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AI training introduced for civil servants at Civil Services Academy

The Federal Minister for IT inaugurated an Artificial Intelligence 101 module at the Civil Services Academy, integrating AI training into the civil services curriculum. Speaking about a special CSS batch at the academy, the minister said the initiative was part of the government’s Digital Nation Vision and in line with the Digital Nation Pakistan Act, […]

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KP CM Afridi begins three-day Sindh visit for political activities

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KP Chief Minister to meet party leaders, lawyers and Sindh CM in Karachi. KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi at Islamabad International Airport Photo: Express Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi left on Friday for a three-day visit to Sindh where he is scheduled to participate in political activities, hold meetings and attend a rally in

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IESCO declared Rs1 billion rent defaulter

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RAWALPINDI: In a rare case of a federal institution defaulting on provincial government dues, the District Rent Assessment Committee (DRAC) and Rawalpindi Municipal Corporation (RMC) have found Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) to owe Rs1 billion. in unpaid rent. Following directions from the Administrator and Rawalpindi Commissioner, IESCO has been asked to pay the outstanding

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Important promising projects shelved

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Officials will only have to make announcements, with no funds to be released before August 2026 RAWALPINDI: Three major public welfare projects in Rawalpindi – Leh Nullah Expressway, sewer tunnel and sewage treatment plant and Murree Road widening from Liaquat Bagh to Chandni Chowk – have been dropped from the ongoing financial year 2025-26. The

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Pindi rolls during flu attacks

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RAWALPINDI: A sharp increase in cases of influenza and respiratory diseases has been observed in Rawalpindi as severe cold weather grips the city and overwhelms health centres. Patients complain of cough, fever and difficulty breathing. Children and the elderly are reported to be the most affected groups. Health experts attribute the increase to the prevailing

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Tarar Defends 27th Amendment, FCC

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Lawyers question transparency of judicial appointments, say FCC’s credibility already eroded Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Reacting to a critical report by Amnesty International, Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Thursday defended the 27th Amendment, arguing that the creation of the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) – the central feature of the amendment

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Strong earthquake tremors are felt in twin cities, AJK, northern areas

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Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Islamabad and surrounding areas, triggering panic among residents. According to the seismic center, the earthquake measured 6.1 on the Richter scale and struck at a depth of 159 kilometers. The tremors were clearly felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Swat, Malakand, Muzaffarabad, Gilgit, Skardu and Abbottabad and other parts of the

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NA Panel Denies Shortage of Medicines for Diabetes

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ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on Thursday expressed serious concern over shortages of diabetes drugs and insulin, while reviewing nursing sector reforms and the findings of the Health Services Academy (HSA). The meeting, led by Dr. Mahesh Kumar Malani, noted discrepancies in the availability of specific brands

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Pakistan and the US pledge to strengthen economic and security ties

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Rizwan Saeed Sheikh. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen their bilateral cooperation across various areas with a particular focus on the economy and security. The pledge came during a meeting between Pakistan’s ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, and the chairman of the US House

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Shehbaz promises peace, progress in Balochistan

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Political harmony marks PM’s visit to Quetta; PM links counter-terrorism to lasting stability Political leaders greet Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on arrival at the Chief Minister Secretariat in Quetta. Photo: PPI QUETTA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed the federal government’s resolve to ensure lasting peace, stability and prosperity in Balochistan, linking effective counter-terrorism,

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