‘Degrees copying MBBS titles promote quackery’

Healthcare regulators say qualifications misused by individuals impersonating medical graduates KARACHI: The Joint Healthcare Regulators Forum (JHCRF) on Friday urged the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to immediately shut down or rename degree programmes whose titles resemble MBBS, warning that such qualifications are being misused by individuals impersonating medical graduates and contributing to the widespread problem … Read more

Sahibzada hits T20I career best (80*) as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in third fixture of Tri-nation series

Sahibzada Farhan in action against Sri Lanka during the third T20I of tri-series at Rawalpindi Stadium. PHOTO: PCB Sahibzada Farhan struck unbeaten 80 off 45 balls – his T20I career best – to help Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets as they chased the 129-run target in 15.3 overs picking up their second-consecutive win … Read more

Two killed in property clash

. The Pashtuns, residing in or visiting Lahore, have the most complaints. PHOTO: LAHORE POLICE LAHORE: Two people were killed in a clash over a property dispute in the Usman Ganj area of Missri Shah. According to officials, an altercation erupted between the groups of Abdul Rehman and Fayaz over the possession of a piece … Read more

Capture and corruption

. The writer is a freelancer based in Kandhkot, Sindh. He can be reached at alihassanb.34@gmail.com Inclusive and participatory governance operating transparently is a prerequisite for the just and equitable progress of any nation. When everyone has a voice, policies and practices are more likely to reflect public needs and remain anchored in accountable oversight … Read more

Global Climate Pact passed without any mention of fossil fuels

The EU dropped fossil-fuel language after Saudi Arabia and others opposed any mention of a transition  COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago talks with people before the plenary session during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), in Belem, Brazil, November 22, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS World governments agreed on Saturday to a compromise climate deal at … Read more

Court cancels interim bail of Dumper Association chief Liaquat Mehsud in Karachi rioting case

Court cites evidence of firing and acts aimed at spreading terror in Nov 3 incident President of the Dumper Association Liaquat Mehsud. Photo: Facebook A District and Sessions Judge South has canceled the interim bail of Liaquat Mehsud, president of the Dumper Association, in a case of rioting after a young man was killed in … Read more