AJK Elections: Final Phase Tomorrow
MUZAFFARABAD: Amid tight security arrangements, polling in the third and final phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections will be held (tomorrow) August 10 at four constituencies in Bagh and Haveli districts. The election campaign for the final phase ended on Saturday late, with 72 candidates, including those representing
State bank introduces new settlement rules for premium prize bond sales
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has introduced a new mechanism for the sale of Premium Prize Bonds and issued important instructions to commercial banks regarding the settlement and reporting of transactions. Under the new system, commercial banks have been directed to settle the proceeds from Premium Prize Bond sales
Oil tanker contractors association gives government August 10 deadline
The Oil Tanker Contractors Association has given the federal government until August 10 to address their longstanding demands, warning that failure to engage with the association could lead to protests and a strike. Association Chairman Abid Ullah Afridi said the group had written a letter to Federal Petroleum Minister Ali
NADRA issues stern warning to social media users
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has warned citizens against fake tracking IDs and misleading information circulating on social media platforms, urging users to protect their personal and identity-related information. According to a NADRA spokesperson, tracking IDs will not be provided through comments on social media platforms. Citizens have
NADRA outlines key requirements for B-Form applications
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has highlighted several important requirements that parents should fulfil before applying for a child’s B-Form, either at a NADRA centre or through the Pak ID mobile app. According to the guidelines, both parents must have valid and active CNICs, while their personal
Operation Rad-ul-Fitna 3: eight BLA militants killed in security forces operation in Khuzdar’s Gresha
Security forces killed eight militants belonging to the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) during an operation in Gresha area of Khuzdar, as part of Operation Rad-ul-Fitna 3. According to sources, the security forces confronted the militants in the area and successfully neutralised eight BLA operatives. The militants were reportedly involved
Security Forces Kill 25 Terrorists Linked to Fitna al-Hindustan and Fitna al-Khawarij
KALAT/MASTUNG: At least 25 terrorists affiliated with Fitna al-Hindustan and six linked to Fitna al-Khawarij were killed during “Operation Radul Fitna 3” conducted by security forces in the Kalat and Mastung areas of Balochistan. According to the sources, special units conducted operations in the early hours of Saturday following a
Talat Hussain Questions BBC’s Transparency in Pakistan Coverage
ISLAMABAD: Senior journalist Syed Talat Hussain has questioned BBC’s transparency in its coverage of Pakistan, claiming that 77% of its Pakistan-related stories don’t carry bylines. Speaking at a TV programme, Hussain said the issue was not only about transparency but also raised questions about how stories related to Pakistan are
FO Says Efforts Underway to Free Pakistani Hostages From Somali Pirates
ISLAMABAD: The release of the Pakistani and foreign crew members of the vessel Honor 25, who have been held hostage by Somali pirates, has not been secured yet, the Foreign Office said on Saturday. Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said it is “extremely unfortunate” that the detained individuals had
Have a Prize Bond? Check How Much Tax Could Be Deducted
ISLAMABAD: Winning a prize bond can bring a substantial cash reward, but winners do not receive the full prize amount. A portion of the winnings is deducted as withholding tax, with the rate depending on whether the winner is a tax filer or a non-filer. Under the government’s rules, people
