Islamabad, Mar 18, 2025: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Syndicate, in its 85th meeting on Monday, introduced revised academic policies for medical and dental students. Led by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ahsan Waheed Rathore, the meeting approved stricter attendance and passing criteria in line with the latest directives from the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC). These updated regulations will be implemented from the 2024-25 academic session. As per the new policy, students must maintain a minimum of 90% attendance to be eligible for annual exams. Additionally, the passing percentage for professional examinations has been raised to 70%. This…
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Islamabad, Mar 18, 2025: Pakistani actor Danish Taimoor’s is facing criticism over his remarks about men having the right to four marriages. His statement, made during a special Ramazan transmission, has sparked a heated debate on social media. The controversy unfolded while Taimoor was co-hosting a live television show alongside former news anchor Rabia Anam. His wife, actress Ayeza Khan, was also present during the discussion. During the segment, Taimoor stated that men are permitted to marry up to four times, adding, “The permission is there, but I haven’t exercised it yet—that’s another matter.” He further clarified, “I won’t do…
Islamabad, Mar 18, 2025: The Saudi Riyal (SAR) experienced a minor dip against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market, settling at Rs74.70 on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Exchange companies adjusted their selling rates, offering 1 SAR for Rs75.10, as reported by the Forex Association of Pakistan. Saudi Riyal and Its Importance The Saudi Riyal (SAR), the official currency of Saudi Arabia, is subdivided into 100 halalas. It plays a significant role in Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves, as a large number of Pakistani expatriates live and work in Saudi Arabia, sending remittances back home. Strong Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Relations Pakistan…
Islamabad, Mar 18, 2025: Self-driving technology aims to create safer roads, but how well do these vehicles handle unexpected scenarios? One bizarre experiment tested autonomous cars with a classic cartoon-style trick—an optical illusion designed to make them crash. The results revealed surprising weaknesses in some of the most advanced self-driving systems. The Cartoon-Inspired Challenge While painted fake walls aren’t a real-world hazard, YouTuber and ex-NASA engineer Mark Rober set out to test whether self-driving cars could be deceived in a way similar to Wile E. Coyote’s iconic attempts to trap the Road Runner. His latest video, “Can You Fool a…
Islamabad, Mar 18, 2025: Despite ongoing scrutiny over its future in the U.S., TikTok is taking proactive steps to enhance user safety. The platform has introduced “Security Checkup,” a centralized dashboard designed to strengthen account protection and make security settings more accessible. Users can find this new feature under “Settings and Privacy” → “Security & permissions.” It streamlines essential security controls, allowing account holders to easily link their phone number and email for backup login options. Additionally, users can enable two-factor authentication (2FA), passkeys, and biometric login options like facial recognition—all within a single interface. A major advantage of this…
Islamabad, Mar 18, 2025: Auto financing in Pakistan has surged to Rs. 249 billion by the end of February, rising from Rs. 241.6 billion in January. This increase highlights a growing reliance on bank leasing for both new and used vehicles. The key driver behind this trend is a sharp decline in interest rates, which have dropped from 22% to 12% over the past eight months. While the current financing level shows steady recovery, it remains lower than the all-time high of Rs. 368 billion recorded in June 2022. Strong Vehicle Sales Reflect Market Confidence The demand for cars, SUVs,…
Islamabad, Mar 18, 2025: Pakistan is edging closer to securing a vital financial agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as discussions over the Memorandum of Economic and Financial Policies (MEFP) gain momentum. This draft document, shared by the IMF with Pakistani authorities, aims to establish a consensus before finalizing a staff-level agreement under the $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). The success of this agreement is crucial, as it would enable Pakistan to formally request the release of a $1 billion tranche from the IMF’s Executive Board. The funds are essential for stabilizing the country’s economy and ensuring fiscal…
Islamabad, Mar 18, 2025: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced a major step toward modernizing education in the province by digitizing all schools under the Education Department. This initiative aims to improve transparency, enhance efficiency, and ensure better monitoring of student and teacher attendance. In a recent meeting on school education, CM Murad Ali Shah emphasized the integration of facial recognition technology to track attendance digitally. This move will minimize absenteeism and improve overall school management. Financial Autonomy for Schools Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Shah revealed that the school administration will receive full autonomy over their…
Islamabad, Mar 18, 2025: Pakistan’s export sector has shown notable growth in the first eight months of the fiscal year 2024-25, with exports reaching $22.074 billion, marking an 8.42% increase from the $20.359 billion recorded during the same period last year. According to provisional data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), this upward trend highlights the resilience of the country’s trade sector despite economic challenges. On the other hand, imports also witnessed an increase of 7.6%, rising to $37.875 billion from $35.199 billion in the corresponding period of the previous year. This increase in imports has influenced the country’s…
Islamabad, Mar 17, 2025: The Sindh government has introduced a dedicated job portal to streamline employment opportunities across both public and private sectors in the province. Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, Senior Provincial Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, prominent business leaders, and other distinguished guests graced the launch event. According to the Sindh government’s spokesperson, the newly launched digital platform, ‘I Work for Sindh,’ promotes a fair and merit-based recruitment process for government and private sector roles. In a conversation on ARY News’ program ‘Ba Khabar Sawera,’ Sadia Javed highlighted that…
