Children of light house orphanage celebrate Pakistan’s Independence day with patriotism
ISLAMABAD: Children at Light House Orphanage in Islamabad celebrated Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day with a range of patriotic activities, expressing their love for the country and commitment to the national values of unity, faith and discipline. The celebrations commenced with a flag-hoisting ceremony and featured national songs, patriotic performances, poetry
Major setback for India as Moscow announces plans for railway network to Karachi
ISLAMABAD: Russia and Pakistan are moving ahead with plans to launch their first freight rail services linking Moscow with Karachi and Faisalabad, a development that could significantly reshape regional trade and transport connectivity and pose a strategic challenge to India’s efforts to strengthen its own regional corridors. Russian Ambassador to
Major Health Move: Govt Employees to Get Hepatitis Screening
ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to conduct hepatitis screening for government employees posted in Islamabad, with the screening process set to begin on August 18. According to sources, employees of all federal ministries and government departments will be included in the screening programme. Federal Minister for Health Mustafa Kamal is
PPP Founding Leader and Former MNA Begum Nafisa Khalid Passes Away
LAHORE: Begum Nafisa Khalid, a founding leader of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and former member of the National Assembly, has passed away, the party and political leaders said on Monday. Khalid was remembered for her contributions to the strengthening of democracy, promotion of democratic values and her role in
Saudi Arabia Issues Major Umrah Visa Update — What Pilgrims Need to Know
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has issued an important clarification for pilgrims holding a one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa, emphasizing that the visa does not automatically allow holders to travel to the Kingdom whenever they wish without completing the required procedures for each Umrah trip. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia had launched a
Goods transporters postpone nationwide strike
Goods transporters on Sunday announced a 40-day postponement of their nationwide strike following talks with Sindh Governor Nehal Hashmi and representatives of the provincial government. The strike, which had continued for nine days, had brought goods transport operations across the country to a halt. Transporters said the decision to suspend
Motorcycle, three-wheeler sales rise 38pc in July
Sales of motorcycles and three-wheelers recorded a significant increase of more than 38 per cent in July 2026, the first month of the new fiscal year. According to data released by the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA), a total of 172,416 motorcycles and three-wheelers were sold in July, compared with
Manual college admissions to end as Pakistan to go fully online from 2027
The Punjab government has decided to phase out manual college admissions across the province from 2027, shifting the entire process to a digital platform as part of its paperless policy. Director Public Instruction (DPI) Punjab Dr Ansar Azhar said the move would streamline admissions and spare students and parents the
Umrah Pilgrims Alert: Authorities Issue Key Guidelines to Avoid Crowds
MAKKAH: Saudi authorities have issued important guidelines for Umrah pilgrims visiting the Grand Mosque, advising them to plan Tawaf, Sa’i and other acts of worship during less crowded hours to ensure a smoother and more comfortable experience. According to the Saudi General Authority, crowd levels at Masjid al-Haram vary throughout
India-Taliban Nexus: Indian YouTuber Gets Unusual Access to Sensitive Border Areas
ISLAMABAD: Questions have been raised over alleged coordination between India and the Afghan Taliban after an Indian YouTuber was reportedly granted unusual access to Afghanistan’s border areas near Pakistan. According to reports circulating in media, the YouTuber was provided security and allowed to visit sensitive locations in the border region.
