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Thar Desert Train Safari to depart today from Karachi
KARACHI: The Sindh government will launch a special Thar Desert Train Safari today (Thursday) as part of celebrations marking Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day. The special train will depart from Karachi and travel through Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas and Umerkot before reaching Khokhrapar, offering passengers an opportunity to explore the region’s historical and cultural heritage. The safari will…
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Arslan Naseer’s hilarious take on Durefishan’s accent controversy
Pakistani actor and comedian Arslan Naseer has weighed in on the discussion surrounding Durefishan Saleem’s accent, using his usual humour to question the criticism aimed at the actress. Taking to Instagram, Arslan shared a video with the caption, “What if it is a character requirement? Is the monthly English test going on?” Through the caption,…
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NDMA says 155 people die in current monsoon season
ISLAMABAD: The NDMA officials have informed the Senate standing committee for water resources on Thursday that 155 fatalities have reported during the ongoing monsoon season that began from June 26. The Senate committee session, chaired by Senator Jam Saifullah Khan, was also attended by Chairman National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lt. Gen. Inaam Haider Malik.…
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SC judges’ basic salary increased by Rs400,000
ISLAMABAD: The salaries and benefits of Supreme Court (SC) judges have been increased to bring them in line with those of judges of the Federal Constitutional Court, following approval by President Asif Ali Zardari on the federal government’s recommendation. The revised salaries and allowances will take effect retrospectively from 10 December 2025, with judges also…
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UN says 2 staff arrested by Afghan intelligence agency
Two staff members of the United Nations mission in Afghanistan have been arrested by the country’s intelligence agency, the world body told AFP on Tuesday, adding that it had no access to them for two days. “We confirm that two Afghan UNAMA male staff members were detained by officials of the de facto General Directorate…
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Afghan students divided over smartphone ban at universities
Forced to leave their smartphones off campus, Afghan university students are divided over whether the new anti-tech rule has disrupted their studies or done wonders for their concentration. Soon after Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada ordered government workers to stop using smartphones in June, the ban was also imposed in the world of academia. A 29-year-old…
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Three-day-old bride ‘killed’ by father, brothers for honour in Khanewal
KHANEWAL: A newlywed woman was allegedly killed by her father and brothers in the name of ‘honour’ in Khanewal, ARY News reported on Thursday, quoting police. The incident was reported in Chak No. 170/10-R, Khanewal district, where the victim, Iqra, had married a man of her choice three days before her death. Police alleged that Iqra’s…
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MLO removed over Mir Raza’s initial autopsy report
KARACHI: Dr. Osama Sheikh of Jinnah Hospital Karachi, who performed the first autopsy of the slain Mir Raza, has been removed from his post, ARY News reported citing sources. Hospital officials stated that several mistakes emerged in the initial autopsy report of Mir Raza conducted by Dr. Osama Sheikh. Consequently, he has been directed to…
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Shaikh Ayaz University Shikarpur and SEGi University Malaysia Establish Strategic Partnership to Promote Higher Education and Research
SHIKARPUR: Shaikh Ayaz University Shikarpur and SEGi University Malaysia have established a strategic academic partnership aimed at promoting higher education, research, student and faculty exchanges, and international academic collaboration. A virtual signing ceremony for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was held between the two universities, attended by senior leadership, faculty members, officers and focal persons…
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Booster Dose Vaccination Campaign Continues in Ghotki’s Riverine Areas
GHOTKI: The campaign to administer booster doses to children in the riverine areas of Ghotki and Ubauro is continuing, with the district administration and the World Health Organization (WHO) reviewing the progress and arrangements of the ongoing immunization drive. A meeting was held between Deputy Commissioner Ghotki Manzoor Ahmed and WHO Sindh Team Leader Charles…
