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The Punjab School Education Department has announced new school timings for the summer season, which will take effect from April 16, 2024, to October 15, 2024. The new timings aim to ensure the safety and well-being of students during the hot summer months. According to the latest announcement, schools
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Balochistan is facing a dual crisis as it grapples with devastating floods and braces for another spell of heavy rainfall, raising concerns about further damage and loss of life. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued warnings about the impending wet weather, expected to bring thunderstorms and hailstorms, exacerbating
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Hezbollah, the Lebanese armed group allied with Iran, has claimed responsibility for an assault on a military installation in northern Israel, inflicting injuries on at least 14 Israeli soldiers. The attack, executed with guided missiles and explosive drones, was a retaliatory measure against Israeli strikes that resulted in the demise
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The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on Thursday on the Palestinians' application to become a full UN member state, amidst Israel's military offensive in Gaza. The Palestinians, who have had observer status at the United Nations since 2012, have been lobbying for years to
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Amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, a senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander hinted at a potential review of Iran's nuclear doctrine in response to Israeli threats. The commander, Ahmad Haghtalab, expressed concerns over Israel's warnings against Iran's nuclear facilities, suggesting a possible shift
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Iran's Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, recently inaugurated the new Iranian consulate in Damascus, a significant event that followed a deadly strike attributed to Israel that destroyed the previous premises. This action has heightened regional tensions, especially in the context of ongoing conflicts involving Israel and Hamas. The
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Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced a significant change in the expiry date for Umrah visas for foreign pilgrims. The new expiry date for Umrah visas has been set as Dhul Qadah 15, replacing the previous date of Dhul Qadah 29. This change is part
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Amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel, the United States found itself deeply involved in intercepting Iran's retaliation against Israel following an Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus. The situation unfolded dramatically as Iran launched a massive attack on Israel using drones and missiles, prompting a
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In a remarkable development for Punjab's healthcare sector, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the region's first air ambulance service. This pioneering initiative aims to bring critical care services to districts in Punjab that currently lack access to specialized rescue and medical facilities. The air
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The Punjab government recently established a five-member Joint Investigation Team (JIT) to delve into the Bahawalnagar incident, aiming for a thorough examination of events that unfolded on April 8, 9, and 10. This move comes in response to the alleged confrontation between police and army personnel following the arrest
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India's main opposition party, the Congress, faced a significant financial blow as it was asked to pay an additional 18.2 billion rupees ($218 million) in taxes by the Income Tax Department. This move, labeled as "tax terrorism" by Congress treasurer Ajay Maken, was perceived as
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Israel's military actions in Gaza have persisted for 176 days, resulting in a tragic toll on Palestinian lives. On Saturday, 17 Palestinians lost their lives in Gaza City's Shujaya police station due to Israeli bombardment targeting homeless individuals. The relentless aggression extended to the West Bank,