NADRA introduces special facility for minority communities
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a special registration campaign to facilitate members of minority communities across Pakistan. The campaign, being held from August 10 to 13 in connection with National Minorities Day, includes dedicated teams travelling with mobile registration vans to areas with significant minority populations.
Women can now check traffic e-challans online from home
Women drivers can now check their traffic e-challans from the comfort of their homes through the Women Safety App developed by the Punjab Safe Cities Authority. The app allows female motorists to check their e-challan records, view details of traffic violations and download copies of issued challans directly to their
US opens nursing job opportunities for Pakistani professionals
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani nurses and other healthcare professionals could gain greater access to employment, education and professional training opportunities in the United States under a proposed cooperation agreement between organizations in the two countries. The American Pakistan Education Foundation and the Pakistan Education Foundation are expected to sign a memorandum of
Emirates announces new job opportunities for aspiring applicants
The Emirates Group has launched a major recruitment drive, offering more than 100 job opportunities across its aviation and corporate businesses, according to Arab media reports. The vacancies are available in a range of fields, including information technology, engineering and maintenance, airport operations, logistics, human resources and customer service. Interested
Passport validity requirement announced for Hajj 2027
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has made a passport valid until November 16, 2027, mandatory for Pakistanis applying for Hajj 2027. According to a statement issued by the ministry, the collection of applications for Hajj 2027 under both the government and private schemes will begin on August 17, and
ECP Takes Major Step Toward Punjab Local Government Elections, Key Meeting Set
ISLAMABAD: Preparations for Local Government (LG) elections in Punjab have gained momentum as the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed the provincial government to form a cabinet committee for consultations on the polling date. A letter was issued to the Punjab chief secretary by the ECP, which said that
Selling or Giving Away Your Phone? PTA Warns Users to Do This First
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued an important advisory urging citizens to protect their personal and sensitive information before selling, handing over or sending their mobile phones for repair. The PTA warned that smartphones contain personal photos, contacts, messages, documents, passwords and access to social media accounts, making
SUPARCO Makes Key Prediction on Rabi-ul-Awwal Moon Sighting
ISLAMABAD: The Rabi-ul-Awwal moon is unlikely to be sighted in Pakistan on the evening of August 13, according to a forecast issued by the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO). SUPARCO said the new moon is expected to be born at 10:37 pm on August 12. By sunset
General Amir Raza Receives Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military) at Aiwan-e-Sadr
ISLAMABAD: Commander National Strategic Command General Syed Amir Raza has been conferred with the Nishan-i-Imtiaz (Military), one of Pakistan’s highest military honours. President Asif Ali Zardari conferred the prestigious award on General Amir Raza during a ceremony held at the Aiwan-e-Sadr in Islamabad. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Syed
Big Relief for Homebuyers as Pakistan Approves New National Housing Policy
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the National Housing Policy 2026, paving the way for measures aimed at promoting affordable and sustainable housing across Pakistan after a gap of nearly 25 years. The previous National Housing Policy was approved in 2001, making the latest policy a major development for the
