Five-Year Agreement Focuses on Academic Collaboration, Student Exchange, and Open Distance Education Islamabad: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) and Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to strengthen international academic cooperation, promote research, and expand collaboration in open and distance learning. According to Beyond Time News, the agreement was…

Islamabad High Court Says Appeals May Be Decided on Existing Record if Defence Does Not Present Arguments Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has granted Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi a final opportunity to present arguments in their appeals against convictions in the £190 million case. According to Beyond Time News, a division bench comprising…

JI Chief Calls for Demonstrations as Party Criticizes Economic Policies and Rising Living Costs Lahore: Jamaat-e-Islami has announced plans to hold nationwide demonstrations on July 10, citing concerns over rising fuel prices, inflation, and the impact of government economic policies on households. According to Beyond Time News, the announcement was made during a press conference…

National Accountability Bureau Considers New Legal Interpretation on Financial Threshold for Graft Cases Islamabad: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is reviewing a proposal that could allow it to retain jurisdiction over a larger number of corruption cases despite recent changes to its financial threshold. According to Beyond Time News, the proposal is currently under consideration…

Pakistan and United Nations Explore International Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence and Global Challenges Islamabad: Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, held talks with António Guterres, focusing on global cooperation, artificial intelligence (AI) governance, and emerging international challenges. According to Beyond Time News, the meeting highlighted the growing importance of international…