Passport applications drop by 50% amid Middle East turmoil
KARACHI: The ongoing situation in the Middle East has caused a significant decline in passport applications across Pakistan, with offices in Karachi and Sindh seeing a 50% reduction in the number of applicants. According to ARY News, passport offices in Karachi and other places in Sindh have reported that there
NADRA announces new job openings for key positions in 2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced new job opportunities for various positions in April 2026, which will be filled by eligible candidates from different towns. According to the official advertisement, recruitments will be made for three positions: Deputy Assistant Director (Office In-charge), Junior Executive (Data Entry
British Parliament applauds Pakistan’s efforts in US-Iran negotiations, Keir Starmer thanks Pakistan
LONDON: Pakistan has been credited with playing a key role in arranging peace talks between the US and Iran as well as bringing about a ceasefire. The role played by Pakistan has gained the attention of the UK Parliament. Prime Minister Keir Starmer thanked Pakistan for its pivotal role in
Shehbaz Sharif vows Pakistan will continue role for sustainable regional peace
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan will continue to play its active role in restoring lasting peace in the region, and in this regard, Pakistan has played a key role in reviving talks between Iran and the United States. Speaking at a meeting of the federal
New Delhi: Indian Army Brigadier and his son beaten up in public, video goes viral
NEW DELHI: An unusual incident of public anger has come to light in the Indian capital, New Delhi, where citizens thrashed a serving Indian Army Brigadier and his son in public for alleged “misbehaviour”. According to details, the incident took place in a busy area of Delhi when a senior
PM Shehbaz Sharif holds telephonic conversation with Japan PM
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif received a telephone call from H.E. Ms. Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan today. During their warm and cordial conversation, the two leaders discussed the recently held Islamabad Talks between the United States and Iran, hosted by Pakistan. Prime Minister Takaichi appreciated Pakistan’s diplomatic role in
PM Shehbaz Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia in 48 hours
Prime Minister(PM) Shahbaz Sharif will visit Saudi Arabia soon, and a high-level delegation will also accompany him on this occasion. Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has received an invitation from the Saudi Crown Prince to visit Saudi Arabia. According to sources, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif will visit Riyadh in the next
Islamabad traffic Police announces traffic diversions
Islamabad Traffic Police has announced Traffic Diversions on Major Roads in Islamabad on April 13 due to the movement of foreign delegations in the federal capital. Authorities have issued a detailed traffic advisory to manage congestion and ensure smooth flow across key routes. According to officials, traffic diversions announced on
Uncertainty in global market: Gold prices likely to fall sharply
Due to the increasing uncertainty in the global economy and the instability of the US dollar, there is a fear of a major crash in gold prices in the global and local bullion markets. According to economists, the demand for gold has decreased due to profit-taking and turning to other
Iranian Ambassador: Islamabad talks are a continuous process, not just an event
ISLAMABAD: Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, has emphasized that the Islamabad talks are not a single event, but rather a continuous process that has laid the foundation for diplomatic engagement between the two countries. In a message shared on X (formerly Twitter), the Iranian ambassador said that if





