The passing marks have been increased from 33% to 40%, and students will now receive up to 5 grace marks, which can be applied to a maximum of two subjects. However, if a student fails in a third subject, these grace marks won’t be applicable. Initially, there was a proposal to increase the grace marks […]
According to the report compiled by the National Institute of Health (NIH), Pakistan has reported 20,057 dengue cases from January 1 to November 15. The sources said 10 people lost their lives due to dengue during the same period. The NIH sources said that Sindh and GB have not shared the data regarding dengue cases […]
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller expressed concern over the ongoing terrorist incidents in Pakistan and the abduction of police officers during a press briefing in Washington. Miller acknowledged the significant losses suffered by the Pakistani people due to terrorism. He stated that the US stands with the families affected by such violence, particularly in […]
The committee has issued a protest call against the imposition of a presidential ordinance by the Azad Kashmir administration. The Joint People’s Action Committee has given the strike call in a meeting to protest against arrests made in Rawalakot and Mirpur. The committee demanded the end of the newly promulgated presidential ordinance and the implementation […]
As per details, the ordinance imposed by the AJK government requires administrative approval for any protest, which the JAAC believes restricts democratic freedoms. The strike is a response to the recent arrests in Rawalakot and Mirpur, and the JAAC demands the repeal of the Presidential Ordinance and implementation of their Charter of Demands. Moreover, the […]
According to a notification issued by the provincial government, schools will reopen a t8:45 AM. The notification also mandates that all students, teachers, and school staff must wear masks, and school administrations will be responsible for ensuring compliance with this directive. Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb addressed the situation, stating that difficult decisions had been made […]
As per details, the flour mill owners have jacked up the price of 80kg bags by Rs1300 in these districts. In a separate development, the Naan Bai Association has called an emergency meeting over the rate of bread (roti). Earlier, the federal government abolished a 5.5 percent advance income tax after successful talks with the […]
Bitcoin, the world’s biggest and best-known cryptocurrency, has more than doubled this year. It was last at $92,104 in Asian hours on Wednesday, having touched a record high of $94,078 just toward the end of the previous session. The Financial Times, citing two people with knowledge, said Trump Media and Technology Group (DJT.O), opening a […]
The decision comes as President Joe Biden works to boost Ukraine’s war effort in the final two months of his administration before Ukraine aid critic Donald Trump takes power in January. On Sunday, Biden gave Ukraine the green light to fire US-supplied long-range missiles into Russian territory for the first time. The US official added […]
Decades of sporadic conflict between the military and ethnic rebel groups have left the Southeast Asian country littered with deadly landmines and munitions. But the military’s ouster of Aung San Suu Kyi’s government in 2021 has turbocharged conflict in the country and birthed dozens of newer “People’s Defence Forces” now battling to topple the military. […]
