Sindh Education Dept to Introduce Facial Recognition
KARACHI: To curb absenteeism and identify employees allegedly holding fake academic degrees, the Sindh government is introducing facial recognition technology for digital attendance and monitoring. According to officials, the new attendance system is aimed at improving monitoring and ensuring transparency in employee attendance across the province. They maintained that the
Pakistani Climber Scales GII Oxygen-Free
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday added another milestone to its mountaineering achievements as renowned climber Abidullah Baig scaled Gasherbrum II, one of the world’s highest peaks, marking yet another proud moment for the country. As per reports, hailing from Hunza Gilgit Baltistan, Abidullah Baig topped at 8,035 metres, Gasherbrum II, which
Maryam Nawaz announces 5000 Laptops and 2000 Scholarships for students
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Monday announced 5,000 laptops and 2,000 scholarships for students in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), promising to expand educational opportunities in the region if the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) comes to power. Speaking at an election rally in Muzaffarabad, Maryam Nawaz said the initiative
Court grants relief to PM Shehbaz, Mohsin Naqvi in November 26 protest case
A court has granted major judicial relief to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif and Information Minister Atta Tarar. Judge Afzal Majoka dismissed a petition filed by PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan regarding the PTI protest of November 26.PTI had filed the request
New Rules: Civil Servants must disclose dependents,dual citizenship
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has framed new rules requiring all government officials to disclose any foreign citizenship or related status held by themselves or their dependents. The move aims to eliminate secrecy surrounding dual nationality and foreign travel documents within the civil service. The Establishment Division has issued mandatory declaration
NADRA launches self-service kiosks at registration centres nationwide
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced self-service kiosks at selected registration centres across Pakistan, enabling citizens to independently process a range of identity document services. Through the new self-service kiosks, applicants can submit requests for the renewal of Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs) and National Identity
Federal govt raises special conveyance allowance for disabled employees
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has increased the special conveyance allowance for disabled federal employees, raising the monthly amount from Rs6,000 to Rs10,000, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance. The notification, issued by the ministry’s Regulations Wing, states that the enhanced allowance has been approved for disabled
Petrol Pump Owners to Go on Nationwide Strike
KARACHI: The All Pakistan Petrol Pumps Owners Association (APPPOA) on Tuesday announced a nationwide shutdown of petrol pumps from Wednesday night, after talks between the government and APPPOA over daily pricing mechanism ended without a breakthrough. Talking to media persons, APPPOA General Secretary Nauman Butt said the association has rejected
Govt Forms Global Banking Consortium for GMTN, Sukuk
ISLAMABAD: A consortium of international banks formed to support Pakistan’s Global Medium Term Note (GMTN) and Sukuk programs so that to strengthen the country’s access to the World capital markets. In this connection, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb held a virtual meeting from Washington with senior executives of leading international banks
Petrol Rises to Rs320.73, Diesel to Rs367.21
ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Tuesday issued new prices for petroleum products and increasing petrol by Rs4.93 per litre, taking the new price to Rs320.73 per litre while high-speed diesel (HSD) has been hiked by Rs7.15 per litre, with the new retail price fixed at Rs367.21 per
