Government introduces new auto policy with big benefits for car buyers
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to implement the new auto policy from July, after which small vehicles will be available for 20 to 25 lakhs. According to the details, an important meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Industries and Production was held under the chairmanship of Chairman Syed
Hajj 2027 Applicants Can Now Check Application Status Online
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has introduced an online application inquiry feature, allowing registered applicants for Hajj 2027 to check the status of their applications through the country’s digital Hajj portal. The new feature is part of a major update to the ministry’s digital Hajj management system aimed at
Heroic Moment: Pakistan Army Officer Carries Injured Soldier on Shoulder in Viral Rescue Video
ISLAMABAD: A heart-warming video of a Pakistan Army officer carrying an injured soldier on his shoulders down a difficult and rocky mountain path is going viral on social media. This scene reflects the deep and strong bond between the officers and soldiers of the Pakistan Army. The viral video is
AJK Police Dismiss BBC Report on JAAC Leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir’s Arrest
MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Police have strongly refuted widespread media reports claiming that Shaukat Nawaz Mir, a leader of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has been taken into custody. Official police sources clarified there is no truth to the rumours circulating across various social media platforms.
Lahore Tragedy: 14 Innocent Children Killed in Horrific Roof Collapse
LAHORE: At least 14 young children were killed and several others critically injured when the roof of a makeshift tuition center collapsed in the Kahna area on Tuesday. The catastrophic structural failure occurred during afternoon classes at a private residence operating as a tuition center. According to rescue officials, more
WAPDA Has No Role in Electricity Bills or Load-Shedding, Clarifies Chairman
ISLAMABAD: The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has formally distanced itself from Pakistan’s ongoing electricity crises, including inflated billing, power outages, and infrastructure failures. In a comprehensive clarifying statement issued via his official X (formerly Twitter) account, WAPDA Chairman Lieutenant General (Retd) Muhammad Saeed revealed that the authority continues
PM Shehbaz to Attend Late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei’s Funeral
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to visit Iran in the first week of July to attend the funeral prayers of martyred Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sources revealed on Tuesday. The visit highlights Pakistan’s diplomatic relations with its neighbours amid the times when the region is passing through a phase
Pilgrims Can Now Pay Hajj Fees Online as Pakistan Expands Digital Services
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has introduced a new online payment system for Hajj expenses, enabling intending pilgrims to pay their Hajj dues from home through the 1LINK digital payment network, following directives from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the ministry said the entire
Govt issues gazette notification for Finance Act 2026-27
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has issued a gazette notification of the Finance Act for the fiscal year 2026-27, after which the official implementation of the federal budget for the new fiscal year will begin from July 1. According to the gazette notification issued, all new tax measures, duties and other
Relief for Pakistanis travelling to the UK
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights from Lahore to Manchester have been restored after 5 years, the first flight from Manchester to Lahore will depart on July 1. According to details, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has formally announced the restoration of its flight operations to Manchester and Beijing. The national airline
