KARACHI: The National Disaster Management Authority and Met Office’s heatwave alarm has prompted the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) to announce the postponing of the class 9 and 10 annual examinations. “With reference to Notification No. SO(Boards-I)/U&B/Annual-Exam2024, all parties involved are hereby notified that the SSC Part I & II 1st Annual Examination-2024 which was originally scheduled to take place from May 21 to 27 2024, has been postponed. This decision was made in response to the heat wave alert that was issued by NDMA & PDMA. Mr. Muhammad Ali Malkani, Controlling Authority Sindh Boards of Education Minister, Universities…
Author: Iqra Khan
The Government and the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic news of the martyrdom of President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, and the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in a helicopter crash. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and to the people and government of the Islamic Republic of Iran in this moment of profound sorrow and grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the martyrs and the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran.…
There is a heatwave starting on Tuesday, according to the National Disaster Management Authority. The NDMA has issued an advice stating that from Thursday through the 27th of this month, there is a high chance of severe heat wave conditions in Punjab and Sindh. People are urged to take measures and limit their needless exposure to direct sunlight in light of the heat wave and its potentially harmful effects on their health. It is recommended that farmers oversee their crops and modify their schedules according to the meteorological conditions. It has also been suggested to livestock owners to shield their…
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has alluded to the potential of a championship battle this season following the team’s podium finish at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. While Max Verstappen secured his fifth victory of the season, he faced strong competition from McLaren’s Lando Norris who finished just seven-tenths of a second behind the Dutchman at the chequered flag. Not far behind was Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc trailing the leading duo by only a few seconds. Following Verstappen’s dominant performances over the past two F1 seasons leading to championship victories Vasseur suggested that his pursuit of another title will be more…
In order to gather information for its thorough investigation of the proposed PTCL-Telenor merger, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is sending out detailed questionnaires to market participants, obtaining their responses, and getting feedback from the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). The efficiencies that the merging firms claim will also be evaluated by CCP, and they must benefit customers. The proposed purchase of Telenor Pakistan by Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is presently the subject of a Phase II review by CCP. This important evaluation will decide whether to accept the merger and what restrictions might be put in place to…
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter suffered a “hard landing,” according to state media. Officials added that while search efforts were underway, bad weather was making them more difficult. According to Iranian official media, “the incident happened on Sunday in the East Azerbaijan province of Iran, close to Jolfa.”Iranians were asked to pray for Raisi by the semi-official Fars news agency, and state television aired prayers for his protection. Raisi was on his way back from a trip to neighboring Azerbaijan, where he had gone with President Ilham Aliyev to dedicate a dam.Three helicopters were in the Iranian president’s escort, according…
Foreign Minister of Türkiye Hakan Fidan arrives in Islamabad on a two-day official visit. He was received by Additional Foreign Secretary (Afghanistan & West Asia) Ambassador Ahmed Naseem Warraich and accorded a warm welcome. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will call on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and hold extensive discussions with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50. The two sides will review the state of bilateral relations and assess preparations for upcoming high-level engagements between the two countries
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone discussion today with His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The two Leaders discussed the robust bilateral relations between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, exploring various avenues for further strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors. This dialogue underscored the profound and enduring partnership between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. They reviewed preparations for the visit of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud to Pakistan. Deputy Prime Minister…
PESHAWAR: While students in private schools have many options at their finger tips for academic support, students in public schools depends only on their textbooks to help them achieve good grades. However, with the shortage of textbooks in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) schools, many parents are left to deal with their children’s diminished academic prospects. Imtiaz Khan, a father of four, was one such parent who talked about his difficulties setting up books for each of his three children. Due to financial difficulties, some parents are already pulling their kids out of school these days. In a situation like this, how can…
DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Shakibullah of the University of Agriculture DI Khan (UAD) stated that the advancement of high-quality education and the growth of the university were given first priority.He stated in a statement that new departments were being established to train students to meet the demands of the developing industry. He said “that the UAD was included among the top universities in the nation as well as in the region.and promise to work together to ensure the university’s continued growth. At the time, it was successfully offering high-quality education to students from DI Khan and the surrounding…
