Shahrah-i-Baltistan remains blocked for second day, hundreds stranded
Shahrah-i-Baltistan, connecting the Skardu region with the rest of the country, has been blocked for the second consecutive day, due to which hundreds of tourists and local commuters are stranded on both sides of the route. Shahrah-i-Baltistan, which was reopened last night after clearance operations, has once again been blocked
NADRA Introduces Birth Notification Tool to Simplify ‘B-Form’ Registration
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a new Birth Notification Tool to streamline the process of registering newborns and obtaining legal identification, officials said. Under the system, parents will receive an SMS notification immediately after a child’s birth in hospitals or medical centers, helping expedite the
Government Offices to Go Fully Paperless from July 1
LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced that all government offices across the province will transition to a fully paperless system from July 1 as part of a major push towards digital governance. The decision has been made in a high-level meeting held at the Civil Secretariat in Lahore presided over
NDMA Issues Alert for Heatwaves, Storms and GLOF Threats in June
ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), through its National Emergencies Operation Center (NEOC), has issued a nationwide weather outlook for June 1–7, warning of a combination of intense heat, thunderstorms, flash floods, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), landslides and wildfire risks across different parts of the country. The advisory
Travel Alert: M5 Motorway Section Closed, Alternative Routes Advised
ISLAMABAD: Heavy traffic on a section of the M5 motorway was suspended after high-tension transmission lines fell onto the roadway due to strong winds, disrupting Rohri and Rahim Yar Khan. According to sources with the Motorway Police, traffic is being stopped between Rohri and Rahim Yar Khan on account of
APCA Demand 200% Salary Hike for Govt Employees Ahead of Budget
ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Clerks Association (APCA) has demanded a substantial increase in salaries and allowances for government employees ahead of the federal budget for fiscal year 2026–27. As per the association, a six-point charter of demands has been prepared which requires a 200 percent hike in basic salary and
Transgenders assaults Indian Army Lt Gen Rajeev Kumar Sahni in Thailand
BANGKOK: Reports circulating on social media and select news portals claim that Indian Army Lieutenant General Rajeev Kumar Sahni was allegedly assaulted in Thailand by a group of transgender individuals following a dispute over payment for “companionship services”. According to the reports, the incident took place in Thailand, though the
What is set to get cheaper? Key details of budget 2026-27 emerge
ISLAMABAD: Important details regarding the upcoming federal budget 2026-27 negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have come to light, pointing toward a likely reduction in import, regulatory, and customs duties on various items. According to sources, the government is looking to decrease regulatory duty and additional customs
ECP grants Bilawal and Aseefa Bhutto permission to campaign for GB elections
Gilgit: The Election Commission has issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the leadership of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), including Bilawal and Aseefa Bhutto, to conduct an election tour in Gilgit-Baltistan. According to the notification, Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Asifa Bhutto have been granted permission to participate
Good news for buyers? Mobile prices may ease in new fiscal budget
ISLAMABAD: Mobile phone prices in Pakistan could see a reduction in the upcoming federal budget if proposed changes to import taxes are approved, according to reports ahead of the fiscal plan for 2026–27. The federal budget, which is anticipated to be presented on June 5 after negotiations between the government
