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OIC condemns ‘heinous attacks’ on Makkah, Madinah region

A view of Makkah, the holy city. PHOTO: ANADOLU   The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemned what it called Houthi attacks on Makkah and the Madinah region, calling them “heinous attacks” intended to “terrorise civilians” and violate the sanctity of holy sites and mosques, according to Al Jazeera. Saudi air defences intercepted and destroyed a drone said to … Read more

US judge blocks Trump limits on foreign students

. The investigation was conducted by federal police and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation spy agency. PHOTO: PEXELS WASHINGTON: A federal judge on Monday blocked United States President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing a new rule that would limit how long foreign students and journalists can remain in the US without applying for extensions. US … Read more

Delay in canal breach relief echoes in PA

. Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly. PHOTO: AFP PESHAWAR: An opposition lawmaker in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Thursday warned of protests unless the provincial government swiftly compensates residents hit by the breach of the Chashma Right Bank Canal in Dera Ismail Khan. JUI-F MPA Makhdoom Aftab warned that if timely assistance was not provided, JUI-F workers would stage … Read more

Vehicle with 54 unpaid e-challans found

. LAHORE: Traffic police caught a vehicle carrying 54 outstanding e-challans worth more than Rs100,000 near Thokar Niaz Baig during checking of vehicles owned by government and semi-government departments. Patrolling Officer Zahid checked the vehicle’s e-challan record and found 32 traffic signal and 20 lane-line violations. The vehicle was released after the driver paid the … Read more

Senate panel proposes twice-yearly MDCAT

ISLAMABAD: A subcommittee of the Senate Standing Committee on Health has recommended major reforms to the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) and the medical college admission system, including holding the test twice a year and considering a reduction in its admission weightage. The recommendations were made in a report prepared by the subcommittee … Read more

Red carpet looks that turned heads at Emmys

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards brought television’s biggest stars to Los Angeles for a night of major wins, emotional moments and spectacular fashion. Held at the Peacock Theatre, this year’s red carpet offered a little bit of everything: glittering gowns, classic Hollywood glamour, bold colour, archival fashion and impeccably tailored suits. Some stars dressed for … Read more