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LAHORE : The Punjab School Education Department has released a revised schedule for the ongoing recruitment of School Teacher Interns (STIs), outlining fresh dates for merit lists, interviews, objections, and final appointments. The updated timeline for STIs is intended to enhance transparency and help applicants monitor each stage of the process more effectively. According to new updates the first merit list will be posted on school notice boards on December 3, allowing candidates to check their standings and prepare for the upcoming phases. Candidates intending to file objections may do so at their respective tehsil offices on December 4 and…

The Trump administration on Tuesday said it paused all immigration applications, including green card and US citizenship processing, filed by immigrants from 19 non-European countries, citing concerns over national security and public safety. The pause applies to people from 19 countries that were already subjected to a partial travel ban in June, placing further restrictions on immigration – a core feature of US President Donald Trump’s political platform. The list of countries includes Afghanistan and Somalia. The official memorandum outlining the new policy cites the attack on US National Guard members in Washington last week in which an Afghan man…

Pakistan’s trade sector took a severe hit in the first five months of the current fiscal year, with fresh data showing a sharp fall in exports and a steep rise in imports. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics attributes the worsening performance primarily to regional tensions and growing trade barriers. According to the newly issued report card, Pakistan’s trade deficit widened by more than 37%, increasing by $4.19 billion compared to the same period last year. Between July and November, the deficit rose to over $15.46 billion, driven largely by shrinking exports and rising import volumes. During the same five-month stretch…

After 25 years, kite flying has officially returned to Punjab, with the provincial government issuing a detailed ordinance to allow the celebration of Basant under strict and regulated conditions. The legislation, signed by Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider, marks the revival of a cultural tradition long awaited by many. The new law grants conditional permission for kite flying across Punjab. According to the ordinance, Basant celebrations are allowed but only within a framework of strict rules designed to ensure public safety and prevent past tragedies. The government has emphasized that this controlled revival aims to preserve Punjab’s cultural heritage while…

Mild earthquake tremors were felt in Sibi district on Wednesday morning, prompting concern among residents though no damage was immediately reported. According to the National Seismic Center, the earthquake measured 4.0 on the Richter scale. The tremors originated from an epicenter located 50 kilometers southwest of Sibi, with a depth recorded at 10 kilometers, indicating a shallow quake more likely to be felt on the surface. Authorities said the tremors were brief but noticeable. No casualties or structural losses have been reported so far. Local disaster management teams remain on alert as aftershocks cannot be ruled out.

Tajikistan is in talks with Russia and a Moscow-led regional security grouping about the possibility of Russia deploying troops to jointly patrol the volatile border with Afghanistan, three Tajik security sources told Reuters on Tuesday. Five Chinese nationals have been killed and five wounded near the border in the past week as a result of attacks launched from Afghanistan. Tajik President Emomali Rahmon held talks with the heads of his security agencies on Monday about the situation and China has advised its citizens, who are engaged in various mining and business activities, to urgently leave the border area. One of the three sources,…

Videos showing senior actress Saba Faisal undergoing cosmetic procedures to maintain a youthful and attractive appearance have gone viral on social media. Saba Faisal has previously acknowledged that she has opted for makeup and cosmetic procedures to enhance her looks. She has stated that she does not consider these procedures to be wrong. Recently, multiple short videos shared by the actress on TikTok showing her undergoing various cosmetic treatments went viral, drawing widespread attention and criticism. In the videos, Saba Faisal can be seen receiving procedures on her face, scalp, and neck. The clips have sparked debates among social media…

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday warned European powers that if they started a war with Russia then Moscow was ready to fight and that the defeat of European powers would be so absolute that there would be no one left to even negotiate a peace deal. Four years into the Ukraine war, the deadliest European conflict in Europe since World War Two, Russia has failed to conquer Ukraine, a much smaller neighbour which has been supported by European powers and the United States. Ukraine and European powers have repeatedly warned that if Putin wins the Ukraine war then he could…

Australia opener Usman Khawaja has been ruled out of the second Ashes test against England in Brisbane later this week due to a back problem, the team said on Tuesday. Khawaja was unable to open either innings in the series opener in Perth because of back spasms and showed some discomfort on Monday in the nets at Brisbane’s Gabba ground, where the second test starts on Thursday. “It’s hard, because he’s put in a lot of work since the last game just trying to get his body right but he hasn’t come up unfortunately,” Australia fast bowler Scott Boland told…

The Tianshan Forum for Central Asia Economic Cooperation opened on Tuesday in Urumqi, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, drawing over 300 government officials and representatives from financial institutions, think tanks and the private sector to discuss promoting trade and investment across the region. The two-day forum, themed “Unlocking Connectivity and Investment in Central Asia,” brought together Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) member countries. Discussions focused on trade, transport, energy and digital connectivity in the region. In his opening remarks, Chinese Finance Minister Lan Fo’an said that CAREC cooperation has made significant progress and should expand in scale and…