Traffic Advisory Issued in Islamabad Ahead of Iranian President’s Arrival
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have announced the temporary closure of all bus terminals at Faizabad until 9:00 pm on Tuesday due to security and traffic arrangements ahead of the expected arrival of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. According to officials, the move has been taken to arrange for the proper implementation of the
G-B Assembly Speaker and Deputy Speaker Elected Unopposed
GILGIT: The Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly have been elected unopposed, marking a smooth transition in the newly constituted provincial legislature. Imran Nadeem was elected unopposed as Speaker of the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) Assembly, while Malik Kifayat-ur-Rehman secured the position of Deputy Speaker without contest. The oath of
PM Shehbaz Departs for Pakistan After Concluding Switzerland Visit
BERN: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has departed for Pakistan after completing his official visit to Switzerland, officials said on Monday. During his stay in the country, the Prime Minister, accompanied by the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, joined in important
Government Declares Public Holidays for Ashura Muharram
ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has announced public holidays on the occasion of Ashura Muharram, with official notifications confirming nationwide closures for religious observances. According to a notification issued by the Cabinet Division, the government has approved public holidays on the 9th and 10th of Muharram, corresponding to 25 and
Raji Machi protest Case: Mahrang Lango gets life imprisonment
Quetta Anti-Terrorism Court sentences Mahrang Baloch and Sibghatullah Shah to life imprisonment for the murder of FC soldier Shabbir Baloch during Raji Machhi March. The horrific day of February 2024, when Mahrang Baloch and his followers took out a chaotic march called “Raji Machhi,” reached its logical conclusion in the
Teen riders set to gain legal road access under new permit system
RAWALPINDI: On the directives of the Chief Minister of Punjab, authorities have introduced a Juvenile Driving Permit facility for teenagers aged between 16 and 18 years, allowing them to legally ride motorcycles under a regulated framework. Under the new policy, minors within the specified age group can obtain a Juvenile
Luxury electric vehicles to face federal excise duty under new budget
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has clarified that only high-value electric vehicles (EVs) will be subject to Federal Excise Duty (FED) under the new budget, which will come into effect on July 1, 2026. The matter was discussed during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Finance Committee, where officials from the
PM, Field Marshal deserve recognition beyond nobel peace prize, says Rana Sanaullah
ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah said that Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts saved the world from World War III, and the work done by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir is above the Nobel Peace Prize. While talking to the media at the Parliament House, Rana
Easy way to check UAE visa status online
If you have a residence or tourist visa for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and are unsure about its validity or expiry, the immigration authorities provide fast online services that allow individuals to check their visa status within seconds. According to international media reports, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship,
Major Relief for Consumers as Solar Panel Prices Decline
ISLAMABAD: Consumers across Pakistan have received welcome relief as solar panel prices have witnessed a significant decline in the local market. According to market sources, prices of solar panels of various capacities have dropped by Rs4,000 to Rs9,000, providing notable relief to households and commercial users relying on solar energy
