating that the meeting had no specific agenda
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Ripple on Thursday introduced native digital asset capabilities in the company’s treasury management system, letting corporate finance teams hold, view and manage XRP and RLUSD alongside traditional fiat balances for the first time within a single platform. The two features, called Digital Asset Accounts and Unified Treasury, are built on GTreasury, which Ripple acquired in
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ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance, chaired by Saleem Mandviwalla, on Wednesday expressed concern over consumer complaints over high fees charged by banks for messaging services. During the meeting, Mandviwalla noted that consumers have expressed concern that banks are charging excessive fees for SMS alerts. Chairman of Pakistan Banks Association Zafar
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi addresses a jirga in Peshawar on Monday. SCREEN GRAB ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has sought a response from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi within ten days regarding the formation of PTI founder Imran Khan’s “release force”. A three-judge bench of the FCC, headed by Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan,
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Some medical schools charge an additional fee of 10 to 20 percent each year. PHOTO: PEXELS ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) announced a major revision of the Medical & Dental College Entry Test (MDCAT) schedule on Wednesday aimed at streamlining the medical admission process and reducing waiting times for students. As per
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The government has accepted the need for a mini-budget if revenues do not meet expectations by the end of December 2025, according to the IMF. Photo: file ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has committed to the International Monetary Fund to raise fuel prices if no further savings can be identified to maintain current levels as inflation rose to
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A truck navigates a rainy street in Karachi after heavy showers across the city on April 2, 2026. — Pakinomist News Showers reported over Surjani Town, Gulshan-e-Maymar. Thunderstorms hit the airport, Malir and nearby areas. Intermittent rainfall continues in Defence, Clifton, Saddar. KARACHI: Rainfall was reported in several areas of the city on Thursday, with
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