65 m. ago Ajoka Institute showcases emerging talent with ‘Jhalli Kithay Jaway?’ and original scripts

Ajoka Institute is set to bring the stage alive with a vibrant showcase of young talent, featuring a full theatrical performance alongside dramatic readings of bold new scripts developed within its training programmes. This much-anticipated event marks the public debut of students from Ajoka’s Art of Acting and Art of Writing courses. The performance will […]

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67 m. ago inDrive’s Alternativa Film Festival 2026 invites Pakistani filmmakers

The Alternativa Film Festival, supported by global mobility platform inDrive, has officially opened submissions for its 2026 edition, inviting filmmakers from Pakistan and across the Global South to participate. Set to take place in Colombia, the festival boasts an expanded prize fund of USD 120,000 – a USD 20,000 increase from its previous edition. Submissions […]

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69 m. ago Chris Martin makes first public appearance since Dakota Johnson breakup

Chris Martin is taking his newfound single status in stride. The Coldplay frontman made his first public appearance since his breakup with Dakota Johnson was revealed, taking a casual stroll through New York City June 16. During the excursion, Chris, 48, opted for darker tones as he paired a black T-shirt and pants with a […]

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2 h. ago WCLA officials ‘fail’ to enforce implementation of building by

A nine-storey commercial plaza-complete with three unauthorised basements-has sprung up in the heart of Shah Alam Chowk, openly flouting the very heritage-protection project that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched to cleanse the Walled City of encroachments and restore its Mughal-era grandeur. The Rs10 billion “Revival of Lahore” scheme, endorsed by former premier Nawaz Sharif […]

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2 h. ago Zardari visits Naval HQs, lauds Pakistan Navy’s response in Marka

President Asif Ali Zardari visited the Naval Headquarters where he was warmly received by Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf. Upon arrival, the President was presented with a guard of honour by a smartly turned-out contingent of the Pakistan Navy. According to ISPR, President Zardari laid a floral wreath at the Martyrs’ Monument […]

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3 h. ago DG ISPR lauds students’ critical role as ‘frontline force’ in ‘information war’

Lt-Gen Ahmed Sharif states Pakistan will continue to act as a net stabiliser in the region KARACHI: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif lauded the critical role the students played as the “frontline force” in Pakistan’s “information war,” during the recent Operation Bunyanum Marsoos and Marka-e-Haq. Speaking at a […]

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5 h. ago Mass displacement of Palestinians in Gaza reaches over 680,000 as Israeli genocide intensifies

GENEVA/GAZA: The United Nations reported on Wednesday that more than 680,000 Palestinians have been forcibly displaced across Gaza in the last three months, as Israel’s military operations continue to escalate. UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, citing the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), highlighted that Israeli authorities issued a new displacement order on Tuesday, […]

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9 h. ago Over 5,000 Israelis flee homes amid fears of Iranian strikes

TEL AVIV – As tensions between Iran and Israel continue to rise, fear has gripped thousands of Israeli citizens, prompting more than 5,000 people to flee their homes in search of safety. The mass departure, confirmed by Israel’s Interior Ministry, reflects growing anxiety over the possibility of direct Iranian missile or drone strikes targeting civilian […]

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9 h. ago “Terrifying nights and missile sirens”: Pakistanis recall horror after returning from Iran

ISLAMABAD – As tensions between Iran and Israel escalate, hundreds of Pakistani citizens who were living or traveling in Iran have returned home, sharing harrowing accounts of fear, chaos, and destruction. Mohammad Hassan, a student at the University of Tehran, recently returned to Pakistan and described the terrifying experience. “Those nights were horrifying,” he said. […]

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9 h. ago Cambridge Confirms Partial Exam Paper Leak in June 2025, Assures Fair Grading

Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) has confirmed a partial leak of three exam papers ahead of the June 2025 exams, following a thorough internal investigation. In a statement released Thursday, the board reassured students and parents that all candidates would receive fair and just results, emphasizing its commitment to academic integrity. The investigation revealed that […]

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10 h. ago Inaugural Ivy Future of Pakistan Conference at Yale Explores Governance and Diplomacy

The Ivy Future of Pakistan Conference at Yale University united students from top Ivy League schools with global policy experts, officials, and diplomats to underscore Pakistan’s pivotal role in global diplomacy and the substantial contributions of its diaspora in the U.S. In his keynote address, Pakistan’s former Ambassador, Ali Jehangir Siddiqui, stressed the necessity for […]

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10 h. ago Pakistani sisters drown in UK’s North Wales; calls for investigation

LONDON: Two Pakistani sisters, Hajra Zahid, 29, and Haleema Zahid, 25, tragically drowned at Eryri National Park in North Wales on June 11, while visiting the Watkin Pools in the Nant Gwynant area. The sisters, postgraduate students at the University of Chester, were pulled from the water by emergency responders, with one still submerged. Both […]

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11 h. ago Congo virus claims 3 more lives in Karachi and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan is witnessing a worrying rise in Congo virus cases, with three more deaths reported in the last three days. Two patients passed away in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while one more case was confirmed in Karachi, bringing the total death toll to five in recent days. Two infected individuals died while receiving treatment at Hayatabad Medical […]

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11 h. ago PTA celebrates 200 million mobile users with free data and call package

ISLAMABAD – In a major announcement, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has revealed that the number of mobile phone users in the country has reached 200 million. To mark this achievement, PTA is offering free mobile data and call minutes to all users. According to PTA Chairman, every mobile user will receive 2 GB of […]

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11 h. ago KP health procurement scandal: Rs1.19 billion medicines not delivered, no action taken yet

PESHAWAR – A major health procurement scandal has surfaced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), where four companies failed to deliver medical supplies worth Rs1.19 billion despite receiving full payments. An official inquiry has confirmed serious irregularities in the procurement process. According to the report, the companies were paid large sums for essential items, including Rs45.5 million […]

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12 h. ago Students are Pakistan’s first line of defense in information war, says DG ISPR

Karachi: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR), Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif, has called students the frontline warriors in Pakistan’s ongoing information war. He made these remarks during a special session with students from the Saylani IT programme in Karachi on Thursday. The DG ISPR praised the students’ awareness and enthusiasm toward national security […]

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15 h. ago NADRA Family Registration Certificate fee update 2025 [FRC Alpha, Beta Types]

ISLAMABAD – The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) offers a streamlined process for obtaining a Family Registration Certificate (FRC).

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16 h. ago Good news for US Student Visa seekers in F, M, and J categories

WASHINGTON – The US has announced resuming the process study visas soon but all applicants will now be required to

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22 h. ago Hundreds evacuated from Iran being sent to homes across Pakistan

Pakistani officials say hundreds of students and pilgrims, who were evacuated after Israeli strikes on Iran, will be transported to their homes across Pakistan today, Wednesday, after they were brought a day earlier to Quetta, the capital of the southwestern Balochistan province, which borders Iran. Commissioner of Quetta, Muhammad Hamza Shafqaat, said 545 pilgrims and […]

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26 h. ago Guardiola hints at summer exit for Grealish after Club World Cup omission

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has suggested that Jack Grealish may need to consider leaving the club in the summer to secure more regular playing time, after the England international was omitted from the squad travelling to the United States for the revamped FIFA Club World Cup. The 29-year-old attacking midfielder, signed from Aston Villa […]

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