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PMDC exempts current MBBS and BDS students from new passing and attendance rules

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In February, PMDC increased passing grades from 50% to 70% and attendance requirements from 75% to 90% The Medical and Dental Council of Pakistan has clarified that there will be no implementation of the revised attendance and pass mark requirements for MBBS and BDS students enrolled till the academic session 2024-2025. The decision, made at […]

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Imran Khan rules out talks with establishment, says only Achakzai will mediate

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Lawyer Gohar expresses concerns over 27th Constitutional Amendment, stresses need for consensus Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan said there would be no negotiations with the government or the establishment, stressing that any discussions would be conducted only through Mahmood Khan Achakzai, the leader of the opposition alliance. Following a meeting of the party founder with

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Military police take control of Pindi as traffic jam continues at Kachehri Chowk

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Closure of routes due to construction of underpass and flyover causes disruption; ambulances, school vans stuck for hours A view of the start of the Kachhari Chowk megaproject (flyover, underpass). Photo: INP Road closures due to the construction of the “state-of-the-art” Kachehri underpass and flyover continued to cause severe traffic disruptions for the second consecutive

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27th Amendment will be government-led, not ‘parachuted’ from nowhere: Dar

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Opposition alliance vows to block 27th Amendment, calling it threat to Pakistan’s foundations Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar addresses the National Assembly session. Photo: Facebook/File Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed the government’s commitment to introducing the 27th constitutional amendment, stressing that the initiative is entirely government-led

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SHC reserves verdict in case against SIU officials accused of kidnapping and extortion

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The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday reserved its verdict on a petition accusing Special Investigation Unit (SIU) officials of kidnapping a citizen of Karachi and demanding ransom. The case is linked to a recent incident of mistreatment in custody by the SIU. At least seven SIU officers were suspended after Irfan allegedly died as

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Pakistan, Canada agree to boost canola trade amid Ottawa’s efforts to capture new markets

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Pakistan has indicated it is ready to import Canadian canola, as Ottawa seeks to diversify markets for the product following trade tensions with China. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar held a telephone call with his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand, reaffirming the strength of ties between Pakistan and Canada and highlighting

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Zardari calls for eradication of poverty and equal rights for all at Doha summit

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Calls for resolution of Palestinian and Kashmir disputes in line with UN Security Council resolutions President Zardari addresses the World Summit for Social Development in Doha on November 4, 2025 Photo: Radio Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari stressed the need for social integration based on equality, solidarity and respect for human rights. Addressing the World

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The second phase of the Pink Scooty project will soon begin

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Sindh government plans to expand scheme to promote safe and independent travel of women, says Sharjeel “Pink Scooty Scheme”, a Sindh government initiative that provides free electric scooters to women Building on its first successful rollout in September, the Sindh government has announced the start of the second phase of the Pink Scooty programme, confirmed

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Ishaq Dar calls Chromebook assembly an ‘industrial milestone’ for Pakistan

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“It’s not just about assembling devices, but also about future exports, new jobs and a stronger digital economy” Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar. Photo: SCREENSHOT Google has begun local assembly of Chromebooks in Pakistan, a development the government says will boost digital hardware manufacturing, create jobs and strengthen

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Heavy rains and hail disrupt life in Dir and Swat

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Standing crops, orchards, vehicles are damaged and power supply collapses across the district Heavy rains accompanied by a hailstorm lashed Upper Dir and Swat districts of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, leading to a sharp drop in temperature and causing widespread disruption. In Dir, showers and hail plunged into darkness and triggered flash floods in waterways, blocking traffic on

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