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Pakistan, KSA condem ceasefire violation in Lebanon

Pakistan, KSA condemn ceasefire violation in Lebanon

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have condemned and expressed deep concern over ceasefire violations in Lebanon. The concern was expressed during a telephonic conversation between Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. They stressed the urgent need for full respect and implementation of the ceasefire to ensure lasting

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PMDC announces new MDCAT criteria to fill vacant seats

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has approved a one-time reduction of up to 3% in MDCAT passing marks to fill vacant MBBS and BDS seats for the 2025–26 academic session. Universities must first admit applicants from the existing merit-based pool according to the new admission standards. If seats remain unfilled, institutions

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New travel advisory issued for Islamabad amid roads closure

Islamabad traffic plan ahead of US-Iran peace talks

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The federal capital authority has enacted stringent security protocols, which include temporary road closures that will occur at specified times before foreign delegations arrive for peace talks. A traffic police spokesperson announced that traffic throughout the city will experience disruptions on April 9 and 10, but drivers will find relief through established alternative

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NADRA introduces new features to counter fake visa websites

  ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched new features to restrict the collection of personal data from abroad under the pretext of issuance of Pakistani visas. The officials said that fake websites operating in the name of NADRA had been gathering information from individuals seeking Pakistani visas in various

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Govt declares local holiday in Rawalpindi on April 9 and 10

  RAWALPINDI (Kashmir English): The government has declared April 9 and 10 as local holidays in Rawalpindi due to the neighbouring city Islamabad hosting talks between Iran and the US. Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi, Dr. Hassan Waqar Cheema issued a notification in this regard late Wednesday night. He, however, said that all necessary services shall remain

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Strict orders issued to protect privacy of female students during exams

Will Federal Board exams be held on April 9 and 10 as scheduled?

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has announced that all exams scheduled for April 9 and 10 will be held as per the schedule. The announcement came after the Islamabad district administration declared local holidays on April 9 and 10 (Thursday and Friday) across the federal capital. The holidays

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Islamabad talks: Serena Hotel orders guests to check-out, traffic diversions placed

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Ahead of the talks between the US and Iran in Islamabad, the Serena Hotel management has ordered its guests to check out by 5 pm this evening. In a circular, the top hospitality facility in the federal capital said that the Government of Pakistan has requisitioned our hotel for an important event, effective

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Islamabad Talks 2.0: PM Shehbaz welcomes ceasefire extension amid ongoing diplomatic efforts

PM Shehbaz urges all parties to ‘exercise restraint’ after reports of ceasefire violations

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the US, Iran, and their allies to exercise restraint following the reports of violations of the ceasefire, which was agreed by all parties a few hours ago. In a post on X, the premier said that violations of the ceasefire have been reported at a few places

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PTI postpones rally in Rawalpindi amid US-Iran talks

ISLAMABAD (Kashmir English): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday postponed the Liaquat Bagh rally scheduled for April 9, 2026, in light of the planned US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad on April 10, sources said. As per details, the four PTI lawmakers have confirmed that the party has decided to postpone the Liaqat Bagh rally scheduled for tomorrow.

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