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The condition of Form B for admission to federal government educational institutions is over

The condition of Form B for admission to federal government educational institutions is over

This decision will apply to federal government educational institutions—Photo: File Islamabad: The federal government has done away with the requirement of Form B for admission to federally administered government educational institutions. Education Secretary Mohiuddin Wani said that the previous requirement to create Form B had inadvertently limited the access of disadvantaged children to education, a…

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Irfan Siddiqui elected unopposed Chairman of Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs

Irfan Siddiqui elected unopposed Chairman of Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs

Irfan Siddiqui was elected chairman of the committee unopposed – Photo: File Islamabad: Senator Irfan Siddiqui of the ruling party Pakistan Muslim League-N was elected unopposed as the chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs. For the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Senator Irfan Siddiqui was the joint candidate of the government…

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Ukraine Recovery Conference: UN sounds alarm over humanitarian funding

Ukraine Recovery Conference: UN sounds alarm over humanitarian funding

Speaking on behalf of Secretary-General António Guterres, UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner said the UN and partners were continuing to deliver “critical humanitarian assistance”, focusing on communities on the frontlines, but there is “growing concern about the decrease in humanitarian funding amidst the significant scale of need.” Infrastructure, including homes, hospitals, energy and water systems, continue…

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Pillay: Israel is helped by ‘powerful States’ in violation of Palestinians’ rights

Waiting would be ‘death sentence’ for millions on brink of starvation: Relief chief

“War is pushing millions of people to the brink of starvation. Only technicalities prevent famines from being declared, as people are already dying of hunger,” said Mr. Griffiths. “Waiting for an official declaration of famine before acting would be a death sentence for hundreds of thousands of people and a moral outrage,” he added.  As…

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Life in DPR Korea still ‘daily struggle devoid of hope’ warns human rights chief

Life in DPR Korea still ‘daily struggle devoid of hope’ warns human rights chief

Ambassadors held an open meeting on the human rights situation in the country, commonly known as North Korea, convened by Japan, the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States. China and Russia opposed the meeting and called for a procedural vote by the 15 members, which was defeated.  Alone and claustrophobic  Briefing…

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