LAHORE: The Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) has decided to purchase vehicles worth around Rs 70 million despite austerity guidelines issued by the provincial government. According to sources, the commission proposed the acquisition of a luxury vehicle for its president as well as four cars for senior officials. The summary was forwarded to the Punjab […]
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Experts say this is not the first time the country has found itself at the center of a geopolitical advance KARACHI: After nearly six weeks of conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran, Islamabad negotiated a two-week ceasefire, maintaining a careful balance throughout, avoiding aligning with either side while quietly working to open avenues
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During the campaign, 45 million children under the age of five will receive the polio vaccine ISLAMABAD: A week-long anti-polio campaign will begin on Monday (today) across the country, Radio Pakistan reported. During the campaign, 45 million children under the age of five will receive the polio vaccine. Health workers will go door to door
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Components of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (IKECSG), guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) and French Navy frigate FS Languedoc (D 653) transit the Strait of Hormuz on November 25, 2023. PHOTO: REUTERS ISLAMABAD: What was billed as the most important talks in decades ended without a breakthrough, but also without a collapse,
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The attackers, on motorbikes, targeted civilians at the Hazarganji fruit market and escaped within minutes. KP Police. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE QUETTA: Unidentified gunmen opened fire at a market in Quetta on Sunday morning, killing two members of the Hazara community and injuring at least three others. The killing sparked a sit-in protest by the community, disrupting
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First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari. Photo: File First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Sunday called on families and communities across Pakistan to fully cooperate with the upcoming national polio vaccination campaign, scheduled to begin on April 13, and ensure that every child is protected against the disease. The campaign aims to vaccinate more
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Reaffirms Pakistan’s desire to further strengthen its fraternal relations with the republic President Asif Ali Zardari (left) and Iraqi President Nizar Amidi (right). PHOTO: President Asif Ali Zardari on Sunday congratulated Nizar Amidi on his election as President of the Republic of Iraq, conveying his best wishes for success in his new role. Radio Pakistan
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Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. SCREENSHOT Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stressed on Sunday that the United States and Iran should continue to uphold their commitment to the ceasefire as negotiations ended without a deal. “It is imperative that the parties continue to honor their commitment to
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has welcomed recent diplomatic efforts aimed at easing tensions between the United States and Iran, considering them a positive step towards lasting peace and regional stability, while welcoming Pakistan’s constructive role in promoting dialogue and peaceful engagement. He said this was the policy and vision of illegally imprisoned former
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KARACHI: The MV SELEN arrived at the port of Karachi on Saturday, becoming the first Pakistan-bound ship to do so after the Strait of Hormuz reopened following more than a month of disruption caused by the Middle East conflict. In a statement, the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) said: “MV SELEN, operated by NLC (AP Line),
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