What is family token? NADRA introduces new facility
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a Family Token facility at its centres, allowing all members of a family to have their applications processed together at a single window counter. According to an awareness message issued by NADRA, citizens visiting a NADRA centre with their family
Govt Issues Important Advisory for Overseas Job Seekers
ISLAMABAD: The Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment has issued an important public advisory warning Pakistanis seeking jobs abroad against fraudsters operating in the name of overseas employment and visas. The government agency urged citizens to remain vigilant and clarified that Trade Testing Centres have no role in issuing or
Two BLA Militants Killed in Security Operation in Chagai
CHAGAI: Security forces have killed two alleged militants belonging to the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) during an operation in Nokkundi’s Nokcha area of Chagai district, security sources said. According to the sources, the incident took place on September 27 after BLA militants allegedly set fire to an empty water
Ikhtiar Wali Unveils White Paper on KP Govt’s Performance, Alleges Rise in Terrorism and Mismanagement
PESHAWAR: Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Information for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Affairs, Ikhtiar Wali Khan, on Monday unveiled a white paper on the performance of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-led Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, alleging a rise in terrorism, smuggling, drug trafficking and administrative mismanagement in the province. Speaking at a press
PML-N retains NA-168 as Malik Munir Iqbal Channar wins Bahawalpur by-poll
BAHAWALPUR: PML-N candidate Malik Munir Iqbal Channar has won the NA-168 Bahawalpur by-election, retaining the National Assembly seat for the ruling party following the death of his father, Malik Muhammad Iqbal Channar. Unofficial and unconfirmed results from all 292 polling stations show Munir Iqbal securing 79,306 votes, well ahead of
Iran will shape region’s security future after US exits: Top military adviser
TEHRAN: Senior military adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei says the United States has no role in the region, stressing that Iran will play a leading role in shaping the future security order in West Asia. Speaking at a ceremony marking Sacred Defense Week
Pakistan Railways to introduce new premium parlor seats for passengers
Pakistan Railways has decided to introduce new premium parlor seats to provide passengers with a more comfortable and pleasant travel experience. According to the railway authorities, the new premium seats will initially be installed in railcars, with the facility to be gradually expanded to other trains. The new seats will
Afghan envoy summoned over violation of Pakistani airspace, demarche issued
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has summoned Afghanistan’s ambassador, Sardar Ahmad Shakib, and conveyed a formal protest over an alleged violation of Pakistani airspace, the Foreign Office said. According to the Foreign Office spokesperson, a demarche was issued to the Afghan authorities over the violation. The protest relates to a drone incident reported
NADRA explains procedure for Juvenile Card for children with one foreign parent
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has explained the procedure for obtaining a Juvenile Card for a child whose one parent is Pakistani and the other is a foreign national. According to NADRA officials, the process is relatively straightforward if the child already has a B-Form. Both parents
Gas supply to households restricted to cooking hours
Gas supply to households across the country has been restricted to key cooking hours as authorities introduce load management amid growing uncertainty over LNG supplies from Qatar. The restrictions have been imposed on domestic consumers as Pakistan faces uncertainty over the availability of LNG, with authorities limiting gas supplies to
