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Islamabad student allegedly dies by suicide after losing millions in fake US university admission scam
ISLAMABAD: A student of the International Islamic University Islamabad, Laiba, allegedly died by suicide after finding out that the documents provided by an agent for admission to a US university were fake, police said on Saturday. The victim’s body was reportedly found hanging by the roadside in Islamabad’s G-10 sector, in the jurisdiction of Ramna police station. According to police, the victim was distressed after discovering that the documents provided by the agent were fraudulent. Laiba’s family revealed that she had completed her BS degree from the International Islamic UniversityRead More
PM Shehbaz, Azerbaijan President Aliyev Discuss Expanding Economic Cooperation in Telephone Call
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan held a telephone conversation on Saturday, reaffirming the strong brotherly ties and strategic partnership between their countries while pledging to deepen economic, investment, and commercial cooperation. During the call, Prime Minister Shehbaz underscored Pakistan’s longstanding fraternal relationship with Azerbaijan, which he said was built on mutual trust and unwavering support on issues of national importance. Both leaders agreed that their close political understanding should now be translated into stronger economic and trade relations. The prime minister noted thatRead More
Govt cuts petrol price by Re0.66, raises diesel by Re0.52 per litre
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday slashed the price of petrol by Re0.66 per litre and increased high-speed diesel (HSD) rate by Re0.52 per litre, following changes in international oil prices. After the latest revision, petrol will be available at Rs398.30 per litre, while the price of HSD has been fixed at Rs396.24 per litre. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the revised prices will remain effective till October 12. Ogra has also begun publishing daily petroleum prices on its website to improve transparency and allow changesRead More
UAE says Omani flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv flight
DUBAI, OCT 9: An Omani flydubai co-pilot had planned to seize a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight and crash it into a terminal at Israel’s Ben Gurion airport on September 30 in a suicide attack inspired by the September 11, 2001 attacks before he was thwarted by his fellow pilot, the UAE attorney general said on Friday, according to the state news agency.
First T20I: Farhan, Sadaqat power Pakistan to four-wicket win over Sri Lanka
RAWALPINDI, OCT 9: Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets in the first T20I, with captain Sahibzada Farhan’s 89 and Maaz Sadaqat’s half-century powering the hosts to a successful chase of 183 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday. Chasing a target of 183 runs, Pakistan got off to a blistering start as openers Sahibzada Farhan and Fakhar Zaman smashed 54 runs in the first five overs. With Pakistan at 54-1, Farhan was joined by Maaz Sadaqat after Fakhar (21 off 13 balls) was dismissed by Eshan Malinga. The pair addedRead More
Pakistan Post committed to delivering modern, reliable postal services: PMG Faisal Gondal
RAWALPINDI, Oct 09 (DNA):Pakistan Post plays a pivotal role in socio-economic development, public service delivery, and fostering domestic and international connectivity, Postmaster General (PMG) Northern Punjab Circle Rawalpindi Faisal Tahsin Gondal said on Friday. Addressing a ceremony held at the Rawalpindi General Post Office (GPO) to mark World Post Day, PMG emphasized that Pakistan Post remains committed to upgrading its operational infrastructure, integrating digital technology, and offering reliable services tailored to modern consumer demands. Hosted by Chief Postmaster Rawalpindi GPO Asma Noreen, the ceremony commenced with a flag-hoisting ritualRead More