MOFA introduces digital document attestation system, here’s how it works
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has introduced a digital document attestation system, allowing citizens in Pakistan to complete the process online and receive attested electronic certificates by email. Under the new system, applicants can submit their applications and required documents online for verification, eliminating the need for repeated visits to
Big Relief for Applicants as Apna Ghar Scheme Process Made Easier
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has simplified the application process for the Apna Ghar housing scheme by reducing the number of required documents from 25 to just five, making it easier for citizens to apply for housing finance. According to details, the government has also set a maximum processing period of
How to easily verify your mobile phone with PTA
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has advised citizens to verify the legal status and IMEI registration of mobile phones before purchasing them to avoid buying unapproved or illegal devices. According to the PTA, the Device Identification, Registration and Blocking System (DIRBS) has been established to identify, register and block
Punjab issues revised timings for government schools
The Punjab School Education Department has issued a notification announcing revised timings for government schools across the province, effective from October 16, 2026, to March 31, 2027. Under the new schedule, single-shift schools will operate from 8:45am to 1:30pm from Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, classes will end at 12:30pm.
Pakistan receives first October LNG cargo, winter gas concerns persist
Pakistan received its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo of October from Qatar on Tuesday, providing a much-needed shipment ahead of winter. However, concerns over meeting the country’s gas demand during the winter of 2026-27 remain. The LNG vessel Al Areesh berthed at Engro’s LNG terminal at 11:05am, while the
PTI Makes Major Decision on Assembly Resignations, Salman Akram Raja Reveals
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has no intention of resigning from any assembly, the party’s Secretary General Salman Akram Raja has said, dismissing the notion that vacating its seats would paralyse the political system. Speaking in an interview, Raja said PTI had resigned from assemblies in the past, but parliamentary proceedings had
Who Was Really Running KP? Rana Sanaullah Makes Shocking Claim About PTI
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Adviser on Political Affairs Rana Sanaullah has alleged that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Murad Saeed is in Afghanistan and was remotely controlling the affairs of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government from there. Speaking about the province’s political situation, Rana Sanaullah said Murad Saeed had also played a key
Shaukat Khanum Software Scandal: 135,000 Lab Tests Missing as Financial Irregularities Surface
PESHAWAR: An inquiry has reportedly uncovered significant discrepancies in laboratory billing records at Khyber Teaching Hospital (KTH) in Peshawar, with more than 135,000 laboratory tests allegedly missing from the invoicing record and estimated monthly revenue losses of Rs7 million. The alleged irregularities involve a medical information technology (IT) system associated
From Political Turmoil to Peace: Senate and National Assembly Approve Emergency in KP
ISLAMABAD: The Senate has approved the imposition of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), following a similar endorsement by the National Assembly, as opposition lawmakers staged a walkout during the proceedings. The resolution, presented by Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, was approved by the House under the chairmanship
Lost your child’s B-form? here’s how to get replacement
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has outlined the procedure for obtaining a replacement B-Form if a child’s document is lost. In a statement, NADRA said parents could visit their nearest NADRA Registration Centre or apply for a replacement from home through the Pak ID mobile application. According to
