Amid furore on social media, Cambridge says ‘aware’ of reports about question paper leak – Pakistan
The Cambridge International Education (CIE) said on Wednesday it was “aware of news about a reported paper leak of a question paper”, as several users on social media expressed ire. “We investigate such reports thoroughly and will provide more information to centres, if required, during or after the end of timetabled exams for the June […]
Amid furore on social media, Cambridge says ‘aware’ of reported paper leak – Pakistan
The Cambridge International Education (CIE) said on Wednesday it was aware of news about a reported paper leak of a question paper, as several users on social media expressed ire over the reports. “We investigate such reports thoroughly and will provide more information to centres, if required, during or after the end of timetabled exams […]
Firing from across Afghan border injures 5 in KP’s South Waziristan: security sources – Pakistan
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN LOWER: Mortar shells fired from across the Pak-Afghan border injured five people — four children and a woman — in the Angoor Adda village of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s South Waziristan district on Wednesday, according to security sources. The sources said that the shells struck the homes of two residents of the village and that […]
Gold slides further as global cues weigh
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan extended their decline on Wednesday, tracking losses in the international market, where bullion fell for a third consecutive session amid uncertainty over global monetary policy and geopolitical tensions. In the local market, the price of gold per tola dropped by Rs5,500 to settle at Rs479,562, according to rates issued by […]
Fed holds rates steady amid sharp divide
Leaves benchmark overnight interest rate in 3.50%-3.75% range, cites inflation concerns WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, but in its most divided decision since 1992 noted rising concerns about inflation in a policy statement that drew three dissents from officials who no longer feel the US central bank should communicate a […]
Pakistan media freedoms face sharp decline
Freedom Network report blames PECA, legal and economic pressures for worsening press freedom and journalist safety ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s media landscape witnessed a significant contraction of space for free expression during the last one year, driven by escalating legal, regulatory, and economic besides other pressures. This has been revealed in media watchdog Freedom Network’s latest annual […]
2 Jewish men stabbed in ‘terrorist’ attack in London – World
Two Jewish men were stabbed on Wednesday in north London, an attack police declared a “terrorist incident” and which follows a series of arson attacks targeting Jewish sites. King Charles III, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and London mayor Sadiq Khan led the condemnation of the “appalling” assaults in Golders Green, which is home to a […]
PMDC directs institutions to implement ‘mental health screening protocols’ amid uptick in suicide cases – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Wednesday directed all medical and dental institutions to implement “structured mental health screening protocols” in response to “growing concerns over the increasing incidents of suicide and severe psychological distress among students”. In a statement, the council issued directives to all medical and dental institutions, emphasising the […]
Law ministry notifies transfer of 3 IHC judges to other high courts – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Law and Justice on Wednesday notified the transfer of three judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to other high courts under Article 200 of the Constitution. The development comes a day after the Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) approved the transfer of three judges from the IHC to other courts […]
Sri Lanka govt ‘temporarily’ takes over cricket board – Sport
The Sri Lankan government took control of the island’s cricket board on Wednesday and appointed a nine-member interim administration to carry out “structural reforms”. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is the country’s wealthiest sporting body, but it has been plagued by allegations of corruption and mismanagement. World governing body International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended Sri Lanka […]