Cambridge International Education has officially confirmed the date and timing for the replacement examination of A Level Mathematics (9709/32), following concerns over the premature sharing of the original paper.
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CM Murad orders immediate water supply for Karachi
Water Board says pipeline damage caused by K-Electric power surge has been repaired, but normal supply may take 17 hours to resume
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Saturday ordered the immediate restoration of water supply across Karachi after taking strict notice of severe shortages affecting several parts of the city.
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Pakistan Eyes Agricultural Revolution as China Partnership Brings Advanced Farm Technology and Investment
Pakistan is accelerating its push toward modern agriculture through deeper collaboration with China, as senior officials engaged with leading Chinese technology and machinery firms during a high-level visit to Changzhou in Jiangsu Province.
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Pakistan slashes petrol and diesel prices ahead of Eid-ul-Adha 2026
Government cuts fuel prices for second consecutive week as Pakistan prepares for Eid-ul-Adha holidays
Pakistan on Friday reduced petrol and diesel prices ahead of Eid-ul-Adha 2026, offering relief to consumers amid recent volatility in global oil markets and regional tensions affecting energy supplies.
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SPI inflation hits 14.47% YoY amid high energy prices
Pakistan’s weekly inflation rises sharply year-on-year as fuel, electricity and food prices continue to pressure consumers
Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured through the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), rose 14.47% year-on-year for the week ended May 21, 2026, driven largely by higher energy and food prices.
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SBP announces bank holidays for Eid-ul-Adha 2026
State Bank of Pakistan to remain closed from May 26 to May 28 for Eid-ul-Adha holidays
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday announced bank holidays from May 26 to May 28, 2026, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.
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Government defends petroleum price hike amid Middle East tensions
Government cites Middle East tensions, Strait of Hormuz disruptions and rising crude prices as reasons behind petroleum price increase
The government on Thursday defended the recent increase in petroleum prices, citing escalating tensions in the Middle East, disruptions in global supply chains and rising international crude oil prices linked to instability around the Strait of Hormuz.
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SBP warns runaway urbanisation could trigger major food crisis
Central bank urges integration of urban agriculture into city planning to counter shrinking farmland and rising climate pressures
State Bank of Pakistan has warned that rapid urbanisation, shrinking farmland and rising heat stress are increasing the risk of food insecurity in Pakistan, urging policymakers to integrate urban agriculture into mainstream city planning.
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Socio-economic gaps widen across income groups in Pakistan: SBP
Central bank says income inequality and regional disparities increased despite rise in household earnings
Pakistan’s socio-economic disparities widened across income groups and regions over the past six years despite increases in nominal household incomes and improvements in some demographic indicators, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said in its latest report.
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Pakistan declares three-day Eid-ul-Adha 2026 holidays
Cabinet Division confirms May 26–28 public holidays as Eid-ul-Adha to be observed on May 27
The government of Pakistan has announced three public holidays for Eid-ul-Adha 2026, according to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division on Wednesday.
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