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ISLAMABAD: The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT 2024) will be conducted once again in Islamabad on December 22, ARY News reported, quoting sources. The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has been informed about the updated MDCAT 2024 schedule. Decisions regarding the roll numbers of candidates and examination centers are expected to be made next week, sources added. Sources further said more than 30 examination centers across Islamabad for the test will be established for 17,597 candidates registered for the MDCAT 2024 retake. The recent registration has shown a drastic decrease in the number of candidates willing to take the test. Earlier 53,105 candidates were registered for the MDCAT but now only 17,597 have registered themselves. It may be noted in October, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) set aside the Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2024 results and ordered to reconduct it. Read more:  IHC nullifies MDCAT results, orders retest wi...

TEXAS: A Pakistani delegation comprising parliamentarians and a psychiatrist met imprisoned Pakistani citizen Dr Aafia Siddiqui at Texas jail in the United States. A delegation, which included Senator Bushra Anjum, Senator Talha Mehmood, and psychiatrist Dr Iqbal Afridi held almost three-hour-long meeting with Dr Aafia in jail on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Dr Aafia informed delegation of the difficulties she was facing and expressed hope to get justice, a member of the visiting team said. The delegation’s visit is part of Pakistan’s efforts to secure release of Dr Aafia, which has time and again urged the US authorities to consider and revisit her case. The Pakistani delegation also met Congressmen and State Department officials to plead Aafia Siddiqui case to convince the authorities to release her on humanitarian grounds. The delegation has also appealed President Biden to release her before the end of his Presidential term on January 20, 2025. Siddiqui...

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The rate of 24-karat gold in Saudi Arabia surged to 3,815 Saudi Riyals (SAR) per tola on Fri day, December 13, 2024. As reported by Forex.pk, the price for 10 grams of 24-karat gold in Saudi Arabia is SAR 3,274. Furthermore, the price for an ounce of gold is noted to be SAR 10,183. It is crucial to recognize that gold prices are influenced by global fluctuations, including those occurring within Saudi Arabia, and the figures provided were last updated at 10:20 am on December 13, 2024. This modification reflects the current trends in the global gold market, which are influenced by various factors, including economic conditions, geopolitical events, and changes in investor sentiment. Gold Rates Today in Pakistan Gold, recognized as a highly esteemed precious metal, has held significant value for centuries and is integral to the global economy. Its worth is derived from its rarity, resilience, and universal attraction. Often viewed as a safe-haven asset, gold is utilized to safeguar...

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ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court adjourned hearing of intra court appeals against the military courts’ verdict till tomorrow (Friday), ARY News reported. The seven-member constitutional bench headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan heard the case. Earlier, government’s counsel Khawaja Haris told the court that the Army Act could also be enforced over civilians in specific circumstances. Justice Jamal Mandokhail said that the entire military courts’ case has been confined to the Article VIII. “Any person, if not been the part of the armed forces, how could he/she come under their discipline,” the judge questioned. “If the law grants, the discipline will be implementable,” Khawaja Haris replied. “If someone has been in agriculture department, the department’s discipline will be enforced to that individual. Bringing an unconcerned person under the discipline won’t be violation of Article VIII,” Justice Mandokhail asked. “It means the Army Act will be implementable to a person if the individual eve...

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cybercrime Wing has officially been granted authority to take action against crimes committed on social media platforms, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of IT on Wednesday. According to the notification, the National Cybercrimes and Investigation Agency’s rules have been annulled, and its powers have been transferred to the FIA Cybercrime Wing again. The National Cybercrimes and Investigation Agency was established in 2023, but its responsibilities will now be managed by the FIA. It is to be noted that the government of Pakistan has decided to amend the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) to tackle the spread of false information and fearmongering on social media, with penalties including imprisonment and fines. Read more: UC chairman arrested for anti-state social media posts According to reports, any content that targets national institutions or individuals, or spreads fear, will be removed in Pakistan....