Pakistani Actress Momina Iqbal Enters YouTube World
LAHORE: Famous Pakistani actress and model Momina Iqbal has entered the world of digital content creation as she formally launched her personal YouTube vlogging channel under her new name, “Momina Hamza.” The Ehd-e-Wafa star, who tied the knot with Hamza Habib in May 2026, has shifted her focus toward sharing
HEC Opens Research Fellowship with Up to $1,500 Monthly
ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has opened applications for a six-month overseas research fellowship for Pakistani and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) PhD students, offering financial support of up to $1,500 per month depending on the country. The fellowship is being offered under Batch 60 of the International Research
Pakistan’s Jinnah-1 to Land on the Moon
ISLAMABAD: Chairman of Pakistan’s national space agency, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) Yousuf Khan has revealed that Pakistan’s first lunar rover, Jinnah-1, is expected to land on the Moon in 2028. He said that the country was increasingly relying on its own satellites instead of European and
Pakistan-India Set for Asian Games Gold Medal Clash
NISSHIN: Pakistan and India are set to face off in the men’s cricket final of the 2026 Asian Games at Korogi Sports Park (today) Saturday. The winner will claim the prestigious gold medal, while the losing side will settle for silver. However, the key question ahead of the highly anticipated
WhatsApp Introduces New ‘Restricted Chat’ Feature
SAN FRANCISCO: WhatsApp has formally introduced a new security feature called “Restricted Chats” to give users more privacy for their personal conversations. The feature is available in the latest beta version of WhatsApp for Android and allows users to protect selected chats from being accessed on linked devices. Once a
Pakistan Embassy Makes Passport Booking Easier
ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Pakistan in Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of an online appointment system for Machine Readable Passport (MRP) services. According to the Pakistani Embassy in Saudi Arabia, the new system is aimed at making passport services more convenient, efficient, and accessible for the Pakistani community in
Hajj 2027: Second Installment Payment to Begin Soon
ISLAMABAD: Hajj 2027 pilgrims under the government scheme can pay the second installment of their Hajj dues from October 5, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced. According to the ministry spokesperson, the payment will remain open until October 20 and can be made through the Pak Hajj app or
NADRA Explains How to Get a Digital ID Card
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has explained the procedure for obtaining a digital identity card through its Pak ID mobile application. According to a statement issued by NADRA, citizens can access the digital ID by logging into their account on the Pak ID app and selecting the
Chaman’s Bogra Chowk Hit by Major Fire, FC and Fire Brigade Join Operation
CHAMAN: A major fire broke out at a large timber warehouse in the busy Bogra Chowk area of Chaman late at night, prompting a joint firefighting operation by security forces and the civil administration. According to initial reports, the fire erupted at around 8:30 p.m. and quickly engulfed the wooden
Govt Introduces New Rules for Permanent Posts Vacant for Over a Year
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to eliminate 60% of permanent government positions that have remained vacant for a year or more, as part of a move to revise the existing vacancy structure. According to a notification issued by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), the affected positions will be
