LAHORE – The School Education Department has issued new instructions directing schools to ensure the accurate entry and verification of students’ B-Form numbers through the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) within 10 days.

According to the department, all schools must complete the process of entering and correcting students’ B-Form numbers within the stipulated deadline. The information will be verified against NADRA’s official records to ensure the accuracy of student data.

Under the new instructions, school heads will be held responsible for any incorrect entry of B-Form numbers. They will also have to bear the expenses payable to NADRA if errors in the records result in additional costs.

The department has also clarified procedures for students who do not possess a B-Form.

In such cases, schools have been instructed to temporarily enter the father’s Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) number in the student’s record.

The education department has explicitly stated that no child can be denied admission to a school solely because they do not have a B-Form.

School heads have been directed to ensure that all student records are corrected within the specified period so that the information maintained by educational institutions matches NADRA’s database.

The instructions aim to improve the accuracy of student records and ensure consistency between school registration data and national identity records.

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ISLAMABAD – The Central Directorate of National Savings has announced revised profit rates for several savings certificates, accounts and Sarwa Islamic products, with the new rates taking effect on October 21, 2026.

The updated rates cover Special Savings Certificates, Defence Savings Certificates, Regular Income Certificates, Behbood Savings Certificates, Pensioners’ Benefit Accounts, Shuhada’s Family Welfare Accounts, Short-Term Savings Certificates and Islamic savings schemes.

Under the revised structure, Special Savings Certificates offer an annual profit rate of 12% for the first five payments, providing Rs6,000 per Rs100,000 every six months. The sixth payment carries a rate of 12.8%, equivalent to Rs6,400 per Rs100,000.

Defence Savings Certificates offer cumulative returns ranging from 10% after one year to 215% after ten years, depending on the investment period.

Regular Income Certificates provide monthly profit of Rs1,010 per Rs100,000, reflecting an annual rate of 12.12%. Meanwhile, Behbood Savings Certificates, Pensioners’ Benefit Accounts and Shuhada’s Family Welfare Accounts offer monthly returns of Rs1,080 per Rs100,000, equivalent to an annual rate of 12.96%.

Short-Term Savings Certificates carry annual rates of 11.12% for three months, 11.50% for six months and 11.72% for one year. The regular National Savings Account offers an annual rate of 10%.

For Islamic savings products, Sarwa Islamic Term Accounts offer expected annual rates between 11.84% and 12.12%, depending on tenure and payment arrangements. The Sarwa Islamic Savings Account carries an expected annual rate of 11.84%.

Withholding tax generally stands at 15% for filers and 30% for non-filers, while zakat and other applicable deductions remain subject to relevant rules.

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ISLAMABAD – A special anti-rape court in Islamabad has sentenced a man named Iftikhar Ahmed Khan to death for raping his stepdaughter, ruling that her testimony, medical evidence and DNA findings sufficiently established the prosecution’s case.

The judgment was delivered by Additional District and Sessions Judge-I and Special Anti-Rape Court (East) Islamabad Judge Muhammad Sohail. The death sentence is subject to confirmation by the Islamabad High Court.

The case was registered on February 5, 2025, at Shahzad Town Police Station following a complaint by the victim’s mother under Section 376 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).

According to the court’s judgment, the victim told the court that her stepfather had subjected her to sexual abuse for approximately a year. She discovered in February 2025 that she was around five months pregnant, after which her mother approached the police.

The prosecution presented 11 witnesses during the trial. The accused denied the allegations and claimed he had been falsely implicated in the case, but the court rejected his defence.

DNA Evidence Supports Prosecution Case

The judgment referred to a supplementary DNA report issued by the Punjab Forensic Science Agency (PFSA), which stated that Iftikhar Ahmed Khan could not be excluded as the biological father of the newborn.

The report recorded a probability of paternity of 99.9999996 per cent and a combined paternity index of 277,507,014.

According to the court record, the victim gave birth to a boy at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, on July 2, 2025.

The court observed that the victim’s testimony remained consistent on key aspects of the case and was corroborated by the DNA findings. It also noted her statement that fear had prevented her from informing her mother and siblings about the abuse.

Court Addresses Initial Forensic Report

The judgment also examined the initial forensic findings from the victim’s medical examination.

According to the court record, samples collected during the examination did not reveal traces of semen in a forensic report dated February 28, 2025.

However, DNA testing was subsequently conducted using samples from the newborn. The supplementary report was issued on January 2, 2026.

The court held that the absence of semen in the initial samples did not negate the significance of the later DNA evidence.

It further observed that the absence of visible injuries does not necessarily disprove an allegation of sexual assault, particularly in circumstances involving an accused who is the head of the household and the victim’s parent.

Fine and Compensation Ordered

In addition to the death sentence under Section 376(1) of the Pakistan Penal Code, the court imposed a fine of Rs500,000 on the convict.

The judgment states that failure to pay the fine will result in an additional six months of imprisonment.

The court also directed the convict to pay Rs1 million in compensation to the victim and Rs2 million to her son, bringing the total compensation to Rs3 million.

