Authorities issue important update on passport mobile App
ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has accelerated work on the development of a mobile application aimed at digitizing passport services, with an online passport renewal facility expected to be launched in the near future. The progress was reviewed during a meeting chaired by Director General Immigration and
Major update announced for university scholarship applicants
The Sindh government has approved university scholarships for 2,662 students across the province for the academic year 2025-26 under the Sindh Education Endowment Fund (SEEF). The decision was taken during a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Sindh Education Endowment Fund Trust, chaired by Sindh Education Minister Syed
National savings announces Rs200 prize bond draw results
The National Savings Centre Karachi officially announced the results of Rs200 Prize Bond Draw No. 106, revealing the winning bond numbers for the latest draw. Prize bonds remain one of Pakistan’s most popular investment instruments, offering investors a secure way to save money while providing opportunities to win cash prizes
Big relief for beneficiaries of Benazir income support programme
ISLAMABAD: The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) has extended the date for obtaining Benazir Mobile SIM keeping in mind the convenience of women beneficiaries. According to the officials, now eligible women can get their mobile SIM from their nearest BISP office free of cost till June 30, 2026. BISP officials
Muharram Crescent Not Sighted, First Day to Begin on June 17
LAHORE: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has announced that the crescent of Muharram-ul-Haram was not sighted anywhere in Pakistan, confirming the start of the Islamic month according to the official lunar calendar. The statement came after a session of the committee held under the chairmanship of the committee chairman, Maulana Abdul
Police: Situation Under Control in AJK After Violent Incidents
MUZAFFARABAD: At least four law enforcement personnel, including a sub-inspector, have been martyred and 89 others injured during violent incidents linked to activities of the outlawed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), according to an official police briefing. Official sources said that several violent episodes
Social Media Calls for Nobel Peace Prize for Field Marshal Asim Munir
ISLAMABAD: Following Pakistan’s reported mediating role in the US–Iran peace agreement, which has been widely highlighted in international media, discussions on social media platform X have intensified, with users expressing strong reactions and celebratory sentiment over the development. Posts circulating on X reflect heightened public engagement with the evolving diplomatic
Public Holiday Likely Across Country on 25 and 26 June
ISLAMABAD: Two public holidays are expected across Pakistan later this month in connection with Muharram-ul-Haram, as authorities await the official moon sighting to confirm the Islamic calendar. According to preliminary astronomical estimates, 9th and 10th Muharram observed as Ashura are likely to fall on June 25 and 26. However, officials
India’s PM Welcomes US-Iran Pact, Omits Pakistan’s Mediation Role in Peace Talks
ISLAMABAD: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again come under fire for his peculiar diplomatic tactics on social media. He welcomed the historic peace deal between the US and Iran but deliberately avoided mentioning Pakistan in it, which has left users on X (formerly Twitter) in a state of
Mirpur women leaders demand peace, stability in Kashmir
MIRPUR: Women belongs from different walk of life have demanded restoration of peace and stability in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Adressing press conference in Chairperson Aam Aadmi Party Nasreen Farooq, social media activist Tamanna Hanan Lone and other women leaders said that Azad Kashmir is a peaceful region and the
