Category : National

ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Friday formally approved Private Hajj Policy 2027–2030, introducing a major overhaul of the system based on performance, compliance, and full digitization. As per the spokesperson of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the new framework replaces the traditional quota system with a merit-based and compliance-driven mechanism.

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to end the austerity measures implemented in the country while approving the maintenance of business hours. According to the Cabinet Division, all additional restrictions implemented since March 9 this year have been withdrawn with immediate effect. Under the new orders, markets, shopping malls and

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the signing of the “Islamabad Peace Deal,” during a telephone conversation held on Thursday evening, according to an official statement. During the call, the Crown Prince praised the Prime Minister and acknowledged the efforts that led

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is being praised in the global media for its excellent diplomacy on the US-Iran peace deal. All reputable newspapers and broadcasting organizations have given this historic achievement a place in their main headlines. This strategic diplomacy of Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and Prime Minister

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that peace in the Middle East was made possible through Pakistan’s mediation efforts during a period of heightened regional tensions. In a statement, the prime minister said that a memorandum of understanding signed in Islamabad marked a “historic document,” adding that it reflected

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a range of welfare, financial assistance, education, housing, and employment-related schemes for 2026 aimed at supporting low-income families, students, farmers, and aspiring entrepreneurs across the country. According to the officials, these schemes have been developed to increase social security for the people, increase education

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced the schedule and registration policy for MDCAT 2026, which will be held for admissions to medical and dental colleges across the country. According to the PMDC, MD CAT will be held on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 10 am, while

KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust has set a new national record for container handling before the end of the financial year, and the port handled more than 2.651 million TEU containers, which is the highest performance in the country’s history. The role of Karachi Port in Pakistan’s economy and maritime