Author: Aftab Ahmed

The Writer is a senior journalist who has worked with Business Recorder, News International and Daily Dunyea
Pakistan

Ministry Sets Deadline for Hajj Visa Biometrics

Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony has directed intending Hajj pilgrims to complete their biometric verification for visa processing by February 8, according to ARY…

Feb 5, 2026
Hajj Policy 2026
Pakistan

CDA Moves Ahead with Shahdara Dam Project

The district administration’s revenue department will acquire land for the Shahdara Dam as the Capital Development Authority moves forward with the Islamabad water project plan. The…

Feb 4, 2026
Islamabad
Education

BECS Holds Grade 5 Exam for Out-of-School Kids

The Directorate General of Basic Education Community Schools (BECS) in collaboration with Federal Directorate of Education Islamabad, has successfully organized the Grade 5 Final Examination for…

Feb 4, 2026
Punjab Boards set Class 10 exams from March 27
Business

Pakistan Approves Landmark Regulatory Reforms Package-IV

The Cabinet Committee on Regulatory Reforms (CCORR), mandated by the Federal Government to streamline Pakistan’s regulatory landscape, approved a comprehensive set of landmark reforms under Regulatory…

Feb 4, 2026
cabint
Business

Gold Prices Rise Sharply in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan rose on Wednesday, tracking gains in the international market, according to figures released by the jewellers’ association. In the local market, the…

Feb 4, 2026
gold price
Auto

Punjab Traffic Police Share Driving Licence Fees

Traffic police in Punjab have shared details of driving licence fees after issuing more than 1.24 million licences across the province during January 2026. Officials said…

Feb 4, 2026
licence