Islamabad and surrounding areas have experienced heavy rain on Monday. Earlier on Sunday, due to heavy rainfall, metrological department has predicted a risk of flash flooding in local streams and nullahs in Dir, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Kohistan, Mansehra, Abbottabad, Charsadda, Nowshera, Swabi, Mardan, Murree, Galiyat, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, and Kashmir.Flood-hit power grids and feeders see partial restoration…
The provincial government of Sindh has introduced a new traffic penalty system with fines soaring up to Rs100,000 for severe violations. The decision aims to curb road accidents, discourage reckless behavior, and promote discipline among all categories of drivers. According to officials, the revised penalty framework covers speeding, wrong-way movement, illegal parking, and driving without…
The Dairy and Cattle Farmers Association (DCFA) has announced that the price of milk in Karachi will rise to Rs300 per litre starting October 11. According to media reports, the decision follows a breakdown in talks between dairy farmers and the city administration in the metropolitan city. DCFA President Shakir Umer Gujjar while speaking to…
The National Database and Registration Authority has introduced a new feature allowing citizens to book NADRA token online appointments through the Pak ID mobile application. The service aims to reduce long queues and waiting times at NADRA centres, offering citizens a faster, easier, and more efficient customer experience nationwide. Citizens can reserve appointment slots remotely…
The National Database and Registration Authority has introduced the latest version of its Pak Identity mobile application to make registration services simpler and more convenient. The updated Pak ID 5.0.4 now enables citizens to change registered mobile numbers and email addresses directly through the application without requiring physical visits to Nadra offices. By offering this…
The Directorate General of Immigration and Passport has clarified the procedure and latest fee structure for machine readable passports in Pakistan. Machine readable passports are issued to ordinary citizens for international travel, providing protection abroad through Pakistan diplomatic and consular missions. A valid passport serves as the only proof of identity for Pakistani citizens overseas,…
The Punjab government has announced plans to expand Lahore’s electric bus network with 35 new buses set to begin operations on Canal Road. According to officials, the additional fleet will cover the route from Thokar Niaz Baig to Jallo Mor, with service expected to start early October. The new buses are scheduled to arrive shortly,…
District administration of Rahim Yar Khan has declared a holiday on October 1 to mark the Urs of revered Sufi saint and poet Hazrat Khawaja Ghulam Farid. According to Deputy Commissioner Khurram Pervez, government and semi-government offices across the district will remain closed to facilitate celebrations and gatherings of devotees. The Urs annually attracts thousands…
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced a major reform for overseas Pakistanis, establishing dedicated courts to resolve property disputes efficiently and transparently. The Foreign Minister made the remarks while inaugurating the renovated Consular Services Area at the Pakistan Consulate General in New York. Dar said the new courts, established under the Overseas Pakistanis Property Act,…
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has introduced an interest-free loan scheme for provincial employees, aiming to ease financial burdens with allocations in the current year’s budget. According to an official notification, employees from grades one to seventeen will be eligible to access loans under easy installment plans, ensuring greater financial relief. The government has allocated Rs100…