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Pakistan, UAE vow to deepen cooperation in Higher Education and Human Resource Development
The Nation
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July 5, 2025
Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, met on Saturday with Dr. Abdulrahman Bin Abdulmanan Al Awar, UAE Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization and Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research,...
Pakistan, Poland agree to deepen defence, trade ties
Pakistan Today
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July 5, 2025
ISLAMABAD: The 9th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and the Republic of Poland was held in Warsaw on 4 July 2025. The Pakistani delegation was led by Ambassador Muhammad Ayub, Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe),...
Islamabad, Warsaw set to deepen ties across key sectors
The Express Tribune
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July 5, 2025
Listen to article Pakistan and Poland have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation through high-level visits, parliamentary exchanges, and sustained dialogue, as the two countries seek to broaden engagement across multiple sectors. The...
Pakistanis see Microsoft move as more than a corporate exit. ‘So much for economic boom’
The Print
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July 5, 2025
New Delhi: Microsoft stopped its operations in Pakistan Friday, after a 25-year presence in the country. Pakistanis see it as a sign of the declining economic condition of the country. “Even global giants like Microsoft find it unsustainable to...
Pakistan’s development rests on backs of child labourers as 1.6 million children are exploited in Sindh
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 5, 2025
Karachi [Pakistan] July 5 (ANI): Over 1.6 million children in Sindh, aged between five and 17 years, are trapped in child labour, according to the Sindh Child Labour Survey 2022-2024, as reported by Dawn. The survey, conducted by the provincial...
“Microsoft never had a REAL OFFICE in Pakistan, so there was nothing to exit from”
Pakistan Observer
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July 5, 2025
ISLAMABAD – Reports of Microsoft exit from Pakistan was all over the news lately and Pakistani government responded to the development, rebuking media outlets over what it describes as a “deliberate disinformation campaign” falsely claiming that...
Pakistan welcomes 350 Afghan students under Allama Iqbal scholarship programme
Daily Times
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July 5, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has welcomed around 350 Afghan students who have arrived to study in its top universities under the Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) received the students at its regional centre in...
Pakistan's development rests on backs of child labourers as 1.6 million children exploited in Sindh
Asianet Newsable
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July 5, 2025
Over 1.6 million children in Sindh, Pakistan aged between five and 17 years, are trapped in child labour, according to the Sindh Child Labour Survey 2022-2024. Over 1.6 million children in Sindh, Pakistan aged between five and 17 years, are...
Pakistan, Poland hold 9th bilateral political consultations in Warsaw
The Nation
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July 5, 2025
The 9th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Poland was held in Warsaw, where both sides reviewed the full range of bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation across multiple...
Pakistan, Poland review entire spectrum of bilateral ties
ARY News
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July 5, 2025
ISLAMABAD: The 9th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and the Republic of Poland held in Warsaw reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations. The Pakistani delegation was led by Ambassador Muhammad Ayub,...
Pakistan’s war on Baloch identity, slain activist’s death sparks uprising across Chaghi, Nushki, Dalbandin
The Statesman (India)
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July 5, 2025
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has reported a wave of protests and strikes across Balochistan following the extrajudicial killing of Zeeshan Zaheer, a dedicated member of the BYC, by what the Committee describes as state-backed death squads....
Pakistan advancing toward Vision 2047 with major higher education reforms: Dr Mukhtar
The Nation
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July 5, 2025
ISLAMABAD - Chairman Higher Education Commission (HEC) Dr Mukhtar Ahmed has reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening Pakistan’s higher education sector under Vision 2047, with a strong focus on accessibility, technology integration,...
General Zia-Ul-Haq’s Dark Legacy: How One Man Rewired The Soul Of Pakistan
Friday Times
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July 5, 2025
From 1977 to 1988, Pakistan came under the shadow of General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq; a man whose rule did not merely govern but genetically altered the ideological, legal, religious, and institutional DNA of the state. Zia did not simply impose a...
The Messiah Myth: Why Pakistan Still Waits For A Saviour Instead Of Building A System
Friday Times
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July 5, 2025
On the morning of 5 July 1977, General Zia-ul-Haq imposed martial law in Pakistan. The tanks rolled in with the usual promises: to save the country, to cleanse politics, to restore order. Many Pakistanis — including the educated and urbane —...
Over 300 Afghan Students Arrive In Pakistan For Higher Education
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaama Press) Over 300 Afghan students have arrived in Pakistan to pursue higher education under a scholarship program launched by the Pakistani government. A total of 350 Afghan students have recently arrived in Pakistan to continue...
Microsoft ‘Quits’ Pakistan After 25 Years Amid Global Restructuring, Layoffs
StratNews Global
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July 5, 2025
Home Pakistan Microsoft ‘Quits’ Pakistan After 25 Years Amid Global Restructuring, Layoffs This development aligns with Microsoft’s latest global downsizing initiative, cutting around 9,100 jobs worldwide—nearly 4% of its workforce—in its largest...
Why is Microsoft pulling out of Pakistan after 25 years: Reports
The Times of India
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July 5, 2025
Microsoft has made the decision to shut down operations in Pakistan. It would end the 25-year-old presence of the company in Pakistan. The move comes as a surprise to Pakistan's local IT sector, where Microsoft, the tech giant played a key role in...
Malawi and Colombia explore higher education collaboration
Maravi Express
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July 5, 2025
Kabwila withAmbassador Mina-Rojas * Colombia has strong commitment to international relations, particularly in education—Ambassador Mina-Rojas * Exchange programs for staff and students include in research, postgraduate training, and youth skills...
IT Ministry Jobs in Pakistan 2025; Check requirement and Apply Online
Daily Pakistan
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July 5, 2025
ISLAMABAD – Minitry of IT announced high-profile job opening for position of Research Fellow. The new role comes with a decent package of up to Rs5lac per month as officials are looking for top-tier professionals. The new positions are part of the...
Pillion riding banned in Karachi as part of Muharram security measures
GEO TV
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July 5, 2025
Over 5,000 police personnel deployed for central procession. More than 1,000 personnel deployed to maintain traffic flow. Shops at MA Jinnah Road, Empress and Regal markets sealed. KARACHI: Sindh government has imposed a ban on pillion riding as...