New book distribution policy introduced for government schools
LAHORE: The Punjab Education Department has introduced a new strategy for the distribution of free textbooks in government schools ahead of the new academic session, aiming to address longstanding supply issues faced by students and parents. Under the revised plan, students from Grade 1 to Grade 3 will receive 100
Govt employees to get electric bikes under new scheme
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to provide electric bikes to government employees from Grade 1 to Grade 16 under a new self-financing scheme aimed at improving transportation facilities and promoting environmentally friendly commuting. The sources told that the project will facilitate easy and clean energy modes to employees and
Govt considers transferring BISP to provinces
ISLAMABAD: The federal government is considering transferring the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to provincial governments as part of a broader review of administrative responsibilities, Khel Das Kohistani, Minister for Sport in the federal cabinet, told a private television channel in an interview that in the wake of the 18th
Field Marshal congratulates nation on first anniversary of Marka E Haq
RAWALPINDI: On the first anniversary of the victory of Marka E Haq, Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir, Chief of Defense Staff Field Marshal, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf, and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babar Sidhu extend their congratulations to the entire
Services at passport offices to be further improved
ISLAMABAD: To enhance the quality and availability of services in passport offices, a decision has been made to ensure citizens receive fast, transparent, and dignified assistance. DG Immigration and Passport, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, visited the Regional Passport Office in G-10 Islamabad to thoroughly evaluate the facilities offered there. During his
Nadra makes key changes in NIC procedure
ISLAMABAD: The national database registration authority (NADRA) has now introduced a conditional facility to issue identity cards without a birth certificate for a limited period of time. According to a statement from NADRA, the registration process for the adult population in Pakistan has been completed for approximately 98.3 percent of
Islamabad traffic police announces diversion plan for Marka E Haq celebrations
The Islamabad Traffic Police has announced a traffic diversion plan for citizens in connection with the celebrations of Marka-e-Haq. This special traffic plan will be in effect on various highways from 6 PM to midnight. The Srinagar Highway will be closed to traffic from Kodianwala Chowk to Peshawar Mor, and
Goods transport hikes fare across the country
Due to a recent surge in petroleum prices, Pakistan Mini Mazda Goods Transport has announced a nationwide fare increase of 10%. In a statement to the media, Haji Sher Ali Choudhry, the central president of the transport association, explained that fare hikes had previously been postponed on May 1 at
PM Shehbaz Sharif’s important visit to China this month
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to embark on an important visit to China this month, from May 23 to 25. According to the details, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit China on an official visit this month, where the PM will meet Chinese counterpart Prime Minister Li Keqiang
Govt announces closure of transport bus station in connection with Marka-e-Haq celebrations
The government announced that the entry and exit routes and transport hubs of the federal capital will be closed under strict security and traffic arrangements in connection with the first anniversary of the “Marka-e-Haq. The Islamabad administration has issued a security red alert for the main event to be held
