Punjab BISEs announce matric result
July 31, 2023
10:55 am
The results of the yearly exams for class 10 have been issued by all Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISEs) in Punjab.
The results of the yearly exams for class 10 have been issued by all Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISEs) in Punjab.
On Sunday, a huge explosion swept through a political gathering sponsored by the Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl in Khar, a tehsil of Bajaur, killing at least 42 people and injuring over 150 others.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated several development projects in Punjab, including a 1,263 MW thermal power plant in Jhang that can generate 10 billion inexpensive units annually. During the launch event in Lahore, he praised all provincial governments for maintaining peace and law and order, emphasizing the government’s commitment to serving the nation.
The Prevention of Violent Extremism Bill faced strong opposition in Pakistan’s Senate, leading to its withdrawal by Senate chairperson Sadiq Sanjrani. The bill, introduced by the Minister of State for Law on behalf of the interior minister, prompted protests from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Opposition members raised concerns that the legislation seemed to target their party, particularly the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), and may have implications for democracy.
A local leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) lost his life after falling from the fourth floor of a building in a private housing society in Islamabad. The incident occurred in the area covered by Lohi Bhir police station. The deceased was identified as Mian Allah Yar Gadgor, a district-level PML-Q leader.
“Several fatal road accidents in Pakistan have sparked concerns about road safety in the country. Recently, five passengers lost their lives and 20 others were seriously injured when a bus overturned in Rajanpur district due to overspeeding.
The nation is observing Yaum-e-Ashur, the 10th of Muharram, to honor the great sacrifice made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his loyal companions in Karbala. Mourning processions are being held in various cities and towns across all four provinces, accompanied by stringent security measures, which have affected mobile phones and internet services in sensitive areas.
Renowned actress Sajal Aly has taken a firm stance against child labor and abuse following a distressing incident involving the alleged brutal torture of a 14-year-old domestic worker by the wife of Judge Asim Hafeez in Pakistan’s federal capital. In a heartfelt video message, the Kuch Ankahi actor passionately appealed to the public to cease subjecting young children to forced labor and mistreatment, emphasizing that child labor is not only morally wrong but also illegal.
Pakistan has given the go-ahead for a China-funded Chashma nuclear power project worth Rs1.05 trillion, intending to generate 1,200 megawatts of electricity. However, concerns have been raised as necessary initial tariffs and approvals were not secured before approval. The government did not fulfill all the required formalities before granting the project the green light.
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has established a Fact-Finding Committee to investigate allegations of harassment involving students and faculty members at the Islamia University of Bahawalpur.
Chinese Vice Prime Minister He Lifeng is set to visit Pakistan on July 30 to mark the 10th anniversary of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The spokesperson of Pakistan’s foreign ministry announced this, adding that He Lifeng, who is also a member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party, will have meetings with President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. During his stay from July 30 to August 1, He Lifeng will be the chief guest at an event celebrating the decade of CPEC.
Pakistan’s newly established hybrid civil-military forum, the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), has given initial approval to 28 projects valued at billions of dollars, aiming to attract investment from Gulf countries. The projects span various sectors, including food, agriculture, information technology, mining, minerals, petroleum, and power. Notable projects include the Diamer-Bhasha dam’s construction and mining operations in Balochistan’s Reko Diq.
