Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC) has issued new policy guidelines for Pakistani students seeking admission to undergraduate medical and dental institutions abroad, making compliance with academic, regulatory and licensing requirements mandatory from the 2024-25 academic session onward. According to the PM&DC, students who completed their …
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–Pakistan transfers management control of PIA to investor consortium after completing the first financial closing of the Rs180 billion privatisation transaction BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Government on Monday transferred management control of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited–PIACL–to an investor consortium led by Arif Habib Corporation Limited after successfully achieving the first …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Thousands of Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Pre-Engineering students across Pakistan are set to appear in the National Aptitude Test (NAT-VI 2026), which will be conducted nationwide on Sunday, June 14, 2026, a key examination for students seeking admission to engineering and technical universities. The National Testing …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) has awarded the lowest evaluated bid for the supply of a spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo to BP Singapore after completing the financial evaluation of bids received under its latest international tender. According to the evaluation report issued by PLL, the tender …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Quiet Solar Revolution accelerates as households and businesses adopt solar energy rapidly. Millions install panels amid rising electricity tariffs, frequent outages, and economic pressure nationwide. The shift reduces reliance on the national grid while creating a decentralized power system across urban and rural areas. Pakistan is …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board on Friday approved the latest review of Pakistan’s economic reform programme, paving the way for the release of $1.2 billion in financing under the ongoing bailout arrangement and signaling continued international support for the country’s stabilisation efforts. The approved disbursement …
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–PMD forecasts hot, dry spell with isolated storms this week Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast a prolonged spell of hot and dry weather across most parts of Pakistan over the next six days, with only isolated rain and thunderstorms expected in northern and some central regions. The …
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–Iran refuses second round of US talks in Islamabad citing pressure and ceasefire breaches, raising fresh concerns over regional stability and Pakistan’s mediation efforts BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Iran declined to attend a planned second round of talks with the United States in Islamabad, citing what it called excessive demands and …
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–Pakistan begins Hajj flight operations, aiming to transport over 119,000 pilgrims to Saudi Arabia under the official scheme Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is set to launch Hajj operation 2026 from today under the government scheme, with the first batch of pilgrims departing from major cities, officials said. Initial flights carrying …
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–Islamabad and Rawalpindi authorities have tightened security and suspended transport services ahead of a possible second round of Iran-US ceasefire talks BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Authorities in Islamabad have decided to enforce heightened security measures in preparation for a second round of negotiations between Iran and the United States over a …
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