Islamabad bans entry of heavy traffic, announces diversions on major roads
ISLAMABAD: Keeping in mind the security and traffic situation in the capital, entry of all types of heavy traffic has been banned from today until further orders. According to Islamabad Traffic Police, all entry points of the Red Zone except Marriott and Margalla Road will remain completely closed for all
Metro bus service temporarily shut down in federal capital
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Metro Bus Service remained fully suspended on Tuesday due to security-related arrangements in the federal capital. According to Metro Bus authorities, the service will remain unavailable throughout the day and is expected to resume operations at 7:00 PM. The suspension affects commuters across the Metro Bus network
NADRA introduces biometric verification for vehicle transfers
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced biometric verification services to facilitate the sale, purchase, and transfer of registered vehicles in Sindh, providing significant relief to citizens. Under the new procedure, the Excise and Taxation Department Sindh has made biometric verification mandatory for all registered vehicle transactions and
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrives in Pakistan today on official visit
ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian is set to arrive in Pakistan today on an official visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising ministers and senior officials. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, President Pezeshkian will hold meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari,
Government launches major loan program to support women entrepreneurs
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved the country’s first digital financing product exclusively designed for women-led micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), marking a significant step towards promoting financial inclusion and expanding access to formal financing for female entrepreneurs. The innovative product, titled “Khud Mukhtar
Skardu international airport expansion project officially gets underway
SKARDU: Practical work has officially commenced on the expansion project of Skardu International Airport for improving passenger services and operational capacity. According to airport authorities, the project, titled Implementation of Passenger Facilitation and Allied Works (Expansion of PTB), was formally initiated following the issuance of a commencement letter on June
Government announces work-from-home for red zone offices on June 23
ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division has issued a notification directing all ministries, divisions, and government establishments located within Islamabad’s Red Zone to observe a work-from-home day on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. According to the notification, several key government institutions will continue to operate from their offices as usual. These include the
PPP’s Amjad Hussain Elected Unopposed as New CM of Gilgit-Baltistan
GILGIT: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Advocate Amjad Hussain has been elected unopposed as the new Chief Minister of Gilgit-Baltistan, officials confirmed on Monday. The announcement was made during a session of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly presided over by Speaker Imran Nadeem. Officials said no other candidate submitted nomination papers for
CM Bugti Welcomes Court Verdict in Shaheed Shabbir Baloch Case
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti has said that a court has delivered justice in the case related to the killing of Shaheed Shabbir Baloch in Gwadar, following what he described as a two-year legal process. In a post on social media platform X, the chief minister stated that
Iranian President Set to Visit Pakistan for High-Level Talks Tomorrow
ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian will undertake a state visit to Pakistan on June 23, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Foreign Office said on Monday. According to an official statement, President Pezeshkian will lead a high-level delegation comprising ministers and senior officials during his





