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PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to abolish BS program in all public colleges. The provincial government will replace it with associate degree program. In a notification issued by the education department, it declared various subjects in the BS programs unnecessary. It added that the BS degree program has been discontinued at 36 colleges. The programs which have been discontinued include Pashto, Political Science, Urdu, and Pak Study. The government highlighted that the drop-out ratio is higher than enrollment in BS program, adding that the unnecessary subjects will be replace with market-oriented subjects. Overall, 230 BS programs in…
LAHORE – The Punjab government has officially ended the traditional system of forest timber auctions, imposing an immediate and indefinite ban on all tree cutting and timber auctions across the province. The government has issued a notification in this regard, stating that all forms of forest wood auctions, including those involving firewood, have been suspended until further notice. The directive states that new, transparent rules and procedures will be developed using modern technology, including mapping systems. The director general of the Forests, Wildlife, and Fisheries Department has been instructed to ensure strict implementation of the order. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam…
ISLAMABAD – A total lunar eclipse will occur between the night of September 7 and 8, 2025, and will be fully visible across Pakistan, said the Met Office in a statement. The celestial event will also be visible from many parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, the western regions of North America, and eastern areas of South America. Those located in the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Arctic, and Antarctica will also be able to witness the eclipse. According to Pakistan Standard Time (PST), the stages of the eclipse are as follows: Penumbral eclipse begins at 8:28 PM…
ISLAMABAD – Pakistani TikTok star Samiya Hijab has responded to rumours circulating on social media, sharing new revelations about her personal life and recent threats. The social media star filed a case after receiving threats of kidnapping and murder from a man, later identified as her former fiancé, Hassan Zaid. In a recent video, she revealed that the individual threatening her and attempting to kidnap her was her ex-fiancé, with whom she had previously been engaged. The influencer clarified that she ended her relationship with Hassan after finding disturbing things about him. She mentioned refused to accept money from him…
ISLAMABAD – Tensions surfaced within Islamabad High Court (IHC) as senior judges Babar Sattar and Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan raised questions at Chief Justice Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar’s management of court. The letter, shared ahead of an upcoming full court meeting, mentioned Chief Justice of undermining judicial independence, sidelining senior judges, and misusing administrative powers. During Tuesday’s session, which was presided over by Justice Dogar and attended by all sitting judges, he announced second full court meeting scheduled for Wednesday at 2 pm. Such gatherings are used to review institutional performance and set priorities; however, this year’s proceedings are overshadowed by…
RAWALPINDI – Police in Rawalpindi have registered a case against the principal of a private academy for allegedly sexually assaulting a matriculation student under the pretext of marriage and later forcing her into an abortion. The incident reportedly took place in the jurisdiction of Pirwadhai Police Station. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the accused, identified as Zia ur Rehman, allegedly exploited his position as principal of Asad Academy in Khayaban-e-Sir Syed to coerce the student, who had enrolled in 2023 to prepare for her matric exams. The victim alleges that in May 2025, she was called to the…
MANDI BAHAUDDIN – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken serious notice of the display of her image on a mosque in Mandi Bahauddin. Reports said she has sought an explanation from the district’s deputy commissioner. CM Maryam Nawaz expressed displeasure over the act and reprimanded the deputy commissioner for allowing such a display. She directed all district administrations and government institutions to strictly adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) regarding the use of her photographs. She emphasized that official portraits should only be used as per policy guidelines, and any violation of these norms would not be tolerated.…
ISLAMABAD – More trouble for Saad ur-Rehman alias Ducky Bhai as authorities uncovered massive financial holdings of famous YouTuber in sweeping crackdown on illegal online gambling promotions. Pakistani journalist and TV host Javed Chaudhry made startling revalations saying investigators found 6Lac dirhams in Dubai, Rs150 million in Pakistani bank accounts, and Rs325,000 in digital wallets, all of which have been seized and transferred to the government treasury. National Cyber Crime Investigation Authority (NCCIA) claims Ducky Bhai used his YouTube channel and social media platforms to promote unregistered gambling apps, causing massive financial losses to unsuspecting users. Evidence recovered from his…
LAHORE – Pakistan’s most populated region and home to agrciulture land Punjab is facing catastrophic flood crisis as Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej rivers swell to alarming levels amid heavy rains and massive water releases from India. Amid alarming situation, authorities taken drastic action, blowing up the protective embankment at Head Sidhnai near Pir Mahal to prevent a bigger disaster. Water flow at Head Sidhnai surged to 173,000 cusecs, submerging over two dozen villages in Khanewal. Sutlej River continues to rise, with Head Ganda Singh recording 269,000 cusecs, while a breached embankment near Mari Mian Sahib in Bahawalnagar has engulfed farmlands…
KARACHI – The currency market in Pakistan witnessed some changes on Wednesday, with major currencies maintaining relatively stable exchange rates against Pakistani rupee. US Dollar was trading at Rs282.6 for buying and Rs283.4 for selling. Euro was quoted at Rs329.7 (buying) and Rs331.5 (selling), while UK Pound stood at Rs381.5 and Rs383.5. UAE Dirham was at Rs76.95/77.15 and Saudi Riyal at Rs75.25/75.45. Australian Dollar at Rs183.5/188.5, Canadian Dollar at Rs205/210, and Japanese Yen at Rs1.90/2.00. Currency Symbol Buying Selling US Dollar USD 282.6 283.4 Euro EUR 329.7 331.5 UK…