Cabinet approves 4-year Hajj policy

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved the “first-ever” four-year Hajj policy and plan (20272-2030), directing authorities to complete digitisation of the operation to ensure “better” facilities for pilgrims. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the meeting of the federal cabinet, where the participants were given a detailed briefing on the latest long-term Hajj policy. The…

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15 Khawarij neutralised as forces avenge 9 cops

Terrorists ambush police in Kach Mangi area of Ziarat Two SHOs, ATF in-charge among martyrs Police, FC and CTD QUETTA: Security forces killed 15 terrorists belonging to the banned Fitna-al-Khawarij in a major intelligence-based operation in the rugged mountains of Ziarat, hours after nine policemen were martyred in a terrorist attack, police said on Tuesday….

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FCC curbs registrar’s powers on petitions

Says deciding maintainability of constitutional petition requires interpretation of Constitution ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has ruled that a court registrar has no authority to determine the maintainability of constitutional petitions or appeals, declaring that such questions can only be decided by the court through judicial determination. In a detailed 16-page order authored by…

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Over 200 private schools face sealing

LAHORE: The Lahore District Education Authority has recommended the sealing of 213 private schools operating without registration. The move comes as part of a drive to ensure compliance with education laws, improve student safety and regulate the rapidly expanding private education sector across the provincial capital. According to sources, the authority has forwarded a summary…

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Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China’s top AI models, sources say

China’s AI talks follow moves to keep homegrown technology at home, treating advanced AI as a national asset Chinese authorities have held meetings with top tech firms over the past month ​about potentially restricting overseas access to China’s most advanced AI models, including those yet to be released, three people familiar with the discussions said….

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Federal Cabinet approves Hajj Policy and Plan 2027-2030 with focus on incorporating digitisation

Also approves the introduction of a Shariah-compliant Haj savings scheme to help citizens bear the cost of the ritual Federal Cabinet approves Haj Policy and Plan 2027-2030 with focus on incorporating digitisation The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved the “first-ever” four-year Haj policy and plan, instructing authorities to complete digitisation of the operation to ensure…

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Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan agree to strengthen bilateral ties, economic cooperation and regional connectivity

President Zardari urges to further deepen cooperation by increasing trade, exploring new avenues of collaboration President Asif Ali Zardari (L) at the “Rukh Ordo” Cultural Complex in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan along with Kyrgyzstan’s President Sadir Japarov. Photo: X President Asif Ali Zardari and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral…

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