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Pakistan's education ministry criticised as key Islamabad bodies run without permanent leadership

Apr 12, 2026

According to Dawn, the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE), the Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (Peira), and the Directorate of Special Education are all being managed through interim arrangements. These vacancies have persisted for months and in some cases, over a year, prompting criticism from officials and observers alike.

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Burzine Waghmar, Iran expert at Centre for Iranian Studies (CIS) at University of London's School of Oriental & African Studies (SOAS) Centre (Photo/ANI)

"US-Iran talks in Pak were blown out of proportion," says Expert

Apr 12, 2026

Waghmar, in a conversation with ANI, said that It is ironic to see Pakistan, a state often viewed through a critical lens, trying to play the role of a responsible mediator alongside Iran.
Commuters sit on bikes at a roadblock leading to the Serena Hotel in Pakistan (Photo/Reuters)

Lockdown in Rawalpindi: Security overreach leaves residents struggling for essentials

Apr 12, 2026
New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers stand guard near the crime scene where three people were attacked inside the subway system at Grand Central Station in New York (Photo/Reuters)

New York: Man slashes 3 people with machete; NYPD conducts investigation

Apr 12, 2026

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Pakistan: Soaring drug prices deepen healthcare crisis in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa

Apr 12, 2026

A sharp surge in the prices of essential medicines, including insulin, has sparked serious concern among patients and...
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Alleged honour killings in Balochistan highlight persistent lawlessness and gender violence

Apr 12, 2026

In a troubling incident highlighting the fragile state of law enforcement in Pakistan's Balochistan province, a man and...
Head of Center for Public Diplomacy and Spokesperson of Iran, Esmaeil Baqaei (Photo: X@IRIMFA_SPOX)

"Diplomacy never ends," Iran spokesperson hints there's room for talks

Apr 12, 2026

Baqaei said that on a number of issues, both parties reached understandings some key issues, however, their positions...
Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev (Photo/ANI)

Hormuz emerged as new 'super weapon': Foreign affairs expert warns of global economic shock as US-Iran talks collapse

Apr 12, 2026
US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)

Trump shares article suggesting option with him to enforce naval blockade on Iran

Apr 12, 2026
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 strikes Indian Ocean

Apr 12, 2026
US-Iran talks in Pakistan (Photo/Reuters)

"A BIG NO": Iran rejects US demands as Islamabad Talks end in deadlock

Apr 12, 2026
Israel's Minister of Defense Israel Katz (Photo/X/@Israel_katz)

Israel Defence Minister slams Turkish President on announcing 'sham trials' against Israeli leadership

Apr 12, 2026
US-Iran peace talks (Photo/Reuters)

Pak FM calls US, Iran to uphold ceasefire as truce talks collapse

Apr 12, 2026
South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman (Photo/ANI)

Not over yet: Michael Kugelman forecasts continued US-Iran diplomacy despite Islamabad gridlock

Apr 12, 2026
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"Cannot secure through diplomacy what failed through military aggression": Iran

Apr 12, 2026
MoS Singh visits Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar (Photo/X@KVSinghMPGonda)

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh's visit to Shwedagon Pagoda highlights spiritual connection between India and Myanmar

Apr 12, 2026
Professor at the Georgetown University, Christine Fair (Photo/ANI)

"Junior varsity" vs seasoned experts: US expert Christine Fair critiques Trump's negotiation team as Islamabad talks stall

Apr 12, 2026
Mourning in Sidon after Israeli strike kills 13 Lebanese security personnel (Photo/Reuters)

Mourning in Sidon after Israeli strike kills 13 Lebanese security personnel: New York Times

Apr 12, 2026
US VP JD Vance leaves from Islamabad (Photo/ US network pool via reuters)

21 hours, no breakthrough: Vance leaves for US after deadlock in talks with Iran

Apr 12, 2026