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…
A displaced woman stands outside her home after returning to Hannawiyeh in southern Lebanon on April 18, 2026. PHOTO: AFP At least nine people were killed and 13 others injured in Israeli airstrikes on several towns in southern Lebanon on Thursday despite a temporary ceasefire, Lebanese media reported. The state-run National News Agency said three…
Masakazu Shimura, a cleaning professional with three decades of experience opens up a spa-life service for plushies Dry-cleaning professional Masakazu Shimura brushes a soft toy at the facility of Cleaning Yonmarusan in Fuefuki city of Yamanashi Prefecture on April 27, 2026 © Philip FONG / AFP A worn-out Pikachu plushie, tired teddy bear or stained…
Israeli navy intercepted vessels from the flotilla late Wednesday as they headed toward Gaza The UN special rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories on Thursday described Israel’s interception of the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla as “Apartheid without borders.” “ALARM! How on earth is it possible that Israel is allowed to assault and seize vessels in…
Britain’s King Charles standing next to Queen Camilla interacts with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a visit to the 9/11 Memorial, in New York City. PHOTO: REUTERS New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Wednesday he encourages Britain’s King Charles to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond, with his comments coming during the British monarch’s ongoing…
Activists say Israel intercepted aid flotilla near Greece in escalation, Turkiye calls it an ‘act of piracy’ A banner with a message calling for the New Zealand government to sanction Israel hangs on a boat of a humanitarian flotilla preparing to depart for Gaza, in Barcelona, Spain, April 11, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Israel has intercepted…
Iran’s military advisor says US blockade ‘will fail,’ warns of confrontation if it persists A photo of a tanker in the background as seagulls fly by. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY The Trump administration is seeking to build an international coalition to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as vessel traffic through the critical waterway remains…
DG calls $6tr in minerals claim exaggerated, Barrick pauses review until mid-2027 An EIB official said that engineering was the easiest part in mining, but often the greater risks are around policies, regulation and stability. photo: file ISLAMABAD: The European Investment Bank (EIB) on Wednesday showed interest in the multibillion-dollar Reko Diq mining project in…
Says Third Schedule expansion will curb tax evasion, apply full levy at manufacturing stage LAHORE: Pakistan’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry has urged the government to expand the scope of the Third Schedule under the General Sales Tax (GST) regime, arguing that the move will improve price transparency for consumers, reduce tax evasion, and simplify…
. ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the proposed acquisition of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIA) by PIA Equity Limited, a special purpose vehicle formed by a consortium including Arif Habib Corporation, Fatima Fertiliser, Lake City Holdings, City Schools and AKD Group, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. The transaction…