The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a major reform aimed at reducing costs for vehicle importers by eliminating the role of authorised local agents in certifying car prices. Under the newly issued Customs General Order No. 2 of 2026, the FBR has amended Customs General Order No. 14 of 2005, which previously required…
OxfordAQA, a partnership between Oxford University Press and AQA, the United Kingdom’s largest provider of GCSEs and A-levels, brought together education leaders, policymakers, and practitioners at the OxfordAQA School Leaders’ Summit 2026 in Islamabad. The event focused on rethinking assessment and learning through competence-based education and future-ready skills to better prepare students for the demands…
Education is often measured through grades, exams, and outcomes, but the real weight children carry is rarely visible. On World Education Day 2026, the global theme of empowering youth to co-create education shifts attention toward a more human side of learning, one that recognises emotional wellbeing, comfort, and voice as essential elements of education. For…
The Pakistani rupee (PKR) continued its remarkable upward trend on Thursday, closing in green against the US Dollar (USD) for the 85th consecutive day. This ongoing positive streak highlights sustained investor confidence and stability in Pakistan’s currency markets. During Thursday’s trading session, the PKR gained three paisas against the US Dollar, closing at 279.87 PKR/USD.…
A new biometric verification system has been officially implemented across courts in Punjab, including the Lahore High Court and all district courts, starting Tuesday. The initiative aims to strengthen transparency in judicial proceedings and curb fraudulent practices within the legal system. Under the new system, petitioners, respondents, and sureties are required to complete mandatory biometric…
New scientific findings are raising fresh concerns about the safety of consuming hot food and beverages from plastic containers, with researchers warning that heat significantly increases the release of microplastics into food and drinks. According to a recent analysis of multiple past studies, hot food stored or served in plastic containers can release thousands more…
Pakistan’s young squash talent, Mahnoor Ali, has added another feather to her cap by winning the gold medal in the U15 category at the WSF Czech Junior Open 2026. She triumphed in a thrilling 3–2 final against Czech player Johana Jedličková, showcasing skill, resilience, and composure under pressure. This victory marks Mahnoor Ali’s 26th career…
The United States remains a top destination for international students, hosting nearly 1.2 million students in the 2024–25 academic year. While overall new enrolments dropped by 7%, largely due to a 15% decline in graduate admissions, Pakistani students have shown a different trend, increasingly opting for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programs across American…
Actor Varun Dhawan recently addressed the buzz surrounding his viral smile meme, choosing humor and openness during a live Instagram session. The actor engaged fans while traveling to the Karwar Naval Base for promotions of his upcoming film Border 2, accompanied by singer Vishal Mishra. Instead of ignoring the memes, Varun leaned into the moment.…
The federal government has announced the restoration of the Sehat Sahulat health card facility for more than 10 million residents across Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. The decision was approved by the National Steering Committee of the Sehat Sahulat Programme, chaired by Federal Health Minister Syed Mustafa Kamal. During the committee meeting, a…