Major relief for electricity consumers
The Power Division has taken measures to provide relief to electricity consumers by reducing the expected fuel price adjustment for September to Rs2.56 per unit from nearly Rs6 per unit. According to a statement issued by the Power Division, the measures are expected to save consumers from an additional burden
How much does an E-Passport cost? check latest fee schedule
The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has announced a revised fee schedule for electronic passports (e-passports), with charges varying according to validity period, number of pages and processing speed. Under the announced schedule, applicants can choose between five-year and 10-year e-passports, with normal and urgent processing options available for
FBR extends deadline for filing income tax returns
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the deadline for filing income tax returns for Tax Year 2026 by 16 days, setting the new deadline at October 31. According to a statement issued by the FBR, the extension provides additional time to taxpayers who were previously required to submit
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
