Govt Gives Civil Servants 90 Days to Declare Foreign Citizenship
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has directed civil servants to disclose details of their foreign citizenship, travel documents and marriages to foreign nationals, giving relevant employees 90 days to submit the required declarations. The Establishment Division has issued an official office memorandum to ensure the effective implementation of the Foreign Nationality
New Era for KP: PM Unveils Rs160 Billion Reconstruction Package
PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced Rs160 billion in development funds for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and its merged tribal districts, while assuring members of the Area Representative and Development Council (ARDC) that they will be granted the necessary powers to oversee development projects in their respective areas. The announcements
Security Forces Foil Fitna-tul-Hindustan Attack in Gwadar, Search Operation Underway
GWADAR: Security forces and police have foiled an attempt to undermine peace and security in the coastal city of Gwadar, forcing several suspected terrorists to flee with injuries following a timely response. According to security sources, operatives allegedly linked to Indian intelligence agency RAW and the group referred to as
Govt Plans to Distribute 500,000 Chromebooks to Students: Who Can Apply and When?
ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Youth Program is preparing to provide 500,000 Chromebooks to students across Pakistan under an initiative aimed at promoting digital education and improving access to technology. The program announced the plan through its social media channels, highlighting the role of digital learning in creating educational opportunities, developing
Pakistani Rupee gets marginal recovery against the US Dollar
ISLAMABAD, Oct 21, 2026 – The Pakistani Rupee continued its marginal recovery against the US Dollar in the interbank market on Wednesday, gaining one paisa. According to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the local currency closed at Rs 276.86 per dollar, compared to Tuesday’s close of Rs 276.87.The Rupee
NADRA clarifies complaint procedure for lost CNIC replacement
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has clarified that citizens do not need to file a First Information Report (FIR) with the police to obtain a replacement for a lost Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC). The clarification was issued in response to a query raised by a citizen on
New auto policy may lead to lower Suzuki Alto prices
The price of the Suzuki Alto could decrease under Pakistan’s proposed Automotive and Auto Parts Policy 2026–31, which aims to revise the tax structure for conventional vehicles and new energy vehicles. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the final draft of the policy on Tuesday following months of consultations. The government
One important step to take before your CNIC expires
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has advised citizens that they can renew their Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) before their expiry dates without waiting for the cards to expire. According to NADRA spokesperson Syed Shabahat Ali, citizens can apply for renewal at any time before their identity cards
LPG prices surge across different parts of the Country
Consumers in various parts of Pakistan are facing difficulties as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices have surged significantly, with rates reaching Rs600 per kilogram in Lahore and a domestic cylinder selling for as much as Rs7,200. According to available reports, LPG prices have risen sharply in Lahore and other areas
Pakistan receives one LNG cargo from Qatar
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from Qatar, marking the second shipment from the Gulf state to arrive in October, according to sources in the Ministry of Energy. The sources said gas supply to the system had begun from the newly arrived cargo, helping meet the
