NCCIA Arrests TikToker Over Alleged Anti-State Statements
ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested a well-known TikToker in Islamabad over alleged anti-state statements. According to media reports, TikToker Syed Ali Zain Bukhari was taken into custody by the NCCIA Islamabad in connection with allegations of making statements deemed anti-state. The sources said that the
Electric vehicles face higher risk of tyre problems, study finds
Electric vehicles (EVs) may be more prone to wheel and tyre-related problems than conventional petrol-powered cars, according to a recent study, potentially leading to higher maintenance and repair costs for owners. The research, conducted by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), analysed data from more than 47 million
BISP issues instructions for eligible women to obtain free SIMs
The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has issued important instructions for eligible women seeking to obtain free SIM cards under the programme. BISP Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid has also issued an awareness message to guide beneficiaries about the process, according to the programme’s spokesperson. Eligible women have been advised to
Khalil Shaheed Post Attack Foiled, 4 Fitna-al-Hindustan Militants Killed
Security forces launched a follow-up operation after a multi-directional attack on the Khalil Shaheed Post during the night of Sept 25-26, according to security sources. The sources said a group affiliated with Fitna-al-Hindustan (FAH), led by commander Asad Bolani and accompanied by another commander identified as Rafique, carried out a
All Motorways to reopen for traffic at 6am, Spokesperson says
All closed motorways across the country will be reopened for traffic at 6am today, a spokesperson for the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) said. The spokesperson said traffic would be restored on all major routes, including the M-1 Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway, M-14 Islamabad-Dera Ismail Khan Motorway and E-35 Hazara Motorway.
Major update for visit visa holders seeking jobs abroad
A clarification has emerged regarding the practice of travelling abroad on a visit or tourist visa to look for employment and subsequently converting the visa into a work permit. According to immigration and legal experts, it is a common misconception among people seeking employment abroad that a visit or tourist
Women Without Birth Certificates? NADRA Has a Solution
ISLAMBAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Saturday introduced a special facility for women who have been unable to obtain identity cards due to the absence of birth certificates. Under the new procedure, married women aged 18 and above can apply for an identity card using a computerised Nikahnama.
PakID App Gets Major Updates — What’s New for Users
ISLAMABAD: To make digital identity services easier for citizens, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced new features in version 5.8.0 of its Pak ID mobile App. According to a statement issued by NADRA, citizens can now obtain, securely store and share digital identity cards for their spouses
What Happened to Billions in KP Hydel Fund? Audit Reveals All
PESHAWAR: An audit report has found financial irregularities worth Rs18.78 billion in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s Hydel Development Fund. It also pointed out an alleged loss of more than Rs5.79 billion to the provincial exchequer. The Hydel Development Fund was set up to support hydropower projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It
Two Rescue Workers Martyred in Attack on Ambulance in Darazinda
DERA ISMAILKHAN: At least two workers of Rescue 1122 martyred after their ambulance carrying injured people of a suicide attack was attacked by armed attackers in Dera Ismail Khan on Saturday. According to details, Rescue1122 vehicles were carrying dead bodies and injured of Darazinda suicide attack when armed attackers targetted
