ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Syed Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday urged provincial authorities and universities to ensure a free, fair and transparent Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) scheduled for October 26, 2025. Addressing a press conference at the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council […]
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Pakistan faces internet slowdown amid suspected PEACE cable fault
KARACHI: Internet users across Pakistan faced slow browsing and connectivity disruptions on Tuesday after reports emerged of a possible fault in the PEACE submarine cable system, one of the country’s key international data routes. According to media reports, digital expert Habibullah Khan said on social media that a “cable cut […]
BISE Lahore introduces biometric attendance system for exams
LAHORE: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore on Tuesday launched a biometric attendance system for students appearing in examinations, in a bid to enhance transparency and prevent impersonation. A spokesperson for the board said the new system has been rolled out during the ongoing Intermediate Second Annual […]
“If You Want the Trophy, We’ll Hold a Ceremony And Receive It There” — Mohsin Naqvi responds to BCCI
The President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), Mohsin Naqvi, has formally responded to a letter from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding the Asia Cup trophy. According to reliable sources, the BCCI had written to the ACC President requesting the handover of the Asia Cup […]
Punjab launches mobile police stations, licensing units
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated the province’s first Mobile Police Station and Licensing Unit project, designed to provide policing and licensing services directly to citizens’ doorsteps. The mobile units will facilitate citizens with FIR registration, learner and regular driving licences, renewals, international licences, and services […]
Gold, cash, 91 bank accounts seized from Saad Rizvi: Azma Bukhari
LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari revealed on Tuesday that gold, silver, luxury watches, and multiple bank accounts have been recovered from Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Rizvi’s residence as part of an ongoing crackdown against the group. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, the minister said 1.92 kilograms of […]
PTI demands KP CM’s meeting with Imran Khan before full cabinet formation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Khan has said that it is essential for the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to meet the party’s founder Imran Khan. Speaking to the media, he stated that if the meeting is not granted, the party will form a short-term cabinet, while […]
Parliamentary Secretary’s WhatsApp hacked, fake messages sent for money
ISLAMABAD: Parliamentarians have become the latest targets of hackers, as Parliamentary Secretary for Science and Technology, Dr. Nikhat Shakeel, revealed that her WhatsApp account was hacked and misused for fraudulent activities. According to Dr. Nikhat, hackers gained access to her WhatsApp account and began sending messages to her contacts, soliciting […]
No place for hatred, chaos or terrorism in Pakistan: PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday extended Diwali greetings to the Hindu community, affirming that there is no room for hatred, chaos, or terrorism in Pakistan. Speaking at a Diwali event hosted at the Prime Minister’s House, PM Shehbaz acknowledged the contributions of all communities to the country and […]
TikTok removes 25.4m videos in Pakistan over guideline violations
WEB DESK: TikTok has released its Community Guidelines Enforcement Report for the second quarter of 2025, reaffirming its commitment to creating a safe and responsible digital environment for users worldwide. According to the report, TikTok removed 25.4 million videos in Pakistan between April and June 2025 for violating its community […]









