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. The inaugural Doha Film Festival has opened with a sense of purpose that stretches far beyond red carpets, as organisers position the event as a catalyst for global storytelling and a renewed force for independent cinema across the region and beyond. Over the coming week, the festival will screen 97 films from 62 countries, … Read more
Over 900 passengers ride inaugural train but commuters call for better facilities, smoother service KARACHI: The newly upgraded Shalimar Express has captured passengers’ attention since its launch, with over 900 travellers on its first run achieving 100% occupancy. Despite the enthusiasm, many commuters feel that facilities still fall short of the standards set by the … Read more
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
The men, who planned to recruit homeless people for the invasion, took Haitian Creole classes and one enrolled in the U.S. Air Force to prepare for an attack by sailboat, prosecutors said.
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
[The movie is expected to take in about $151.5 million from Friday through Sunday, earning 35 percent more than the first installment last year.
. 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
[The chatter left startled adults unsure whether they heard correctly. Testers warned that interactive toys like this one could allow children to stray into inappropriate exchanges.
Thousands of the endangered primates end up on the dinner plates of people in the upper rung of the country’s society who have money to spare.
. 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