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Pakistan and the Maldives have also set a target to raise bilateral trade from $13.9 million to $200 million within two years.

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Pakistan and the Maldives are exploring direct flights, a move that could open new tourism links between the two countries. The discussions took place during President Mohamed Muizzu's visit to Pakistan. 🧵

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The two sides also signed 20 agreements and MoUs covering tourism, IT, health, education, agriculture, fisheries and defence. They want to deepen cooperation as diplomatic ties complete 60 years.

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HEC had banned private BA and MA degree programmes two years ago. Punjab University has also written to the Punjab Assembly Speaker and HEC.

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Private BA and MA exams could return at Punjab University, reopening a higher education route for working students and people in rural and remote areas. 🧵

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Punjab University’s Syndicate has passed a resolution backing the restoration and asked the Punjab Assembly to allow private BA and MA examinations again.

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Committees will include four public and four government representatives, including a head teacher, union council secretary and a BHU or Maryam Nawaz Health Clinic doctor. Read more:

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Punjab has approved a pilot to turn 120 villages into model settlements, with sewerage, drainage and paved streets planned under the initiative. 🧵

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The province also plans to introduce the Khushhal Dehat Act 2026. Each village will get a committee led by the relevant assistant commissioner and supervised by the deputy commissioner.

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International applicants are accepted. The deadline for the May 2027 intake is November 30, 2026, while applications for September 2027 close on March 31, 2027. Details:

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Pakistani students can apply for a fully funded MSc opportunity at UBC in Canada, with eligible candidates receiving at least CAD 32,500 a year for two years. 🧵

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The in-person Cell and Developmental Biology degree is based at UBC's Vancouver campus. Funding combines scholarships, research assistantships and teaching assistantships, subject to satisfactory academic progress.

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Officials have been told to compile the salary record, recover the funds for the government treasury and begin proceedings to register cases over the disputed appointments.

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KP's education department has cancelled the appointments of 35 female primary teachers in Dera Ismail Khan and ordered recovery of all salaries paid to them. 🧵

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District Education Officer Syeda Anjum said the department could not verify the teachers' appointment and service records, including their places of posting. Their appointment orders were declared invalid from the date of issue.

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Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said better connections between routes are needed to make public transport more convenient for Karachi residents. More details:

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Karachi is set to receive another fleet of electric and double-decker buses next month, with officials told to prepare new routes for their launch. 🧵

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The plan is being linked with ongoing work on the Yellow Line and Red Line BRT projects. Officials are also discussing how different BRT services and the incoming buses can connect.

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Pakistan also plans to adopt 45 more vehicle safety regulations by Q4 2028, adding to 62 already adopted under UNECE rules. More details:

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Pakistan is proposing a Rs. 1.7 billion automotive testing institute to check whether vehicles meet safety, quality and environmental standards before reaching the market. 🧵

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The proposed Pakistan Automotive Testing Institute would handle vehicle type approval and verification. The Ministry of Industries and Engineering Development Board would establish it under the draft Autos and Auto Parts Manufacturing Policy 2026-31.