Students start new academic year without books in Punjab

The new academic year in Punjab has commenced today (April 1).  However, a concerning issue has arisen as students across the 48,000 schools in Punjab find themselves without the necessary textbooks.  The Punjab Textbook Board, responsible for publishing and distributing academic books to schools, typically ensures that free course books are delivered to schools ahead […]

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Met office says Shawwal moon likely to rise on April 9, Eidul Fitr on 10th

The Meteorological Department once again says the Shawwal moon is likely to be seen on April 9 across the country.  While predicting the rise of Eidul Fitr moon, the department said the moon would conjunct with the sun on April 8 at 11:21pm (local time). On April 9, the age of the moon will be […]

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Sheikh Rashid says he predicted Shehabz will prevail

Awami Muslim League chief and former interior minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Monday said he had already predicted Shehbaz Sharif will prevail over Nawaz in politics. Talking to media outside the anti-terrorism court in Rawalpindi, Rashid said copies of three cases relating to May 9 incident had been provided to them. He said 17 cases […]

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Supreme Court takes suo moto notice of IHC judges’ letter

The Supreme Court on Monday took suo moto notice of the letter written by the six judges of Islamabad High Court (IHC), just days after the federal government formed a commission to investigate the interference allegations. In this connection, a seven-member bench headed by Chief Justice Faez Isa will hear the matter on Wednesday, which […]

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European regulators close in on Big Tobacco’s new tea sticks

European governments are weighing the introduction of tougher rules on cigarette makers’ new zero-tobacco heat sticks, moving to close the loopholes they were designed to exploit just months after their launch. Big tobacco companies including Philip Morris International and British American Tobacco announced the launch of the sticks, made from nicotine-infused substances like rooibos tea, […]

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Hezbollah fires heavy rockets at northern Israel

The Lebanese group Hezbollah fired rockets with heavy warheads at towns in northern Israel, saying it used the weapons against civilian targets for the first time Thursday (Mar 28) in retaliation for Israeli airstrikes the night before that killed nine, including what the group said were several paramedics. There were no reports of Israelis hurt […]

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Battles, bombardment in Gaza as Israel reschedules talks with US

Battles and bombardment pounded the Gaza Strip on Thursday (Mar 28) after Washington said Israel had agreed to reschedule talks that had been cancelled amid tensions between the allies. Israel’s military said it struck dozens of militant targets including tunnels over the previous day, and the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza reported at least 62 […]

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Vlogger Shiraz, his sister Muskan meet PM

Muhammad Shiraz, Pakistan’s youngest vlogger, recently had a special meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Shiraz is known for sharing videos about his simple life and experiences in his village on YouTube. In a heartwarming meeting at the Prime Minister’s House in Islamabad, Shiraz and his sister Muskan caught the attention and affection of Prime […]

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LHC seeks report on threats to life of PTI founder

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday sought a report from the Punjab Advocate General regarding threats to the life PTI founder in prison. The directive was issued by LHC Court Chief Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmed Khan while hearing a petition of Tehreek-e-Insaf Lawyers Forum President Afzal Azim for provision of security in jail to […]

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Aliya Hamza, Sanam Javed arrested in another case

Police have arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Aliya Hamza and social media activist Sanam Javed in connection with a case registered in Mianwali. According to sources, the jail administration will present the accused in an anti-terrorism court. Mianwali police are set to seek a transitory remand for Aliya Hamza and Sanam Javed. It’s pertinent to […]

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