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PMDC Revises Passing Marks and Attendance Criteria for MBBS and BDS Programs Again
05 November, 2025 0 3

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has officially reversed its earlier decision that raised the passing marks for MBBS and BDS programs to 65 percent, restoring the previous passing benchmark of 50 percent for the 2024–25 academic session. The decision comes through a new notification issued by the council, directing all medical and dental institutions across Pakistan to follow the
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Fully Funded Georg Arnhold Senior Fellowship 2027 in Germany Opens for Applications
05 November, 2025 0 10

The Georg Arnhold Senior Fellowship 2027 in Germany is accepting applications from international scholars and professionals who are passionate about advancing peacebuilding through education. This fully funded program, organized by the Leibniz Institute for Educational Media – Georg Eckert Institute (GEI), offers a six-month research stay in Brunswick, Germany, where fellows can work on projects
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Pakistan Cancels Major LNG Deal with Italy as Energy Crisis Deepens
05 November, 2025 0 7

Pakistan has cancelled 21 liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from Italy’s Eni under a long-term supply agreement, as the country faces a significant gas surplus that has strained its distribution network, according to a report by Reuters. The cancellations include 11 shipments scheduled for 2026 and 10 for 2027, following a request from Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL). Only the
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Lahore Traffic Police Introduces New Regulations for Unfit Vehicles
05 November, 2025 0 6

The Lahore Traffic Police have ramped up their campaign against vehicular pollution in response to the city’s worsening smog crisis. Special enforcement teams have been deployed at all major entry and exit points to intercept unfit and smoke-emitting vehicles, preventing them from entering Lahore.
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Top Fully Funded Scholarships in the USA for 2025–26
05 November, 2025 1 118

Several prestigious full-ride scholarships in the United States for the 2025–26 academic year offer exceptional opportunities for talented students worldwide. These scholarships cover all major expenses, including tuition, housing, meals, travel, books, and personal allowances. They are designed to attract outstanding academic achievers, leaders, and innovators who demonstrate excellence and
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China’s Shangri-La Traders Hotel Becomes World’s First to Deploy Humanoid Service Robot ‘XMAN-R1’ for Hospitality Operations
04 November, 2025 0 10

China’s Shangri-La Traders Hotel at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport has made history by becoming the first hotel in the world to introduce a humanoid service robot, XMAN-R1, developed by Shanghai-based
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Kuwait’s Ministry Issues Warning to Parents Over Choking Hazard Linked to Popular ‘Labubu’ Doll
04 November, 2025 0 8

Kuwait’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has issued a nationwide recall of the popular Labubu toy due to a manufacturing defect that poses a choking hazard for children. The ministry stated that
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Turkey to Host Muslim Nations’ Foreign Ministers Meeting on US Gaza Peace Plan in Istanbul Monday
03 November, 2025 0 7

Turkey is set to host a high-level meeting of foreign ministers from several Muslim-majority countries in Istanbul on Monday to discuss the U.S. peace plan for Gaza, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan
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Starbucks to Shut Down 400 Stores Across North America Amid Global Boycott and Falling Sales
03 November, 2025 0 8

Starbucks has announced the closure of 400 stores across North America, a decision that comes amid declining sales and widespread global backlash over the company’s perceived stance on the Gaza
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