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PM Shehbaz Departs for Iran to Offer Condolences on President Raisi’s Death
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PM Shehbaz Departs for Iran to Offer Condolences on President Raisi’s Death

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has traveled to Iran to offer condolences on the tragic deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian. Both Iranian officials died in a helicopter crash in the Eastern Azerbaijan province on Sunday. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar join the Prime Minister. During his visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will meet Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Imam Khamenei and Acting President Dr. Mohammad Mokhber. He will convey condolences on behalf of the people and government of Pakistan. Earlier this week, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei led funeral prayers for President Raisi, the foreign minister, and others who died in the crash. These prayers took plac...
Summer Holidays in Punjab Schools to Now Begin on May 25
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Summer Holidays in Punjab Schools to Now Begin on May 25

Due to the severe heat wave, the Punjab School Education Department has decided to start summer holidays earlier than initially planned. All schools will now be closed from May 25. In response to a severe heat wave, the Punjab School Education Department has changed the schedule for summer holidays in public and private schools across the province. According to a new notification, all government and private schools in Punjab, including Lahore, will now be closed from May 25. Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat said many private schools contacted the government to request early summer holidays. Private schools holding exams this week are allowed to remain open, but the heat is expected to intensify next week. The Punjab School Education Department decided to start summer ho...
Pakistan’s Sirbaz Khan Scales Mount Everest Without Oxygen
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Pakistan’s Sirbaz Khan Scales Mount Everest Without Oxygen

Pakistan's very own Sirbaz Khan did something amazing! He climbed Mount Everest, the world's tallest mountain, without special breathing equipment. This is a huge accomplishment because the air gets very thin up there, making breathing hard. In addition, Sirbaz is a true adventurer! Pakistan's top mountaineer, Sirbaz Khan, achieved an extraordinary feat on Tuesday by reaching the summit of Mount Everest without using supplementary oxygen. This remarkable accomplishment makes Sirbaz the second Pakistani ever to do so, following in the footsteps of Sajid Sidpara. Hailing from Hunza, Sirbaz Khan is also the first Pakistani to climb 11 peaks over 8,000 meters without the help of bottled oxygen. In total, he has conquered 13 of these towering mountains, using oxygen only on Annapurna and...
Third Flight from Kyrgyzstan Bring Pakistani Students Home Safely
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Third Flight from Kyrgyzstan Bring Pakistani Students Home Safely

A third flight from Kyrgyzstan, carrying Pakistani students, has safely landed at Lahore Airport. Parents and relatives gathered at the airport eagerly awaited the arrival of Flight KA-6571, which brought the students. Information Minister Ata Tarar welcomed the students at the airport. He expressed his satisfaction with the successful effort to bring them back home safely. He also said the government will keep working to ensure the safety and well-being of Pakistani citizens abroad. The government made special plans for the returning students, making sure everything went smoothly when they arrived. Families felt relieved and happy as they reunited at the airport. "The government has prioritized the safe return of our students, and we are pleased to see them back home," stated Tarar...
Pakistan Records Historic Increase in IT Exports,  Surging to $310 Million in April
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Pakistan Records Historic Increase in IT Exports,  Surging to $310 Million in April

Last month, Pakistan reached a significant milestone as its Information Technology (IT) exports surged to a record-breaking $310 million.  Minister of State Shaza Fatima announced that this notable increase represents Pakistan's largest growth in IT exports ever recorded within a single month. It marks a significant achievement for the nation. In April 2024, Pakistan experienced a remarkable surge of 62.3% in IT exports compared to the same period last year. This feat underscores the country's growing prominence in the global IT arena. Minister Fatima emphasized the government's steadfast dedication to boosting IT exports. She attributed this remarkable progress to the unwavering commitment of the prime minister and the administration's focused efforts on advancing the IT sector. ...