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January 15, 2019

eSwatini – Taiwan’s last friend in Africa

China has tried to win over eSwatini repeatedly, but the tiny kingdom, previously known as Swaziland, is staying with Taiwan for “diplomatic and political morality” even […]
January 15, 2019

Brexit: Theresa May faces ‘meaningful vote’ on her deal

MPs are preparing to vote on whether to back Theresa May’s deal for leaving the European Union. The so-called “meaningful vote” will take place later as […]
January 15, 2019

Taliban talks: Pakistan arrest ‘sends militants message’

Pakistan has detained a senior Afghan Taliban member in an attempt to put pressure on the militants amid talks with the US, sources in the group […]
January 15, 2019

Sexual harassment is intolerable: UN Women executive director

KARACHI: Cyber harassment, whether on or off campus, is as damaging to women as physical violence and abuse. To be disconnected from technology in the 21st […]
January 15, 2019

Education minister vows to boost literacy rate to 70% in four years

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood on Sunday said that the government was preparing a plan to boost the literacy rate from […]
January 15, 2019

CJP Nisar to open ‘free legal clinic’ after retirement

Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Sunday said he would open a free legal clinic once he steps down from his post, Express […]
January 15, 2019

Brick kiln owners seek govt’s support over zigzag technology

ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Brick Kiln Association (APBKA) President Shoaib Niazi has said that the kiln owners, despite their keenness for conversion of their furnace to zigzag […]
January 15, 2019

SED’s rationalisation policy defeats purpose

LAHORE: The School Education Department’s (SED) rationalisation policy has hits snags, Express News reported. Under the policy, teachers who were transferred a mere six months ago […]