Council President Dr Rizwan Taj says excessive fees will either be refunded or adjusted in next academic year ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC) President Dr Rizwan Taj said on Thursday that it had issued show-cause notices to 12 medical and dental institutions that were charging an annual fee exceeding Rs1.8 million, the cap set … Read more

Saudi Minister of Defense Khalid bin Salman and COAS Asim Munir. Photo: X Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Thursday discussed joint efforts with the Saudi defence minister to promote global peace and security. In a post on X today, Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman said he met … Read more

Opposition parties also stage protests outside parliament complex, holding anti-govt placards Farmers and trade union workers shout slogans during a nationwide strike over government policies and other issues in Amritsar on February 12, 2026.PHOTO: AFP Thousands of Indian farmers protested across the country on Thursday, alleging the government had compromised their interests in the United … Read more

QUETTA: The Balochistan government has published the names and photographs of 39 individuals in major newspapers, declaring them “most-wanted terrorists” and announcing substantial cash rewards for information leading to their arrest. Among those listed are Bashir Zeb, the head of the proscribed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) militant group, and Gulzar Imam, also known as Shambay, … Read more

NOTTINGHAM: Nottingham Forest have sacked Sean Dyche after only 114 days in charge, with a goalless Premier League draw against bottom side Wolverhampton Wanderers on Wednesday proving to be his final match as head coach. The 54-year-old joined Forest in October on a contract until the summer of 2027 but becomes the third manager to … Read more

Coco Gauff fell at the first hurdle for a second straight year in Qatar. Photo: AFP DOHA: Coco Gauff suffered a surprise second-round exit from the WTA 1000 event in Doha on Tuesday, losing in straight sets to Italian lucky loser Elisabetta Cocciaretto.The fourth seed, who was beaten 6-4, 6-2, was followed out of the … Read more

The cheapest available ticket for the final on the resale site was listed at $9,775 BIGGEST EVENT: John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, D.C., U.S. – December 5, 2025 General view of the FIFA World Cup trophy during the draw Pool. Photo: REUTERS WASHINGTON: Ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup have … Read more

Analysts say a decisive result is crucial for steady governance in the nation of 175 million Bangladesh Elections 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS DHAKA: Counting began in Bangladesh’s pivotal national election on Thursday after tens of millions of people voted for a new government following the 2024 ouster of long‑time premier Sheikh Hasina in a tumultuous Gen … Read more

This illustration photograph taken on December 1, 2025, shows the logo of US instant messaging software WhatsApp displayed on a smartphone’s screen, in Frankfurt am Main, western Germany. The European Commission told Meta on February 9, 2026 to give rival chatbots access to its WhatsApp messaging service after an antitrust probe found the US giant … Read more

French president says joint EU debt is essential to economically compete with US and China France’s President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a G20 Leaders’ Summit plenary session at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg on November 22, 2025. Photo: AFP French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday cited state support for Elon Musk’s Starlink as an … Read more