Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Second T20I Today
RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Sri Lanka will face each other today (Sunday) in the second-T20 match to be played at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. The match will begin at 6pm. Pakistan will look to seal the three-match T20I series, following their victory in the opening encounter. Sri Lanka, however, will be determined
Golden job opportunities in Austria for skilled Pakistani workers
Austria is offering eligible skilled foreign workers an opportunity to live and work in the country through its Red-White-Red Card programme, which provides a legal pathway to employment and residence for applicants who meet the required criteria. The programme covers several categories, including highly qualified professionals, skilled workers in specified
Flour prices rise nationwide, Peshawar among the most expensive markets
Weekly inflation in Pakistan increased by 0.57%, while the annual inflation rate reached 11.97%, as the price of a 20-kilogram bag of flour rose by up to Rs400 in a week, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The latest data showed that prices of 20 essential commodities increased
Getting driving licence becomes easier, important update on fees
Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has abolished the urgent fee for driving licences and reduced the processing and delivery time for regular licences from two weeks to just three days to facilitate applicants. The decision was taken on the directions of Islamabad Inspector General of Police Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry to simplify
NADRA clarifies pensioners role in Proof of Life certificate process
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has clarified that banks have no role in approving or updating the Proof of Life Certificate (POLC) used for pension-related matters. Responding to a question during a NADRA podcast about what pensioners should do if their POLC is not accepted or updated by
NADRA issues new schedule for identity document validity, delivery
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued a new schedule outlining the validity periods and delivery timelines for various identity documents, with processing times varying according to the type of document and service category selected. NADRA offers different processing options, including normal, urgent and executive services, for eligible
HEC Opens Fully Funded UK Scholarships for Pakistani Students
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has opened applications for the Commonwealth Scholarship 2027. The scholarship will allow Pakistani and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) students to study for master’s and PhD degrees in the United Kingdom without paying tuition fees. The scholarships are available for the 2027–28 academic year
From Tear Gas to Aerial Firing: KP Police Set New Protest Guidelines
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police (IGP) Zulfiqar Hameed on Saturday issued a new operational guidelines for handling of public protests across the province. The official notification issued said that it aimed to protect lives and public property while neutralizing potential sabotage and violence by anti-state elements during
Pakistan to Host 12-Country Conference on Poverty
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will host a two-day international conference on poverty reduction and inclusive economic growth on October 13–14, bringing together participants from more than 12 countries. The conference, titled International Conference on Inclusive and Resilient Economic Empowerment and Growth, will focus on finding sustainable solutions to poverty, promoting economic growth
Big Relief for Salaried Employees
ISLAMABAD: Salaried employees across Pakistan could receive significant tax relief following intervention by Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial over advance income tax notices issued to workers whose only source of income is their monthly salary. According to reports, the FBR chairman has directed that advance income
