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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has decided to outsource government schools across the province, following a similar move previously taken for public hospitals. The provincial education department said that around 2,000 government primary schools will be outsourced to the private sector. The department has already approved the outsourcing plan for public schools across the province. Officials added that so far 500 government schools have already been outsourced, while the provincial government will provide each school around Rs300,000 monthly to cover staff salaries and other operational expenses. According to the education department, 233 schools in the winter zone areas have already…

The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 across the province ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with the Home Department issuing formal orders in this regard. The restrictions under Section 144 will remain in force from May 27 to June 2. Under the orders, the burning of animal heads and trotters at public places has been prohibited. Swimming and bathing in rivers, lakes, canals and dams have also been banned under Section 144. The disposal of animal waste and offal into manholes, drains or canals has likewise been prohibited. The government has also banned the sale and purchase of sacrificial animals at places…

US President Donald Trump said the conflict with Iran would be brought to a swift end following what he described as positive developments on the issue. A key meeting on war planning, chaired by President Trump, took place after the postponement of a possible strike on Iran. Various military and diplomatic options came under discussion during the session. According to US media reports, President Trump held an emergency meeting with the national security team at the White House. The meeting was attended by the US Vice-President, Secretary of State, Defence Secretary and senior military officials. Participants reviewed the situation surrounding…

The sharp decline of the Indian rupee has exposed the weakness of India’s economy and undermined Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s economic claims. According to international publication Reuters, the Indian rupee has been declared Asia’s worst-performing currency of 2026. Reuters reported that the rupee fell to a record low due to rising global bond yields and increasing energy prices. The report stated that alongside the rupee’s decline, energy prices in India have also continued to rise at an alarming pace. Reuters said that the Indian rupee, regarded as Asia’s weakest-performing currency in 2026, continues to set new records of depreciation. The publication stated that…

Pakistan cricketers Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub will not be available for selection for the Australia One-day International series owing to injuries. Both Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub are undergoing recovery from their injuries and continue rehabilitation under the supervision of the Pakistan Cricket Board medical staff. The PCB expressed good wishes for the speedy recovery of both players. An update regarding the squad and the fitness of players will be issued shortly. The Pakistan-Australia ODI series is scheduled to begin on May 30.

The United Nations has warned the world of a grave and possible threat of nuclear terrorism emerging from Afghanistan under the Taliban regime. According to the report, the Afghan Taliban regime has provided shelter to terrorist organisations from across the world in order to maintain its oppressive rule. The report stated that these international militant groups operating under the umbrella of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan have become a major threat to global security. The United Nations warned that 133 pellets containing stolen uranium dioxide from Tajikistan could fall into the hands of the banned al Qaeda network in Afghanistan.…

Google has announced an expansion of its AI-powered Gmail features, introducing a conversational assistant that allows users to search their inbox through spoken questions instead of traditional search terms. The new feature, titled “Gmail Live”, is powered by Gemini AI and was unveiled on Tuesday ahead of the company’s annual developer conference, Google I/O. According to TechCrunch, the tool enables users to ask Gmail naturally phrased questions about information stored in their emails, including flight details, appointment times, hotel bookings and school events. Previously, users relied on keyword searches or email addresses to locate messages, a method that often produced broad or…

Bangladesh completed a 2-0 clean sweep against Pakistan after securing a 78-run victory in the second Test at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.  Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam produced a match-winning display, taking six wickets in Pakistan’s second innings as the tourists were bowled out for 358 while chasing a target of 437. Pakistan resumed their resistance through Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha after early setbacks, but Bangladesh regained control through disciplined spin bowling on the final day. Rizwan fought hard for his 94 while Salman Agha struck 71, adding a vital partnership to keep Pakistan’s hopes alive. However, Taijul…

ISTANBUL: Israeli forces opened fire on at ‌least two vessels in an aid flotilla sailing towards Gaza on Tuesday, according to video footage and flotilla organisers, but Israel said no live ammunition was used and there were no casualties. The flotilla was making a renewed attempt to deliver aid to Gaza after earlier ​missions were intercepted by Israel in international waters. Video from the flotilla’s livestream showed soldiers firing shots at ​two of the boats. The type of ammunition fired was not clear. “At no point was ⁠live ammunition fired,” the Israeli foreign ministry said in a statement. “Following multiple warnings, non-lethal…

Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Wednesday invited Kazakh investors to explore joint ventures at Pakistani ports, including opportunities in Gwadar’s free zones to enhance Kazakhstan’s access to regional and international trade markets. The minister made the remarks during a meeting with an 11-member Kazakh delegation led by Timur Turlov, chief executive officer of Freedom Holding Corp, read an official statement. During the meeting, both sides discussed prospects for cooperation in transhipment operations, off-dock and multipurpose terminals, and dry-dock and floating-dock facilities at Pakistani ports. Chaudhry highlighted the strategic importance of Karachi and Gwadar in regional…