Independent press being stifled in Pakistan, says Hameed Haroon – Pakistan
KARACHI: The governments in Pakistan have long adopted an “anti-media attitude”, which has put pressure on the free press and hindered the growth of independent journalism in the country. Even during periods of martial law, such as that of Pervez Musharraf, there were certain restraints and action against journalists and media houses was not always […]
Cambridge A-level paper leak brings distress to bright students – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: After an alleged A-level paper leak, the Inter-Board of Coordination Commission (IBCC) on Wednesday decided to seek report from Cambridge as parents and students once again raised questions about the transparency of the exam system. “Many A-level students in Pakistan, who appeared for Mathematics (9709) exam, feel cheated. The question paper had been reportedly […]
Cambridge confirms AS Level Mathematics paper leak
Says paper across Africa, Europe, Middle East, and South Asia was shared prematurely, violating regulations KARACHI: Cambridge International Education (CIE) said on Thursday that the AS Level Mathematics Paper for June 2026 exams, conducted across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Pakistan, and South Asia, was shared prematurely in violation of its regulations. “We can confirm […]
IHC rejects request to transfer TikToker Sana Yousuf case to another court – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has rejected a request to transfer the trial of TikToker Sana Yousuf’s murder to another court. The court of Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfaraz Dogar, while issuing a reserved verdict on the petition of accused Umar Hayat, ordered trial court judge Afzal Majuka to continue the trial. Accused Umar […]
No new contract awarded to build Karachi’s Red Line corridor, Sindh High Court told – Pakistan
• Sindh AG says Mosamiyat-Numaish contract to be awarded after completion of ‘notice period’• Claims govt sealed project site of construction firm as it was built on KMC land• Petitioner’s counsel says contract ‘handed over to FWO’• Bench seeks time frame for completion of University Road construction KARACHI: The Sindh High Court was informed on […]
CM Murad asks K-Electric to find practical solution to reduce loadshedding – Pakistan
KARACHI: Expressing concern over prolonged power outages particularly in underprivileged areas of the metropolis, Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has asked the K-Electric to find a practical solution to reduce loadshedding, particularly in poorer neighbourhoods. In a meeting with KE Chairman Shahryar Chishti and CEO Syed Taha here at the CM House on Wednesday, […]
No new contract awarded to build Red Line corridor, Sindh High Court told – Pakistan
• Sindh AG says Mosamiyat-Numaish contract to be awarded after completion of ‘notice period’• Claims govt sealed project site of construction firm as it was built on KMC land• Petitioner’s counsel says contract ‘handed over to FWO’• Bench seeks time frame for completion of University Road construction KARACHI: The Sindh High Court was informed on […]
Healthcare Devices Association of Pakistan alarmed by illegal syringes spreading HIV and hepatitis – Pakistan
• Warns banned, reusable devices still in market; devices falsely claiming ‘auto-disable’ are actually reusable• Pushes for safe, compliant single-use syringe adoption; urges authorities to launch crackdown on entire supply chain ISLAMABAD: The Healthcare Devices Association of Pakistan (HDAP) has expressed grave concern over the illegal manufacture and use of banned reusable syringes across the […]
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 […]