Internet outage halts domicile services

RAWALPINDI: A prolonged internet outage at the domicile issuance branch located within the District Courts complex in Rawalpindi has left thousands of students, job seekers and members of the public facing serious difficulties, with no new domiciles reportedly issued during the past month. Sources said the branch’s internet and biometric verification system has remained non-functional…

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India detains and deports 5,000 Bangladeshis

India shares a porous border with Bangladesh, where migration is driven by economic hardship and family ties Police officers stand next to men they believe to be undocumented Bangladeshi nationals after they were detained during raids in Ahmedabad, India on April 26, 2025. FILE: REUTERS India has deported nearly 5,000 Bangladeshi citizens since Prime Minister…

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Illegal organ transplant ring busted

RAWALPINDI: The FIA Anti-Corruption Circle Islamabad has achieved a major breakthrough against an illegal human kidney transplant network by arresting two key suspects, with investigations revealing significant new details. Officials said FIA teams arrested the main agent, Shabbir Hussain, from Jalalpur Bhattian in Hafizabad district, while his close associate and alleged sub-agent, Ghulam Abbas, was…

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AI’s negative environmental footprint could rival major nations by 2030, UN study warns

A microchip with other components. Photo: pexels A new study conducted by the UN think tank, the United Nations University (UNU), has warned that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence could place unprecedented pressure on global energy, water, and land resources, with impacts expected to be particularly significant for developing regions in Asia. 🎙️ Featured…

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Exhibit highlights Hazara’s artistic talent

A vibrant art showcase at Jalal Baba Auditorium highlights Hazara’s rich talent, fosters young artists’ growth and strengthens Abbottabad’s cultural identity through inclusive exhibitions and creative collaboration. PHOTOS: EXPRESS ABBOTTABAD: A vibrant art exhibition organised by the Abbottabad Academy of Performing Arts (AAPA) renewed optimism among artists, students, and art enthusiasts across Hazara Division, underscoring…

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