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LAHORE – All nine Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISEs) are all set to announce the intermediate part I or class 11 results 2026 tomorrow (22 October 2026).

The boards—including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Multan, Sahiwal, Bahawalpur, Sargodha, and Dera Ghazi Khan— will declare the results 10 am with students eagerly waiting to know their marks.

Intermediate Part-I results announced by BISE boards across Punjab play an important role in students’ academic journeys.

These results help students assess their performance, identify areas for improvement and prepare for Intermediate Part-II examinations.

Good marks can strengthen confidence and support future admission opportunities in universities and colleges. Students who achieve lower scores can use the experience to improve their study strategies, address weaknesses and work towards better academic outcomes in the future.

How to Check Class 11 Results

Students can check their intermediate part 1 results through official websites of their respective boards, SMS and official gazette.

Students can check their Intermediate Part-I results by sending their roll number to the relevant Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) SMS code.

Educational Board SMS Code

BISE Lahore 800291

BISE Gujranwala 800299

BISE Rawalpindi 800296

BISE Faisalabad 800240

BISE Multan 800293

BISE Sargodha 800290

BISE Sahiwal 800292

BISE Bahawalpur 800298

BISE Dera Ghazi Khan 800295

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RIYADH/WASHINGTON – The Saudi-led coalition has claimed that four drones heading towards Madinah and Saudi Arabia’s eastern regions were intercepted and destroyed before reaching their targets.

According to the coalition’s spokesperson, the four drones were neutralised during a defensive operation. However, no further details were provided about where the drones originated, their intended targets or who may have launched them.

The identity of those responsible for the drone launches and details of any potential damage have not yet been disclosed. Further information from Saudi authorities is expected to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Meanwhile, a White House official has said the United States does not plan to attack Iran before the country’s midterm elections in November.

White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly made the remarks in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s statement that US President Donald Trump supports a plan to remove Iran’s leadership.

Asked about reports of discussions between Trump and Netanyahu concerning plans to remove the Iranian government, Kelly referred to the US president’s assessment of Iran’s current position.

She said Trump had described Iran as being in a severely weakened economic and military condition. Kelly also said the blockade would remain fully in place, while oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz would continue at record levels.

Kelly reiterated that the United States would not attack Iran before the midterm elections.

The remarks follow Trump’s recent statement ruling out the use of nuclear weapons against Iran and dismissing the possibility of deploying US ground troops to the country.

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BAHAWALPUR – The suspect allegedly responsible for crushing a 15-year-old orphan in Multan was killed in an alleged police encounter with the Crime Control Department (CCD) Bahawalpur, while his accomplice escaped after opening fire, according to officials.

The suspect, identified as Tauqeer Nazir, had allegedly run over Waseem Abbas with his vehicle in Multan the previous day, resulting in the teenager’s death. He reportedly escaped from CCD Multan custody last night.

According to reports, a CCD Bahawalpur team attempted to stop two men riding a motorcycle on the Eastern Bypass in Bahawalpur early today. Instead of stopping, the suspects allegedly opened direct fire on the police team.

During the exchange of gunfire, one of the motorcycle riders was killed. He was later identified as Tauqeer Nazir, the suspect in the teenager’s death.

His accomplice allegedly fled the scene while firing at the police.

CCD officials said special teams were pursuing the escaped suspect to arrest him.

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Gold prices remained at Rs435,436 on Wednesday, amid downward trend in international bullion trends. Silver prices also recorded no change, adding to the negative trend in the country’s precious metals market.

Latest Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan

Gold Falls Rs3,600 Per Tola

The latest price movement brought the per-tola gold rate stood at Rs435,436 in Pakistan. The price of 10 grams also recorded a negative change, settling at Rs373,316.

The steady trend has put the spotlight on the country’s bullion market, where local prices are influenced by international gold trends, currency movements and domestic trading conditions.

Lahore, Karachi Gold Rates

Separate market quotations from Lahore showed differences across gold categories. The price of a gold piece was reported at Rs433,000, while another quoted rate stood at Rs432,500.

Pathoor gold was listed at Rs428,000 and Rs426,000. Meanwhile, the reported price of 22-karat gold reached Rs398,316, while 21-karat gold was quoted at Rs380,257.

In Karachi, the reported gold selling rate stood at Rs432,500.

Gold was not the only precious metal to lose ground. Silver prices in Pakistan also moved lower, falling by Rs81 per tola to Rs6,175, according to the supplied figures.

In Lahore, 999.0 Tezabi silver was quoted at Rs6,150, while a one-kilogram silver bar was listed at Rs6,200. The reported price of a 10-tola silver piece stood at Rs6,250.

The $36 drop in international gold prices to $4,129 per ounce coincided with the reduction in Pakistan’s local gold rates. Global bullion movements remain an important influence on domestic prices, although exchange-rate changes and local market factors can also affect the final rates.

With both gold and silver registering declines, buyers and traders will be watching closely for further movements in the international market and their potential impact on local prices.

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