The Punjab Education Department has decided to eliminate manual college admissions across the province from 2027, shifting the entire admission process to an online system. Director Public Instruction (DPI) Punjab Dr. Ansar Azhar said the move is part of the Punjab government’s paperless policy and aims to make the admission process more convenient and efficient…

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NAROWAL: Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday urged transporters to call off strike to resolve issues with talks.   He said the Pakistan’s biggest challenge has been increasing exports adding that the government has been ready to hold talks with transporters and resolve their problems. In a video message to transporters, Ahsan Iqbal said…

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SHEIKHUPURA: Two suspects allegedly involved in the killing of two police officials in Lahore were killed in a police encounter in Sheikhupura. Sub-Inspector Adeel and Head Constable Asad were killed in firing by suspected criminals within the jurisdiction of Lahore’s Lari Adda police station on Thursday. According to police, they received information that suspects involved…

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MULTAN: Multan Airport has set a new record by handling 30 flights in a single day, citing an FIA spokesperson. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) spokesperson stated that authorities successfully completed the immigration process for all passengers, with a total of 5,070 passenger immigrations processed in a single day at Multan Airport. Out of the…

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KARACHI: At least 94 persons were injured in incidents of celebratory gunfire on the night of Independence Day in Karachi, citing rescue authorities. The nation is celebrating 79th Independence Day today with national zeal and Fervour and a renewed pledge to work with the spirit of Pakistan Movement to make the country a true Islamic…

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A local court in Karachi on Thursday acquitted alleged drug queenpin Anmol, alias Pinky, in three narcotics cases registered against her at the Gizri police station. The three cases were registered against the alleged cocaine trafficker at the Gizri police station in 2020, 2021 and 2022. At the outset of today’s hearing, Pinky’s counsel argued…

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday declared that every drop of Pakistan’s water was a “red line”, warning that India would face a direct response if it failed to come back to the right path. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the Yadgar-e-Fatah monument in Islamabad on eve of Independence Day, the prime minister said…

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LONDON: Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK Tipu Usman has stated that Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah firmly believed in the rule of law, reasoned argument, dialogue and political negotiation despite differences with opponents. He was speaking at the art exhibition by Mont Rose Foundation, titled “Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah: A Legacy Beyond Time,” celebrating the…

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Pakistan’s civilian and military leadership has stressed the need for unity and reforms as the nation celebrates 79 years of independence today. According to state-run Radio Pakistan, the day dawned with a 31-gun salute in Islamabad and a 21-gun salute at the provincial headquarters. A change of guards ceremony was also held at the mausoleum of…

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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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