Category: Pakistan
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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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IHC declares ‘unlawful’ passport control listing illegal
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ruled that citizens cannot be subjected to travel restrictions without lawful authority and due process, declaring the inclusion of a person’s name on the Passport Control List (PCL) without following the prescribed legal procedure to be unlawful. In a detailed judgement, the court ordered the removal of citizen…
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Aleema Khan moves IHC against Imran Khan’s alleged solitary confinement
ISLAMABAD: The sister of jailed Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, Aleema Khan, has approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC), alleging that her brother is being held in unlawful solitary confinement at Adiala Jail. The petition, filed through Barrister Salman Safdar, names the superintendent of Adiala Jail, the inspector general of prisons, the National Accountability…
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Illegal Human Placenta Smuggling Case: Court grants FIA remand of suspects
ISLAMABAD: The District and Sessions Court in Islamabad on Friday handed over five suspects to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on a four-day physical remand in a case involving the illegal sale and purchase of human placentas. Earlier in the day, officials stated that the FIA had dismantled an alleged international human placenta smuggling network…
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Suicide bomber among eight terrorists killed in IBOs in Kharan, Mastung: ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Eight Indian proxy terrorists, including a would-be suicide bomber, were killed during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted by security forces in Balochistan, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday. According to the ISPR, security forces conducted two high-tempo intelligence-driven operations in Kharan and Mastung districts of Balochistan, as part of the country’s ongoing relentless…
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AJK police bust JAAC funding network, arrest four operatives
RAWALAKOT: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Police on Saturday claimed to have busted the funding network of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), arresting four suspected operatives. According to police, the network was involved in collecting funds through intimidation and extortion and was also receiving financial support from abroad. Authorities claimed the money was…
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LESCO Plans Major Administrative Reshuffle to Improve Performance and Accountability
Lahore: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has decided to carry out a large-scale reshuffle of its officers as part of an initiative aimed at improving operational efficiency, enhancing accountability, and addressing concerns over performance and governance within the organization. According to LESCO sources, Chief Executive Ramzan Butt has completed a comprehensive performance review covering…
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Iran Seeks Swift Return of 13,000–18,000 Containers Stranded at Pakistani Ports
Islamabad: Iranian authorities are seeking the early return of between 13,000 and 18,000 cargo containers currently stranded at various Pakistani ports after shipping disruptions caused during the recent conflict involving Iran and the United States. According to Iranian officials, the containers were originally destined for Iranian ports but became delayed as maritime logistics were disrupted…
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4.3-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Kohlu Again as Seismic Activity Continues in Balochistan
Kohlu: Another earthquake struck Kohlu district in Balochistan on Saturday, with the Pakistan Meteorological Department’s Seismological Centre recording a magnitude of 4.3 on the Richter scale, continuing a series of tremors that have affected the region over the past two days. According to the Seismological Centre, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 15 kilometres,…
