The Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced that only four days are left for pilgrims to complete their applications under the Private Hajj Scheme 2025. According to ministry officials, the online Hajj portal will close at midnight on October 17, after which no new bookings will be accepted from private operators. This year, the government…
At least twenty six members of the Dolphin Squad were removed from service after reportedly defying official deployment instructions, said officials from Islamabad Police. Authorities stated that disciplinary measures were taken after several personnel refused to report for duty outside the capital, particularly in Lahore, creating serious administrative challenges. Despite repeated directions from police headquarters,…
Punjab Crime Control Department claimed that Khawaja Tarif Gulshan, also known as Teefi Butt, was killed during an alleged police encounter on Saturday morning. According to officials, Teefi Butt was the main suspect in the murder of Lahore businessman Ameer Balaj Tipu, who was killed in February last year. Balaj Tipu was shot dead during…
Heavy fighting erupted late Saturday along the Pakistan Afghanistan border after unprovoked attacks by Afghan Taliban forces targeted several Pakistani security posts, said official sources. Pakistani troops responded swiftly and launched a strong counteroffensive that destroyed multiple Afghan positions and inflicted heavy losses on militant formations across the frontier, according to security sources. The exchange…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry says Pakistan’s coastline and marine ecosystems are essential for hundreds of migratory bird species that support global biodiversity and help sustain local fisheries and communities. In a message marking World Migratory Bird Day, Junaid Chaudhry called for stronger national and regional cooperation to protect coastal…
The Sindh government has announced a public holiday across the province on October 20 for the Hindu community to celebrate the Holi festival. According to an official notification issued today, the decision aims to allow members of the Hindu community to observe the festival with traditional enthusiasm and joy. The notification confirmed that the public…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched a High-Tech Farm Mechanisation Financing Programme Portal to modernise Punjab agriculture and boost the province rural economy. The portal enables farmers, service providers, and agricultural companies to apply for interest free loans of up to Rs30 million for modern farming machinery. According to the provincial agriculture secretary,…
The Islamabad Traffic Police has announced a detailed traffic diversion plan comprising of alternative routes due to TLP protest in Islamabad. The alternative routes have been announced in response to the possible law and order situation followed by TLP protest at Faizabad. According to a police spokesperson, the entry of heavy traffic into Islamabad will…
Pakistani citizens can now apply for and receive their child B-Form or Child Registration Certificate without visiting any NADRA office, following a major digital upgrade. According to NADRA, citizens can easily generate the B-Form through the Pak ID mobile application and view it directly within the app interface. Once approved, users can tap the PDF…
The Overseas Employment Corporation has announced new job openings for Pakistani medical professionals seeking employment in reputable hospitals in Saudi Arabia. The initiative aims to link experienced healthcare workers with well-established Saudi institutions to enhance bilateral cooperation in the medical sector. According to the official statement, a leading Saudi Arabia healthcare organization is hiring five…