Sargodha: The Chairman of Higher Education Commission, Prof. Mukhtar Ahmed, addressed an interactive session titled & Challenges for Higher Education: A way Forward’ organized by the University of Sargodha. The event was held at the university’s main campus and was attended by senior faculty members, administrative officers and other distinguished guests. The Vice Chancellor of…
A tragic incident in Abu Dhabi has claimed the life of a fourth Pakistani national after missile debris struck a residential area, highlighting the growing risks amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to officials, the incident occurred on Sweihan Street, a mixed residential and industrial zone, when debris fell following the interception of…
Pakistan is adopting a cautious and balanced strategy as tensions continue to rise in the Gulf region. The government has decided to avoid direct involvement in the ongoing conflict and instead focus on diplomacy and peaceful solutions. The position was shared during a special security briefing held in Islamabad, where political leaders were informed about…
By: Sayed Anwar Bangladesh, since its independence, held 11 general elections over the years. The country faced hard times to establish a minimum democratic system. After the secession from Pakistan in 1971, it endured ‘populist authoritarianism'(1972-75) and ‘military dictatorship'(1975-1990) for almost 19 years. In 1991, the first parliamentary election was held under a parliamentary system…
ISLAMABAD: A wave of criticism from Pakistani social media users has led to the deletion of a controversial post by Sky News after it allegedly carried what many described as false claims about Pakistan. The report suggested that Afghanistan’s air force had carried out an attack on Pakistan. However, social media users were quick to…
HANOI, (Reuters/ James Pearson) – The United States rejects China’s “unlawful” maritime claims in the South China Sea and stands with Southeast Asian countries facing Chinese “coercion”, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday. China rejected Blinken’s comments, which he made in an address in a video conference with foreign ministers from the Association…
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ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed that Pakistan is fully prepared to navigate a rapidly transforming global order marked by multi-polarity, evolving alliances, and mounting geopolitical competition. Addressing the inaugural session of the Pakistan Governance Forum 2026, Dar emphasized that Pakistan believes in resolving disputes through dialogue and diplomacy while…
The Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) of Pakistan organized a significant seminar titled ‘Climate Change & Emergencies’ in connection with International Disaster Risk Reduction Day, focusing on the pressing issues of climate change and emergencies. The seminar was organised by Sajid Ali Chadhar, Head of Emergency Relief & Disaster Management Program and Operations…
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has been informed by the Punjab Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Department that teaching hospitals across the province currently have 1,785 ventilators, with plans to procure an additional 500 ICU ventilators in the upcoming financial year 2025–26. The details were shared in a progress report submitted to the court during…
