Category: Pakistan
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Sindh Education Department to Introduce Facial Recognition Attendance System
KARACHI: The Sindh Education Department has decided to introduce a facial recognition-based attendance system as part of measures aimed at improving transparency and accountability within the department. According to reports, the department also plans to take action against absent employees and staff members found to possess allegedly fake academic degrees. Sources within the Education Department…
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Pakistan Security Forces Kill 10 Militants in Balochistan Operations, ISPR Says
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s security forces have killed 10 suspected militants during intelligence-based operations in Balochistan, while also detaining two alleged female suicide bombers and an alleged facilitator, according to the military’s media wing. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said the operations were carried out over the past 48 hours in the districts of…
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Karachi Government Colleges Announce Intermediate Admissions, Merit Lists Released
KARACHI: The Sindh College Education Department has announced admissions to government colleges for Intermediate (First Year) and released the merit lists for students seeking admission for the new academic session. According to the department, the admission lists for students selected for government colleges have been published, allowing applicants to check the institutions allocated to them…
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Foreign Affairs Highlights Pakistan’s Diplomatic Role in Easing Iran–U.S. Tensions
ISLAMABAD: International affairs magazine Foreign Affairs has acknowledged Pakistan’s role in helping ease recent tensions between Iran and the United States, describing the country as a responsible and effective regional actor. According to the report, Pakistan demonstrated proactive diplomacy during a period of heightened uncertainty and contributed to efforts aimed at reducing tensions between the…
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Pakistan Condemns Houthi Threats, Reaffirms Support for Saudi Arabia’s Sovereignty
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned threats issued by the Houthi movement against Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping in the Red Sea, reaffirming its unwavering support for the Kingdom’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. In a statement, the Foreign Office spokesperson described the threats against Saudi Arabia and international commercial vessels as unacceptable, emphasizing the importance…
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Pakistani Mountaineers Successfully Cross Historic Phargam An Pass in the Hindu Kush After 27 Years
UPPER CHITRAL: A team of Pakistani mountaineers has successfully crossed the historic Phargam An Pass in the Hindu Kush mountain range for the first time in 27 years, marking a significant achievement for the country’s mountaineering community. The expedition successfully reached and crossed the 5,100-meter-high Phargam An Pass, reviving a route that had remained largely…
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Karachi Police Arrest All Suspects in Two-Year-Old Boy’s Kidnapping; Father’s Friend Identified as Alleged Mastermind
KARACHI: Karachi Police have arrested all suspects allegedly involved in the kidnapping of a two-year-old boy from the Manghopir Road area, with investigators identifying a close friend of the child’s father as the alleged mastermind behind the crime. According to SSP West Tariq Mastoi, law enforcement authorities have successfully apprehended the principal suspect along with…
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Azad Kashmir Election Schedule Revised; Polls to Be Held in Phases Under Army Security
MUZAFFARABAD: The Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has announced a revised schedule for the upcoming legislative elections, deciding to conduct the polls in three phases under the security oversight of the Pakistan Army. The announcement was made by Chief Election Commissioner Ghulam Mustafa Mughal during a press conference in Muzaffarabad on Tuesday.…
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Lahore High Court Issues Detailed Verdict Upholding Death Sentences in Motorway Gang Rape Case
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has released its detailed written judgment dismissing the appeals filed by the convicts in the high-profile Motorway gang rape case, upholding the death sentences awarded to the two men. The 17-page verdict was issued by a two-member bench headed by Justice Shehbaz Rizvi, reaffirming the trial court’s decision and emphasizing…
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Azaan kidnapping: Suspects confess to planning abduction for ransom
KARACHI: Significant developments have emerged in the Azaan kidnapping case in Karachi, with the arrested suspects making a series of disclosures during the investigation. According to investigators, the alleged mastermind behind the kidnapping, Ehtesham, was a close friend of the victim’s father for the past 22 years. Ehtesham admitted that he visited the area on…
