Interior ministry prepares special report on various visa categories
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has prepared a special report on various visa categories, including business, tourist and grant visas, as well as details of visa agreements terminated with different countries. According to the report, 24 countries are included in the tourist visa category, while 15 countries fall under the
Citizens to get free treatment under Prime Minister’s health card
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a major healthcare facility under the Prime Minister’s Health Card for permanent residents of Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Under the programme, eligible citizens can receive free medical treatment at government hospitals as well as selected private hospitals by presenting their national identity
DRAP gives pharma companies final chance to update product records on E-App
ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has given pharmaceutical companies a final opportunity to correct and update their product records on its E-App software. DRAP said the deadline for online verification and updating of product data on the E-App has expired, and the online record verification process for
Two arrest over illegal sale of sensitive data through mini NADRA website
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested two suspects allegedly involved in operating an illegal website called Mini NADRA and selling sensitive and personal data of Pakistani citizens. The suspects, identified as Muhammad Arsalan and Ali Raza, were arrested during a major operation in Lahore. Authorities said approximately
Underweight Naan, Peshawar authorities arrest several naan shop owners
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar district administration has stepped up action against profiteering and underweight naan, conducting inspections of markets along Ring Road. During the inspections, officials checked prices of essential commodities and also weighed naan to ensure compliance with the prescribed weight. The administration arrested several individuals for overcharging and selling
Another sharp increase in flour prices puts public under pressure
The price of flour has increased again in Quetta, adding to the financial difficulties faced by consumers. The price of a 20-kilogram bag of flour has risen by Rs70, from Rs2,850 to Rs2,920, according to market sources. Sources said flour prices have continued to rise in the city, with another
Nursing college incident prompts recommendation to change principal, hostel warden
PESHAWAR: An inquiry report into the September 7 student protest and subsequent police intervention at the Postgraduate College of Nursing in Hayatabad has made several key recommendations regarding the college’s administration, students’ grievances and alleged involvement of certain individuals in the protest. The three-member inquiry committee, constituted by the Khyber
Senior citizens to get free BRT travel under Ehsaas Buzurg Card in KP
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has given in-principle approval for the launch of the Ehsaas Buzurg Card, which will provide free travel on Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) services to senior citizens across the province. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi
Good News for Pakistanis Living in the UAE as New Facility Is Introduced
ABU DHABI: Overseas Pakistanis living in the United Arab Emirates can now access Punjab land and property records without travelling to Pakistan, following the launch of Punjab Land Record Authority (PLRA) services in the UAE. The Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai
PMDC Decision on Afghan Medical Students Sparks Concern at Afghan Embassy
ISLAMABAD: The Afghan Embassy in Islamabad has expressed deep concern over a decision by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) concerning the removal of Afghan medical students currently studying in Pakistan. In a statement, the Afghan Embassy said the decision could disrupt the academic progress and future of Afghan
