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B00102 National News

Pakistan Labels India a ‘Regional Bully’ at UNGA
Islamabad

  • September 29, 2025
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Pakistan strongly criticized India at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Officials called India a “regional bully” and condemned attempts to distort Islamabad’s name. Pakistan’s envoy said India used hostile rhetoric to damage Pakistan’s credibility. The envoy argued that India tried to distract from its internal and regional issues. Islamabad said India’s misrepresentations misled the […]

B00103 National News

Ghizer Micro-Hydro Plant Inaugurated to Power 700 Households

  • September 29, 2025
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A 500-kilowatt micro-hydro power plant has begun operating in Ghizer, Gilgit-Baltistan, supplying sustainable electricity to over 700 households. This milestone marks a major step in tackling the chronic power shortages that mountain communities face. At the inauguration ceremony, local officials, community leaders, and energy experts praised the project. They described it as a model for […]

B00101 National News

Karachi Launches Rehabilitation of 106 Roads Mayor Murtaza Wahab Promises Completion in Two Months

  • September 29, 2025
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The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has launched a citywide campaign to repair 106 rain-damaged roads. Mayor Murtaza Wahab announced that the initiative will restore major routes and enhance safety. Importantly, the plan sets an ambitious target of 60 days for completion.Moreover, the project spans all seven districts of Karachi. Separate contractors will handle each district […]

A00102 International News

Swiss Voters Decide on Digital IDs

  • September 29, 2025
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Swiss voters are heading to the polls this Sunday to decide on the introduction of electronic identity cards. This marks the second nationwide referendum on the issue.The first proposal failed in 2021 after critics raised concerns about data protection and the influence of private companies. The revised plan seeks to resolve those worries by making […]

A00103 International News

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan Sign Mutual Defense Pact

  • September 29, 2025
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Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a landmark Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement (SMDA) during Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Riyadh. Analysts describe the deal as a major shift in regional security. The pact, announced last week, states that aggression against either country will be treated as aggression against both. This clause highlights a new […]

A00101 International News

UN Reimposes Sanctions on Iran Amid Nuclear Tensions

  • September 29, 2025
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Sweeping United Nations economic and military sanctions have returned to Iran, a decade after leaders lifted them under the landmark 2015 nuclear deal. The UK, France, and Germany triggered the “snapback” mechanism, accusing Tehran of nuclear escalation and refusing to honor international commitments.This move marks a turning point in Iran’s already tense relations with Western […]

F00072 Education

Microcolleges: Why every higher education system needs one

  • September 29, 2025
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In recent years, the idea of “microcolleges” has gained growing attention as a possible solution to the challenges facing higher education. Unlike traditional universities, microcolleges are smaller, more flexible institutions that deliver focused and practical learning experiences. Supporters argue that they can bridge the gap between conventional degree programs and the rapidly changing demands of […]

F00073 Education

Education crisis in IIOJK: 32,000 students taught by single teachers

  • September 29, 2025
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The education sector in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) is facing a deep crisis. Thousands of students remain deprived of proper teaching resources and quality learning. Official data shows that more than 32,000 students in 1,371 schools depend on single teachers. In many cases, one teacher handles multiple grades and subjects at the […]

F00071 Education

Experts urge integration of AI into education system

  • September 29, 2025
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Education experts increasingly highlight the need to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the academic system. They believe AI can transform learning by making education more personalized, efficient, and accessible.Technology already shapes industries worldwide, so schools and universities must adapt to prepare students for a rapidly changing future.AI-powered tools help teachers assess student performance more effectively. […]

H00097 Science

Study Links Autism Genes to Human Cognitive Evolution

  • September 29, 2025
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A new study in Molecular Biology and Evolution links autism to the same evolutionary changes that helped humans become highly intelligent. Researchers found that neurons in the brain’s outer layer, called L2/3 IT neurons, evolved much faster in humans than in other apes. Many of these rapid changes occurred in genes linked to Autism Spectrum […]