NADRA urges citizens to get Iris scans for secure identification
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued an important message urging citizens to get their iris scans registered to strengthen the security of their identity records. According to a message issued by NADRA, citizens are advised to protect their own identities and those of their children by getting
Firdous Shamim Naqvi Resigns as PTI Additional Secretary General
ISLAMABAD: Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Firdous Shamim Naqvi has formally announced his resignation from the position of the party’s additional secretary general. According to a private TV channel, Naqvi clarified that his decision was not driven by any personal differences or resentment towards the party. Instead, he said he
Punjab Boards Announce Class 11 Result 2026 Date and Time: Check Details Here
LAHORE: Students awaiting their Class 11 results across Punjab will receive their results on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM, as all nine Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) have confirmed the schedule. The results will cover candidates who appeared in the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Part-I
ANP Balochistan President Asghar Khan Achakzai Arrested in Murder Case
CHAMAN: Asghar Khan Achakzai, provincial president of the Awami National Party (ANP) in Balochistan, was arrested after a District and Sessions Court in Chaman cancelled his interim bail in murder and kidnapping cases. According to Samaa TV report, the court ordered his arrest from the courtroom after revoking his interim
Gold Price Drops in Global Market, Check latest rates here
PESHAWAR: The declining trend in gold prices continues in global and local bullion markets, as a result of which per-tola gold in Pakistan became cheaper by another Rs 900, while a decrease in silver price was also recorded. According to the All Sarafa Association, the price of 24-carat per tola
Punjab approves tough law against begging,fixes huge fine 0.3 Million
ISLAMABAD: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has approved the Punjab Vagrancy (Amendment) Ordinance 2026, which has come into immediate effect. The official gazette notification has also been issued. Under the new ordinance, Punjab has revised the legal definition of a child, raising the age limit from 14 to 16
What really happened to the killer of Orphan Waseem?
MULTAN: In a dramatic development in the sensational case of 15-year-old orphan Waseem Abbas being brutally crushed to death under a vehicle in a private housing society in Multan, the main accused, Tauqeer Nazir, has been killed in a police encounter. According to police, the accused was hit by firing
IESCO announces temporary power shutdown schedule for October 22
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has announced a temporary power suspension schedule for Thursday, October 22, due to annual system maintenance, development and construction work. According to an IESCO spokesperson, electricity supply will remain suspended in various areas of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Attock, Chakwal and Jhelum, as well as
BISP introduces new system for women beneficiaries
ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has introduced a Social Protection Wallet for eligible women, offering a digital payment system designed to make financial assistance more secure, transparent and convenient. The initiative aims to give women greater control over their funds while reducing the risk of exploitation during the
NADRA warns overseas Pakistanis against fraudulent agents
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has warned overseas Pakistanis against sharing their personal information with unauthorized individuals and organizations falsely claiming to represent the authority. In its advisory, NADRA clarified that it had not authorized any consultants, agents or dealers to process identity documents or submit online applications
