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PPP announces candidates for AJK elections
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) on Sunday announced its candidates for the July 27 elections to the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly, fielding nominees across constituencies in Mirpur, Bhimber, Kotli, Bagh, Poonch, Muzaffarabad, Neelum Valley and refugee seats. The party’s announcement comes as political parties intensify preparations for the AJK polls, which…
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UHS extends BDS programme to five-year in Punjab dental colleges
LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has officially extended the duration of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme from four to five years across all dental colleges in Punjab, aligning the curriculum with global dental education standards. The UHS issued a formal notification announcing that the new five-year integrated BDS curriculum will take…
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PDMA issues glacial flood alert for G-B, KP
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a high-alert warning for the mountainous regions, cautioning that rapid glacier melt could trigger severe flash floods, landslides, and glacial lake outbursts. The National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC) of the NDMA said that accelerated glacial melting is highly likely to cause sharp surges in river flows…
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US strikes Iran after attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON/DUBAI: The US military carried out strikes on Iran on Friday after an Iranian drone hit a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Each side accused the other of breaking the terms of a ceasefire reached the previous week. US Central Command stated that aircraft targeted missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar…
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US strikes Iran after attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON/DUBAI: The US military carried out strikes on Iran on Friday after an Iranian drone hit a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Each side accused the other of breaking the terms of a ceasefire reached the previous week. US Central Command stated that aircraft targeted missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar…
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Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement in Washington
WASHINGTON: Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement at the US State Department on Friday after talks mediated by the United States to end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. The ambassadors of the two countries put their signatures on the trilateral document. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the agreement marks the start…
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Bahrain denounces alleged Iranian drone attack, vows to defend sovereignty
MANAMA: Bahrain on Saturday condemned what it described as Iranian drone attacks targeting its territory, saying it reserved the right to take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and national security. In a statement carried by the state news agency, Bahraini authorities said the kingdom would exercise its full right to defend itself against…
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UK announces expansion of refugee sponsorship scheme
A person holds a water bottle whilst walking near Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, in London, Britain, June 23, 2026. — Reuters The UK interior ministry has announced it will create new legal routes for asylum seekers, including allowing community organisations to sponsor refugees based on a similar system in Canada. The system…
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World Bank approves USD1.1b financing for Bangladesh
DHAKA: The World Bank (WB) has approved an emergency financing package worth $1.1 billion for Bangladesh to help the country cope with rising food, fertiliser and fuel costs triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. The funding is aimed at protecting vulnerable households, supporting businesses and ensuring food security as Bangladesh grapples with mounting…
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US, Iran trade fresh strikes, fuelling Middle East tensions
AIRO/WASHINGTON: The fragile interim peace deal between Iran and the United States, signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month-old war, is on the brink of total collapse as both nations exchange heavy military blows and fierce recriminations in the Gulf. The latest wave of escalation triggered early on Sunday when Iran launched…
