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ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has postponed the Higher Education Aptitude Test (HEAT) and Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT) scheduled for February 1, 2026, in Balochistan. In an official statement, HEC cited…

DUBAI: An explosion occurred in Bandar Abbas, Iran’s key port city near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, where the U.S. Air Force is conducting large-scale military drills. The blast took place in an eight-story building in…

Mumtaz Hussain UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan on Friday hosted an Arria-formula meeting of the United Nations Security Council focused on “Upholding the Sanctity of Treaties for the Maintenance of International Peace and Security,” underscoring…

LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif officially inaugurated the Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority (PAFDA) in Lahore. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and federal and provincial ministers were also present.…

MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir President Barrister Sultan Mehmood Chaudhry passed away after a prolonged illness in Islamabad on Saturday at the age of 71. His funeral prayer will be offered on Sunday at 3 PM in his…

LAHORE: Pakistan defeated Australia by 90 runs in the second T20 match at Gaddafi Stadium, clinching the T20 series. This is Pakistan's first series win against Australia in T20 internationals after seven years. Pakistan won the toss and…

QUETTA: Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti has said that anti-state elements will not be forgiven under any circumstances and that no compromise will be made on peace and security in the province.  The chief minister stated…

QUETTA: Security forces have thwarted a series of coordinated attacks in Balochistan, killing 58 terrorists, while 10 soldiers and five civilians were martyred during the operations, according to security sources. The attacks were carried…

LAHORE: After two decades, preparations for the Basant festival have been completed. The sale of kite strings and kites will officially begin tonight marking the start of festivities. Shopkeepers have shared the expected prices. A single…

Afghanistan’s healthcare system has severely deteriorated under Taliban rule, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to issue a serious warning about the country’s worsening health situation. According to the latest WHO report,…