PESHAWAR: The caretaker government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Tuesday announced the winter vacations schedule for public and private educational institutions in both plain and hilly areas for the academic year 2023-24. As per the notification from the Elementary and Secondary Education Department, educational institutions in plain areas will have a winter break from December 23 to 31, with schools reopening on January 1, 2024. In hilly or snowy areas, schools will be closed from December 23 to February 29, 2024, with educational institutions reopening on March 1 in the respective zone. The KP’s Higher Education, Archives, and Libraries Department…
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LAHORE: Chief Selector of the Pakistan national cricket team Wahab Riaz has revealed the 17-member squad for the upcoming tour of New Zealand. In a press conference alongside consultant Kamran Akmal, the caretaker minister announced Shadab Khan’s absence due to injury and the rest advised for wicketkeeper Muhammad Haris. Shaheen Shah Afridi will assume the leadership role for the tour, with notable players such as Babar Azam, Muhammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Saim Ayub, Muhammd Nawaz, Azam Khan, Osama Mir, Abrar Ahmed, Wasim Jr., Zaman Khan, Abbas Afridi, Aamir Jamal, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah Khan, and Sahibzada Farhan making up…
ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and founder chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has filed petition in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the cypher case, seeking acquittal and asserting the invalidity of the proceedings. In the petition filed by PTI founder Imran Khan, the argument is presented that the proceedings from November 23 until now are deemed illegal. The petition highlights that on December 12, the trial court dismissed their plea against the cypher case, contending that the trial court judge misinterpreted the term ‘complaint’ in Section 13(2)(3) of the Official Secrets Act. According to the petition, the legal…
ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday issued guidelines for candidates submitting nomination papers. Nomination papers can be submitted between December 20 and 22, with a fixed fee of Rs.100. Candidates can submit up to five nomination papers, each with different endorsers. The National Assembly seat candidate fee is Rs.30,000 (non-refundable), while the Provincial Assembly seat candidate fee is Rs.20,000 (non-refundable). Candidates must attach income tax return documents from the last three years. Basic qualifications include Pakistani citizenship and a minimum age of 25. National Assembly contestants must be voters anywhere in Pakistan, while Provincial Assembly candidates must…
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have confirmed the passing of a 40-year-old patient undergoing treatment for both monkeypox and HIV at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad two days ago. The patient, who arrived from Saudi Arabia, had been receiving medical care for monkeypox at PIMS for the past one and a half months, facing the complex challenges posed by both monkeypox (m-pox) and HIV. The intertwining health conditions underscore the heightened vulnerability of individuals with compromised immune systems. NIH Refutes Monkeypox Fatality at PIMS Contrary to earlier reports, the National Institute of Health (NIH) dismisses the notion of a…
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan, on Tuesday, rejected a review petition concerning constituencies in Balochistan’s PB-12 constituency, emphasizing that electoral constituencies cannot be altered once the election schedule is released. Details reveal that petitioner Amir Khan had approached the Supreme Court against the Balochistan High Court’s (BHC) decision. The three-member bench, led by Acting Chief Justice Sardar Tariq Masood, dismissed the petition. The Supreme Court also dismissed another petition seeking to postpone the elections, where objections were raised regarding electoral constituencies. Acting Chief Justice Sardar Tariq Masood emphasized the significance of the general election date, stating that it brings…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s exports to China experience a remarkable surge of 72.78 percent on an annual basis. Official data reveals that in the initial five months of July to November in this fiscal year, Pakistan’s exports to China witnessed a substantial increase of 72.78% compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year. The surge is attributed to the Pakistan-China Free Trade Agreement and favorable pricing in the Chinese market. During July to November of this fiscal year, Pakistan exported $1.31 billion to China, marking a significant rise of 72.78% from the $756.98 million recorded during the same period in…
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir held a meeting with Commander US Central Command General Michael Eric Korella in Washington DC. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued a statement, stating that Army Chief General Asim Munir discussed mutual interests and cooperation on regional security with General Michael Eric. The ISPR mentioned that General Munir visited the CENTCOM Joint Operations Center, where they reviewed defense training and communication enhancement between CENTCOM and the Pakistan Army.
The United States administration expressed anticipation for collaboration with Pakistan on regional security and defense cooperation, recognizing it as a ‘major non-NATO ally.’ US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller highlighted the army chief’s meetings with key officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense General Lloyd J Austin. Discussions encompassed bilateral interests, global and regional security issues, and ongoing conflicts. Miller affirmed US support for free and fair elections in Pakistan, emphasizing non-interference in the country’s political dynamics. Pentagon Press Secretary Maj Gen Pat Ryder underscored Pakistan’s significance as a regional partner, particularly in counter-terrorism efforts. Chief…
At least 116 lives were tragically lost as an earthquake devastated northwest China, causing buildings to collapse, according to state media reports on Tuesday. The powerful and shallow tremor struck Gansu province around midnight, claiming at least 105 lives and leaving nearly 400 injured. Additionally, 11 people were reported dead and 100 injured in the city of Haidong in the neighboring province of Qinghai. The earthquake caused homes to crumble and significant damage, prompting people to flee to the streets for safety. Witnesses described the terrifying experience, with one woman sharing her fear in a video posted on a social…
