4 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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4 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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6 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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17 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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52 h. ago Over 1,200 Pakistanis repatriated via Taftan border amid regional tensions

A total of 1,200 Pakistani citizens, including pilgrims, traders, and students, have safely returned from Iran through the Taftan border due to the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict. On Tuesday alone, 78 more individuals, including 47 students, were repatriated, bringing the total number to 1,200. According to Express News, 987 people were brought back over the past […]

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3 d. ago 350 Pakistani pilgrims and students return from Iran amid regional tensions

Amid rising regional tensions, 350 Pakistani nationals—mostly pilgrims—have returned from Iran via the Taftan border, according to official sources. The group also included 45 students. Authorities confirmed that the returning individuals will now be transported to Quetta as part of coordinated repatriation efforts. This is part of Pakistan’s ongoing initiative to ensure the safe return […]

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1 week ago Russia launches largest drone attack of war as Ukraine defenses respond strongly

KYIV – Russia launched nearly 500 drones in the largest overnight drone assault of the war, Ukraine’s air force reported on Monday. The barrage, which included 20 additional missiles, mostly targeted Ukraine’s central and western regions. This attack comes as Russia ramps up its summer offensive and peace talks continue without major breakthroughs. Ukrainian air […]

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2 w. ago Zelenskyy: Ukraine’s NATO summit invitation sends key message to Russia

Ukraine will attend the upcoming NATO summit in The Hague, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed. He said the invitation is important, especially during the ongoing war with Russia. The summit will take place from June 24 to 26. NATO leaders will discuss the Ukraine war, defense spending, and alliance strategies. Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General […]

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2 w. ago FTO launches campus ambassador programme to empower youth in tax awareness

ISLAMABAD – The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Secretariat has officially launched its first-ever Campus Ambassador Programme to promote a transparent tax culture by engaging students from universities across Pakistan. Through a competitive nationwide selection process, 39 outstanding students from 32 universities were chosen from nearly 2,000 applicants. These ambassadors will serve as key links between […]

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2 w. ago Pakistan, Ethiopia explore student exchanges and joint research in higher education

ISLAMABAD: Ethiopia’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, met with Higher Education Commission (HEC) Chairman Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed on Friday to discuss opportunities for bilateral cooperation in the higher education sector. The meeting aimed to strengthen ties and promote academic collaboration through various initiatives. Held at the HEC Chairman’s office in Islamabad, the discussions […]

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3 w. ago Karachi teacher assaulted by student’s family, police official named in FIR

KARACHI: A female teacher was attacked by the family of a student, including a serving police officer, at a private school in the Jamshed Quarters area, police confirmed on Wednesday. The assault reportedly occurred inside the principal’s office and was captured on CCTV, which shows the teacher being physically attacked by multiple individuals. The incident […]

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3 w. ago US student visa appointment update for Pakistan, other countries

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has instructed the US embassies around the world not to schedule new appointments for student

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3 w. ago Chinese companies offer employment opportunities to 500 Pakistani youth

ISLAMABAD: Chinese government has opened employment avenues for Pakistani students as the Chinese Ambassador Mr Jiang Zaidong while addressing the ceremony said that in order to promote stable relations between Pakistan and China, Chinese companies will provide job opportunities to Pakistani youth. He expressed these views while addressing the opening ceremony of a job fair […]

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3 w. ago Pakistan Day of Thanks marked at Jeddah consulate with tributes to armed forces

JEDDAH: A ceremony marking Thanksgiving Day and Takbeer was held at the Pakistani Consulate in Jeddah on Sunday, where rich tributes were paid to the unflinching resolve of the Pakistani nation and the courage of the country’s armed forces. Organised at the Pakistan International School, Al-Rehab, the event drew members of the Pakistani community, students, […]

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3 w. ago Two more students of Khuzdar school bus bombing succumb to injuries

The students’ death toll rises to six and overall to eight, including the bus driver and cleaner KHUZDAR: The death toll of children from Khuzdar bus attack rose to six and overall to eight as three injured students succumbed to their wounds in Quetta hospital on Friday. According to the hospital, the latest victims were […]

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4 w. ago Seven students faint due to heatwave coupled with power outages in Swat’s Matta Tehsil

SWAT: At least seven students fainted due to extreme heat coupled with prolonged power outages at a private school in Swat’s Matta Tehsil on Thursday, raising concerns over inadequate infrastructure and a lack of emergency response amid an intensifying heatwave. The incident occurred at Eagle Model School in Bara Durushkhela, where the lack of electricity […]

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4 w. ago 50,000 students will receive accredited certifications from City & Guilds London

In a major development aimed at equipping Pakistani youth with globally recognized technical skills, 50,000 students will receive internationally accredited certifications from City & Guilds, London, each year The announcement was made during a media briefing held upon the return of a high-level Pakistani delegation from London, led by Minister of State for Education, Ms. […]

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4 w. ago 50,000 Pakistani students to receive accredited certifications from City & Guilds London each year

ISLAMABAD: In a major development aimed at equipping Pakistani youth with globally recognized technical skills, under an agreement between GEMs UAE and City & Guilds, around 50,000 Pakistani students will receive internationally accredited certifications from City & Guilds London each year. The announcement was made during a media briefing held upon the return of a […]

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4 w. ago Students face hardships as exams disrupt classes in Hafizabad

Thousands of students in Hafizabad are struggling due to intense heat and poor administrative planning amid ongoing intermediate examinations across the district. Regular classes have been severely affected as classrooms are being used as examination centers, forcing many students to attend lessons outdoors. In several government schools, classrooms have been fully handed over to examination […]

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