Govt abolishes motorcycle transfer fee
ISLAMABAD: The government has waived the motorcycle transfer fee in Islamabad in view of ongoing relief provision amid an increase in fuel prices. According to officials, the decision was taken to benefit the public from the petrol subsidy; in that context, the government has announced the abolition of motorcycle transfer
NHMP halts traffic on Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway
ISLAMABAD: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has restricted traffic on the M-1 Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway amid severe weather, as heavy rains continue to lash the area. According to the NHMP statement on X official account, the decision was taken in response to heavy rainfall, which has significantly reduced visibility and increased the risk
When is Eid ul Adha 2026? Experts reveal when the festivities are likely to begin
ISLAMABAD: Experts from the field of astronomy have predicted that Eid ul Adha 2026 is most likely to be observed on Wednesday, May 27. The projections were based on lunar calculations and astronomical data, offering an initial forecast for the religious observance. The Emirates Astronomy Society specialists expect that the
Major reforms announced for passport and immigration services
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has given the newly assigned DG a task to make drastic changes to the Passport and Immigration Department. According to ARY News report, the federal minister has asked the department to digitize its complete system throughout the country. The newly assigned DG, Mohammad
Murad Saeed’s Senate seat: Bushra Bibi’s driver emerges as Senate candidate in KP
PESHAWAR: The race for the vacant Senate seat left by Murad Saeed from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has taken a surprising turn, as sources within the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) reveal an unexpected candidate. According to PTI sources, the driver of Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, has emerged as one of the contenders
Federal govt issues notification on austerity measures to conserve fuel
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has introduced several austerity measures to conserve petroleum products amid growing economic challenges. The Cabinet Division has issued a notification mandating earlier closing times for markets, shopping malls, bakeries, restaurants, and other commercial establishments. After Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, the federal government has also announced new
Security forces neutralise six Fitna Al Hindustan terrorists in Mastung
MASTUNG: Security forces neutralised six terrorists of the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) during a successful search operation in the Kalipada area of Mastung district, Balochistan. According to reports, the BLA terrorists opened fire on the personnel during the operation, leading to an effective retaliation by the security forces. In
Pakistan-Egypt joint exercise Thunder-II strengthens counter-terrorism cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan-Egypt Joint Exercise Thunder-II is a bilateral counter-terrorism exercise conducted between the armies of Pakistan and Egypt. A two-week-long exercise commenced on 06 April 2026 at the Special Operations School, Cherat, Pakistan. Troops from the Special Services Group of the Pakistan Army and the Special Forces of the Egyptian
Federal govt sets working hours for markets, shopping malls and eateries
ISLAMABAD: After Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, the federal government has also announced new timings for bazaars, markets, shopping malls and eateries across the country. In a meeting on petroleum products chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, it was decided to close bazaars, markets, and shopping malls across the country at
PIA decides to suspend flights to multiple countries
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced on Monday the suspension of its operations to Beijing and Kuala Lumpur, effective April 11 and April 14, respectively. Additionally, flights to Gulf countries (excluding the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia) will remain suspended until the end of April. Flights to the UAE
