Honda offers new model motorcycles on easy installments
ISLAMABAD: Bank Alfalah has introduced an installment plan for five Honda motorcycle models, allowing customers to spread payments over periods ranging from three to 36 months under its the new Honda 2027 campaign. The offer covers the Honda CD 70, Honda Dream, Honda CG 125, Honda CG 125S and Honda
Senate approves bill on lifetime blue passports for senators
ISLAMABAD: The Senate has unanimously passed a bill proposing lifetime retention of blue passports for former parliamentarians who have taken the oath as members of the National Assembly or Senate, regardless of whether they completed their terms. Senator Abdul Qadir introduced the Passport Act Amendment Bill, which seeks to allow
LPG prices break all previous records
Consumers are facing a double burden as low gas pressure and load-shedding continue, while liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is being sold at significantly higher prices in the open market. Despite the government setting the official LPG price at Rs279 per kilogram, retailers are reportedly selling the fuel for between Rs430
New system to shut down only electricity theft transformers
Federal Minister for Energy Awais Leghari has said that an Electricity Performance Monitoring System (EPMS) is being installed to identify and disconnect specific transformers in areas affected by electricity theft, preventing disruption to thousands of legitimate consumers. Speaking during a visit to the expansion project at Dera Ghazi Khan Airport,
Want to Work for the UN? Job Opportunities Open for Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani professionals with higher education and relevant skills can explore job opportunities with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UNICEF and other international organisations, offering opportunities to advance their careers and contribute to global development initiatives. According to the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment, professional vacancies are announced
Oil prices dip slightly after Trump moves to lift Russia-related sanctions
Oil prices eased slightly in the global market on Monday, October 19, retreating from a five-month high after US President Donald Trump decided to waive key sanctions on Russia.
NADRA warns citizens against fraudulent website scams
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has warned citizens against a fraudulent website impersonating the authority to scam applicants seeking Punjab arms licences. According to the warning, fraudsters are collecting substantial amounts of money in the name of arms licence fees through the fake website. Applicants are also
Annual fees for medical and dental colleges increased
The University of Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore has increased annual fees for public-sector medical and dental colleges by 233 per cent under a new admission policy. According to a UHS spokesperson, the fee increase will apply to students enrolling in public medical and dental colleges for the 2026-27 academic session.
International job opportunities for Pakistanis: how to apply
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani professionals are being encouraged to explore job opportunities at major international organisations, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UNICEF and the World Health Organisation (WHO). According to the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment, qualified and skilled Pakistanis can apply for positions across the United Nations system
Learner permits, driving licence renewals made easier: here’s how
Islamabad Traffic Police has introduced an online facility allowing citizens to apply for learner permits, renew driving licences and obtain duplicate licences without visiting offices in person. The facility was introduced on the directives of Islamabad Inspector General of Police Captain (retd) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry to make services more accessible
