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Punjab Seeks Action Against Illegal Afghan Nationals

The Punjab government has sought reports from police chiefs in six districts on action against illegal Afghan nationals, as...

Islamabad Launches Online Driving Licence Services

ISLAMABAD: The new Islamabad online driving licence system went live on Monday. Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) launched online services for learner permits, driving licence...

Karakoram Express Booking Goes to Private Company

Pakistan Railways has announced that Karakoram Express booking will move to a private operator, with the company Prime Rail taking over the Lahore-Karachi train from October 30, 2026. The decision is part of Pakistan Railways’ ongoing plan to gradually transfer mail and express train operations to t

SC Sets Up Legal Aid Cell for Litigants

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday established a Legal Aid Cell at its Public Facilitation Centre (PFC) to assist deserving litigants seeking guidance in pursuing or defending their legal rights. The new Supreme Court legal aid cell will be staffed by a dedicated legal assistant, Shumaila Naz of

DPM Dar to Lead Pakistan Delegation at SCO Meeting in Tajikistan

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will lead Pakistan’s delegation to the SCO meeting in Tajikistan. The organisation’s Council of Heads of...

Islamabad Model Jail Inauguration Soon

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to inaugurate the Islamabad model jail soon after the completion of Phase 1 of the project in Sector H-16. Spread over 90 acres, Phase 1 of the prison has the capacity to accommodate 1,000 inmates, for which three barracks have been constructed.

K-P Municipal Workers Threaten Boycott Over Months of Unpaid Salaries

PESHAWAR: The Local Government Grand Alliance has threatened a complete boycott. The boycott would cover sanitation and municipal services across Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. The alliance says...

Pakistan Pushes E-Passport Launch to October 23

The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has revised the Pakistan e-passport launch date. Specifically, the nationwide rollout will now begin on October 23....

PM Issues Final Warning to FBR Over Corruption

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif issued a final FBR corruption warning on Monday, telling tax officers that dishonesty and poor performance will no longer be tolerated in the Federal Board of Revenue. Chairing a weekly review meeting on FBR reforms, the prime minister directed officials to speed up the

SNGPL Announces 8-Hour Gas Suspension in Parts of Peshawar on Oct 20

PESHAWAR: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited has announced an eight-hour gas suspension in several parts of Peshawar. Specifically, this is due to work on...

DG ISPR Says Pakistan Giving Saudi Arabia ‘Whatever Support’ It Needs for Defence

Inter-Services Public Relations Director General Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said Pakistan is providing support to Saudi Arabia. In fact, he called it...

Punjab Wildlife Department Books 20 for Illegal Hunting in Province-Wide Crackdown

Punjab Wildlife Department booked 20 in a crackdown on illegal hunting Punjab, recovering a monkey and 16 wild birds; Rs.530,000 fines imposed.

Peshawar launches grand anti-encroachment drive along Ring Road

PESHAWAR: The district administration has launched a grand campaign against encroachments in Peshawar. Specifically, it starts with a major operation along the city’s Ring...

148 Years of Inspiration: Quaid-e-Azam’s Enduring Legacy

Pakistan is celebrating the 148th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah on Wednesday with great fervor and enthusiasm. The day holds immense significance...

104 Passengers Rescued After Jaffar Express Attack

Quetta: In a significant security operation, forces in Balochistan have successfully rescued 104 passengers following a terrorist attack on the Jaffar Express.According to Pakistani...