A meeting of the Prime Minister’s Committee on Gemstone Policy was held today, chaired by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Haroon Akhtar Khan. Minister of State for Finance and Railways Bilal Azhar Kayani and Adviser to the Prime Minister Rana Ihsan Afzaal also attended the meeting. During the briefing, it was highlighted that Pakistan’s…
Hyundai has launched flexible installment plans for hybrid vehicles, aiming to make eco-friendly technology more accessible for a wider customer base. Rising car prices have pushed automakers toward innovative payment options, making Hyundai’s initiative timely and helpful for prospective Pakistani buyers. The plan covers Tucson, Elantra and Santa Fe Hybrids, enabling customers to purchase premium…
The Punjab government has announced a substantial increase in financial assistance for labourers, offering families crucial support during major life events. According to the details, the revised packages include higher marriage grants and enhanced compensation for the families of deceased workers. Officials confirmed that the marriage grant for the children of labourers has been raised…
The National Database and Registration Authority has introduced new winter timings for its Khyber Pakhtunkhwa centres, which come into effect on November 19. According to the updated schedule, regional head and zonal offices operating five days a week will now remain open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. NADRA further confirmed that all registration centres…
The Islamabad High Court has dismissed the writ petition filed by Kingdom Valley (Pvt.) Limited against the PKR 150 million penalty imposed by the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP). The Court ruled that the petition was not maintainable because the Competition Appellate Tribunal (CAT) is now functional. The petition was filed when CAT was not…
Scholars from Islamabad and Rawalpindi agreed on unified azan and prayer timings during a meeting with the Religious Ministry today. The ministry will release a standard calendar ensuring all mosques in both cities follow identical azan and congregational prayer schedules. Clerics decided to develop a list of unified Friday sermon themes focusing on community unity…
Authorities in Murree, Pakistan, have declared the December 15-to-February 25 snow season with a new safety advisory for tourists. Murree’s snow season will officially run from December 15 through February 25, local authorities announced on November 18, 2025. The declaration comes along with a comprehensive “snow-management” plan to enhance safety, traffic control and tourist services.Thunderstorm…
NADRA introduced a digital feature enabling Islamabad-registered vehicle transfer verification directly through biometric authentication on the Pak-ID mobile application platform. The new update allows citizens to complete remote biometric checks at home before starting the formal vehicle transfer process digitally. After biometric verification, buyers and sellers only need to visit designated registration offices to finalise…
Designated bank branches will remain open on Saturday, 15 November 2025, to collect the second installment of Hajj 2026 dues. The Ministry of Religious Affairs requested weekend banking to ease the payment process and reduce pressure on intending Hajj applicants. All nominated branches will operate from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, providing additional opportunities for…
Supreme Court Justices Mansoor Ali Shah and Athar Minallah resigned hours after President Asif Ali Zardari approved the 27th Constitutional Amendment. Justice Shah termed the amendment a grave assault on the Constitution of Pakistan, claiming it dismantled the Supreme Court and undermined judicial independence. He stated that the amendment fractured the unity of the court,…