Pakistan mission in Delhi marks 80th Independence Day

. NEW DELHI: The High Commission for Pakistan in New Delhi celebrated Pakistan’s 80th Independence Day with traditional zeal and fervour on Friday. Chargé d’Affaires Saad Ahmad Warraich highlighted the country’s nuclear capability, defence preparedness, regional peace efforts and the need for resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute. He hoisted the national flag during…

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Zardari, Shehbaz call truce on public sparring

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif interact during a meeting at the Presidency. PHOTO: PPI ISLAMABAD: After weeks of political friction and increasingly public differences, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday moved to draw a line under their spat, agreeing to rein in public criticism and keep…

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IT diploma introduced in Punjab colleges

. RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Higher Education Department has approved the launch of a two-year Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) programme in government colleges across the province and directed institutions to begin admissions this month. The department has also issued a formal notification outlining the programme and its fee structure. The annual fee has been fixed…

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PTI to lead ‘two million’ march on capital

K-P CM Afridi vows Sept 27 long march for Imran’s release, rejects power as party’s goal PESHAWAR: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Friday declared that no power, wealth or throne could divert the party from the vision of founding chairman Imran Khan, stressing that government seats were never the goal. Addressing the inaugural ceremony…

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Babar hurt, withdraws from practice match

Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam has been advised to take rest for the remainder of the ongoing three-day practice match against the Professional County Club (PCC) Select XI after being struck on his right hand. Babar sustained the injury on the second day of the practice fixture, prompting the Pakistan team’s medical staff to assess…

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