Isb’s Private Schools to Operate for Four Days a Week Amid Ongoing Tensions
In a recent development related to the private educational sector, the Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority (PEIRA) has issued a notification announcing the reopening of Islamabad’s private schools for four days a week. According to the notification, schools in the capital will remain open from Tuesday to Thursday, with Friday remaining a holiday for both public and private institutions.
The move comes as part of the government’s cost-cutting measures, in line with the ongoing economic crisis facing the country. The decision aims to reduce the financial burden on private schools, allowing them to operate more efficiently.
The recent developments in the region have seen a surge in regional tensions, with top officials from both countries engaging in diplomatic efforts to address the situation. Former Sindh Governor Muhammad Zubair expressed concerns over the country’s economy, stating that the government’s expenditures are not being reduced. Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed recent comments regarding the US’ financial reserves, terming them baseless and contradictory to facts.
Pakistan’s Navy is set to receive modern platforms and advanced technologies, with Admiral Naveed Ashraf announcing that the Prime Minister has taken prompt notice, resulting in the absence of petrol shortages.
Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ata Tarar, stated that Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has taken timely notice, preventing petrol shortages. Senator Musadik Malik emphasized the need for the government to take decisive action, warning that the ongoing crisis will lead to a catastrophic economic situation.
In a separate development, the Iranian government has been hit by a wave of protests and criticism, following the recent school bombing that resulted in the deaths of several children. PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has demanded that the government take immediate action, while Senator Rana Sanaullah has called for the government to focus on more pressing issues, such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
In another development, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s advisor, Senator Rana Sanaullah, has criticized the government for not taking decisive action against the opposition. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has welcomed the statement by Iranian counterpart, Abbas Aragchi.
In a separate incident, notorious dacoit Gora Omrani has surrendered to authorities, along with his accomplices, in Rahim Yar Khan. Following the recent hike in fuel prices, transporters have also increased their fares.
According to security sources, two Afghan nationals were killed in the recent operation, while two others managed to escape. The Met Office has issued a fresh warning of heavy rainfall in Karachi.
Motorcycle owners can contact the Help Line 1000 for fuel subsidies. The US has given Iran a 10-day deadline to agree to a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz, with only 48 hours left before the deadline expires.
Following the US and Israeli attack on Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, Russia’s state atomic energy corporation has evacuated 198 staff members from the site. The article highlights Pakistan’s continued ties with China, with US President Trump preferring to work with Pakistan’s Field Marshal as a mediator. The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has suffered a diplomatic defeat, while Hamida Suleimani and her daughter have been arrested after their green card was revoked.
