Student solidarity marches on Feb 12

LAHORE: Different student organisations from public and private sector educational institutions on Saturday announced holding student solidarity marches across the country on Feb 12. Progressive Students Collective (PSC) Central General Secretary Iqbal Khan, The Students’ Herald Chief Editor Qazi Shehryar, PSC Spokesperson Sara Ali, PSC Information Secretary Sher Ali, former vice president Ali Raza, and…

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Three permanent judges of IHC notified

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has notified the appointment of three additional judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) as permanent judges. They are likely to take oath on Monday. The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Jan 12 recommended the confirmation of these judges, and their oath-taking was planned for the following day. However, the…

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Pakistan, US agree to enhance collaboration in security, border management

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States on Saturday agreed to enhance collaboration in bilateral security and border management. The agreement was reached as Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi held a meeting with a high-level US delegation led by US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker. The meeting featured in-depth deliberation on boosting relations between the two countries and…

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ECP summons Punjab CS, LG secretary over delay in electoral exercise

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned the Punjab Chief Secretary and the Local Government Secretary to appear in person before the commission on Jan 22 to explain delay in activities required to hold long-delayed local elections in the province, an informed source told Dawn on Friday. “This step is being taken to ensure urgent…

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Rising cyber scams echo in NA

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Friday took up the issue of increasing cybercrimes in the country, which are badly affecting the masses. Members highlighted the problem of fake driving challans, as well as fraudulent messages from educational institutions, banks, mobile phone companies and other entities. It was also informed that in some cases people responded…

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