FBISE in Pakistan announces new grading system and raises pass marks for students. Photo for illustrative purpose only.

Pakistan: Students face new grading, strict pass rules

New 10-tier grading scale to take effect from 2026; move to improve academic standards

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Quick look at current exchange rates - as of October 8 - against the UAE dirham

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Japan flu epidemic: 135 schools shut amid early surge

4,030 cases detected in the week starting September 22, up 957 from the prior week

Japan's Ministry of Health reported 4,030 cases at designated medical institutions for the week starting September 22, an increase of 957 from the prior week, surpassing the epidemic threshold of an average of 1.04 patients per institution.

UK visa rules for India: What Starmer said

"The issue is not about visas": British PM cites "massive opportunities" for trade

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit India next week. File photo shows him holding talks with Indian PM Narendra Modi in Mumbai.

Philippines: More can of worms on Discayas’ luxury cars

Customs found many of the vehicles lacked legitimate import records or valid certificates

Private contractors Pacifico Discaya. left, and wife Sarah speaks during investigations on flood-control projects at the Senate Blue Ribbon committee in Pasay city, Philippines on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025.

Himachal accident: 18 killed as landslide hits bus

Private bus they were travelling in was hit by a landslide in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh

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Modi greets Putin on birthday, reaffirms partnership

Leaders reaffirm commitment to deepen 'Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership'

PM Modi greets Russian President Putin on his birthday.

His heart raced 200 times a minute — Doctors save boy

Rare cardiac procedure at Fortis Escorts restores normal rhythm to 7-year-old from Iraq

After two hours of meticulous work, the team successfully isolated and treated the abnormal electrical pathway. The child’s heart rhythm returned to normal — and for the first time in years, he could breathe easily. illustrative image.

Elderly Delhi man loses Rs4.2m in ‘digital arrest’ scam

Police arrest 3, uncover money trail that routed stolen funds through many bank accounts

The Cyber Cell of Delhi Police’s Crime Branch has arrested three accused involved in the racket. Illustrative image.

Pakistani woman moves court to join husband in India

Government to explain why her long-term visa application was not considered

Pakistani citizen Savita Kumari (2L) and her children of Indian nationality are received by her husband Rishi Kumar Jisrani (L), an Indian citizen, upon their arrival from Pakistan at the India-Pakistan Wagah border post, about 35kms from Amritsar on April 29, 2025, after India approved stay of NORI (No Obligation to Return to India) visa holders from Pakistan.

SB19 cancels Riyadh concert two days before show

The P-Pop Kings are still set to make their long-awaited Dubai concert this weekend

SB19 cancels Riyadh concert two days before show

Keralite man strikes Rs250 million lottery on first try

Sharath S Nair plans to continue his job at a Kochi paint shop

Keralite man strikes Rs250 million Onam Bumper lottery on first attempt

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