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Education in Türkiye: New Report Reveals 17-Year Average Schooling Path

  • September 30, 2025
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A child starting primary school in Türkiye today is expected to spend an average of 17.2 years in education, according to the latest data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat). This journey includes roughly 1.5 years in pre-primary education and nearly 12 years through secondary schooling. However, the length of schooling varies greatly across the […]

Education

Afghan Girls Face Rising Depression Amid Education Ban, Teachers Warn

  • September 30, 2025
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Teachers in Afghanistan are raising alarms about the growing anxiety and depression among sixth-grade girls, who fear they may be forced to abandon education after graduation. Many describe students as deeply worried about their future, with this uncertainty eroding their motivation and hope. Educators told Hasht-e Subh Daily that families share these fears, often approaching […]

Business

Income Tax Returns Must Be Filed By Sept 30, Clarifies FBR

  • September 30, 2025
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FBR dismissed “false, baseless, and misleading” reports circulating on various platforms claiming that an extension had been granted. The authority emphasized that taxpayers across the country have had sufficient time to fulfill their obligation. “FBR categorically clarifies that these reports are false, baseless, and misleading as the deadline for filing income tax returns for tax […]

Business

PSX Hits Historic 163,847 on Strong Macros and Investor Optimism

  • September 30, 2025
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The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its historic rally on Monday, with the KSE-100 Index crossing the 163,000 threshold for the first time. The benchmark closed at a record 163,847.68 points, gaining 1,590.68 points, or 0.98%, compared to the previous close of 162,257.00. During intraday trade, the index touched a peak of 163,903.62 points—a jump […]

Business

Pakistan Gold Price Soars to All-Time High of Rs403,600

  • September 30, 2025
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Gold rates in Pakistan surged to an unprecedented level on Monday, September 29, 2025, crossing the Rs400,000 threshold per tola for the first time in the country’s history. According to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association, the price of 24-karat gold jumped by Rs5,900 per tola, reaching Rs403,600 compared to Rs397,700 a day […]

Science

Fungi Found to Carry and Transmit Apple Viruses, Study Reveals

  • September 30, 2025
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China, the world’s largest producer of cultivated apples (Malus × domestica), also serves as a center of apple origin with centuries of cultivation. Apple orchards face ongoing threats from latent viral infections, particularly apple stem pitting virus (ASPV), apple stem grooving virus (ASGV), and apple chlorotic leaf spot virus (ACLSV). While these viruses often remain […]

Science

ESA’s HydroGNSS Mission to Track Global Water Cycle with GNSS Signals

  • September 30, 2025
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Changes in the global water cycle are reshaping ecosystems and human communities, making accurate monitoring increasingly vital. ESA’s HydroGNSS mission, part of the FutureEO programme, is designed to provide data on four key hydrological parameters: soil moisture, wetlands and inundation, freeze/thaw states, and above-ground biomass. These indicators, classified as Essential Climate Variables (ECVs) by the […]

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UNSW Scientists Achieve Quantum Entanglement Breakthrough Using Atomic Nuclei in Silicon Chips

  • September 30, 2025
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Engineers at UNSW Sydney have taken a major step toward scalable quantum computing by successfully creating “quantum entangled states” using the spins of two atomic nuclei. Entanglement, a phenomenon where particles become inseparably linked, is a key resource that could allow quantum computers to surpass the power of classical machines. The breakthrough, published in Science, […]

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Egypt Lights Up Canals With Water-Powered Lamps

  • September 29, 2025
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Egypt has launched an innovative and eco-friendly lighting system that runs entirely on moving water. Instead of relying on power grids or batteries, engineers installed canal lamps powered by miniature hydro turbines placed in flowing water. As the current turns the turbines, they generate electricity that lights energy-efficient LEDs. This creates a renewable and self-sustaining […]

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Pakistan to Launch First Hyperspectral Satellite This October

  • September 29, 2025
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Pakistan is preparing for a historic milestone in its space program. Suparco (Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission) has confirmed the October launch of the nation’s first modern hyperspectral satellite. This step marks a leap in the country’s use of advanced space technology.The satellite comes with cutting-edge imaging capabilities. It can capture detailed data across […]