Author: Anwar Khan

KARACHI: Authorities Investigate Mysterious Deaths Linked to Heatwave and Load Shedding Recent mysterious deaths in Karachi due to extreme heatwave and load shedding have sparked an investigation by the authorities, as reported by ARY News. The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has directed the CEO of K-Electric to submit a detailed report within three days following the news of these deaths. NEPRA is looking into the increase in death rate during the recent heatwave, particularly focusing on the factors contributing to the deaths such as extreme heat, hypothermia, and electricity load shedding. The investigation aims to determine if there…

HEC Budget Slashed: Impact on Higher Education in Pakistan The federal government has made a significant cut to the recurrent budget of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) for the upcoming financial year, reducing it from Rs65 billion to Rs25 billion. This budget cut will now limit funding to only federal universities, leaving the public sector universities of provinces to self-fund. The HEC had originally requested Rs126 billion to support over 160 public universities in the country, but the Planning Commission has also reduced the development budget from Rs59 billion to Rs21 billion. In response, the Finance Ministry has urged provinces…

Karachi: Cambridge Board Proceeds with O/A Level Exams Despite Public Holiday for Youm-e-Takbeer Despite the public holiday on May 28, 2024, for Youm-e-Takbeer, the ongoing O Levels and A Levels examinations in Pakistan will continue as scheduled, according to ARY News. The spokesperson for the Cambridge Board confirmed that the exams will proceed as planned. Additionally, Jinnah Hospital announced that the NTS House Job Test will also take place as scheduled on May 28. Students and candidates are advised to prepare and adhere to their examination schedules. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the significance of Youm-e-Takbeer, commemorating when Pakistan became…