Punjab School Timings: Fake Notification Sparks Confusion Amid Lahore Smog
Punjab school timings have not changed, officials have confirmed, after a fake notification promising a 10am start went viral during the Lahore smog.
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Shah Rukh Khan: Farah Khan Calls Him and Salman Bollywood's Last Superstars
Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan are Bollywood's last superstars, filmmaker Farah Khan has said, naming them with Amitabh Bachchan and Akshay Kumar as the final generation of stars.
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Day 1: 281 for 5 as Debutants Shine in Rawalpindi Test
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka day one ended at 281 for 5 in Rawalpindi as four debutants and Babar Azam hit fifties before bad light stopped play.
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Pakistan has declared 29 bottled water brands unsafe for human consumption.
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WhatsApp Events: Invite Anyone, Even Without the App
WhatsApp Events has a new trick: you can now invite people who do not have WhatsApp at all, and they can reply from a simple link.
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COP31 Pakistan Solar: PM Shehbaz Hails 22 GW Rooftop Revolution in Antalya
COP31 Pakistan solar took centre stage in Antalya as PM Shehbaz Sharif told world leaders that rooftop solar added nearly 22 gigawatts in two years.
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Dollar Rate in Pakistan Today: Interbank Rs277.05, Open Market Rs279.55
The dollar rate in Pakistan today stands at Rs277.05 in the interbank market and Rs279.55 in the open market. Here is what those numbers mean for your money.
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Rabia Ahsan Case: First Lady Condemns Killing as Probe Continues
Rabia Ahsan case has drawn a strong condemnation from First Lady Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari, as police continue their probe into the anchorperson's killing in Rawalpindi.
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US Deportation Flight Turns Back After Pakistan Refuses Iranians
A US deportation flight carrying Iranian detainees turned back to Arizona on Tuesday after Pakistan reportedly refused to accept the group for transit.
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NIC Islamabad Investor Summit Puts Pakistan's Startup Funding Gap in Focus
NIC Islamabad's Investor Summit 2026 put Pakistan's startup funding gap in the spotlight as nine startups pitched to investors. Ignite CEO Bilal Abbasi announced PKR 100 million for R&D and PKR 200 million for product commercialisation under the PM's Spark and Elevate Program.
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Official Syed Najam Hassan Biography: 2026 Community Awards
Read the official Syed Najam Hassan biography, celebrating his Calgary community service, 4 Pet Food Banks, 55 street libraries, and prestigious Canadian awards.
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Qatar Announces Free 30-Day Tourist Visas for Pakistanis
Qatar tourist visa Pakistanis can get a free tourist visa on arrival for up to 30 days, if they meet all four conditions, including a Discover Qatar hotel booking.
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CrossCulture Fellowship 2027 Confirmed: Germany Offers Pakistanis 650 Euro Monthly Stipend
Germany has opened CrossCulture Fellowship 2027 applications for Pakistani professionals. Fellows get a 650 euro monthly stipend. Deadline: December 8, 2026.
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EV Policy Under Pressure as Industry Pushes Higher Taxes on Electric Vehicles
Pakistan's new EV policy is under enormous pressure as industry players push the FBR and IMF for higher sales tax on electric vehicles.
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Kia Cuts Sportage L Prices by Up to Rs 800,000 in Limited-Time Offer
Kia has cut the Kia Sportage L price in Pakistan by up to Rs 800,000 in a limited-time offer. Bookings with full payment by November 30 qualify.
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BISE Supplementary Result 2026: Date, How to Check and Papers
BISE supplementary result 2026 for Matric will be announced on December 8, and students can check it by roll number on their board website or by SMS.
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Murree Bus Accident: Driver Killed, Students Injured Near Shawala
A Murree bus accident near Shawala killed the driver and injured students on a school trip back to Gujranwala. Here is what is confirmed so far, and where the reports differ.
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Chashma-5 Nuclear Plant: Dome Placed at 1,200 MW Project in Mianwali
The Chashma-5 nuclear plant passed a major milestone in Mianwali as its reactor dome was placed. Here is the capacity, the timeline, and why it matters for Pakistan's future.
