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People of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Actively Fight Terrorism Alongside Security Forces
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People of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Actively Fight Terrorism Alongside Security Forces

The brave people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have actively joined hands with security forces in the fight against terrorism. In recent days, they have successfully pushed back the terrorist group Fitna Al-Khawarij and protected their communities. Terrorists tried to enter border villages in Dera Ismail Khan and Dera Ghazi Khan, but local villagers acted quickly and forced them to flee. Their strong and immediate response played a key role in defeating the attackers. Elders of Khyber Pakhtunkhawa Held Meeting On April 13, village elders held a large meeting and firmly declared that they would not allow any terrorist to enter their areas. Their decision showed unity and a clear stand against terrorism. In the Bachkan Ahmadzai area of Lakki Marwat, the police, security forces, and the ...
Rainfall Lashes Parts of Country, Bringing Relief and Refreshing Change
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Rainfall Lashes Parts of Country, Bringing Relief and Refreshing Change

Heavy rainfall swept across various parts of country on Thursday, bringing a significant drop in temperature and a refreshing change in atmosphere. Cities in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, and Balochistan witnessed light to heavy showers, much to the delight of residents. Punjab Welcomes a Cool Spell Several cities in Punjab, including Lahore, Mianwali, Attock, Chakwal, Sialkot, Narowal, Mandi Bahauddin, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Sheikhupura, Hafizabad, and Gujrat, experienced heavy downpours. Sudden showers caused temperatures to drop, and intermittent drizzles continued throughout the day. Residents welcomed cool breeze, enjoying a much-needed respite from previous warm weather. In Phool Nagar, rain persisted since morning, accompanied by strong winds that further enhanced the co...
Deadly Monsoon Rains Trigger Floods, Havoc Across Pakistan; 12 Die
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Deadly Monsoon Rains Trigger Floods, Havoc Across Pakistan; 12 Die

Met Department Predicts More Rain in August than July In the last 24 hours, monsoon rains and floods have caused the death of more than 12 people across Pakistan. The continuous downpour has wreaked havoc, leading to several accidents, injuries, and widespread flooding. Sindh Faces Severe Damage In Sindh, five people lost their lives in various rain-related accidents, and numerous others were injured. The Murad Wah canal's breach in Kandhkot led to the submersion of several villages. The breaking of the Kirti Dam in Khairpur has isolated 200 villages, while a 100-foot-wide crack in the Begari Canal has further complicated the situation. Roads in Tandwala Yar, Matiari, Hala, Bhat Shah, and Saeedabad are heavily flooded. In Jamshoro, a roof collapse claimed the lives of two peop...
Karachi Reports Over 100 Heat Stroke Cases in 10 Days
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Karachi Reports Over 100 Heat Stroke Cases in 10 Days

Karachi, Pakistan's largest city, has reported more than 100 heat stroke cases in the past 10 days. According to recent reports, Dr. Irfan Siddiqui, who is in charge of treating heat stroke patients, mentioned that Jinnah Hospital has treated 80 cases, while Civil Hospital has handled over 50 cases. The rising heat in the city has also led to an increase in gastroenteritis cases. Dr. Siddiqui noted that more than 30 gastroenteritis cases were reported yesterday alone. These cases are mostly seen between 12 noon and 5 pm when the heat is at its peak. The Pakistan Meteorological Department had issued a heat wave alert on May 19, warning that most parts of the country, including Sindh, would experience intense heat from May 21 to 27. Following this alert, the Sindh Disaster Management ...
Sindh abolished PhD requirement for appointing VCs
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Sindh abolished PhD requirement for appointing VCs

Vice Chancellors (VCs) of Sindh Universities are being considered for significant changes by the government. Possibly, Sindh government will abolish the requirement of a PhD degree and 15 research papers for vice chancellors' appointments in the province's universities. Sindh is also considering lowering the age limit for VCs from 65 to 62. Furthermore, civil servants, college teachers, officers of grade 17 or above of private or public institutions may also apply for the position of vice chancellor. It would be necessary for them to have 20 years of experience, including 10 years of administrative experience. As a result, the age limit for the position of vice chancellor may also be reduced from 65 years to 62 years. A summary of the process of appointing vice chancellors has been ...