Hajj 2027: Second Installment Payment to Begin Soon
ISLAMABAD: Hajj 2027 pilgrims under the government scheme can pay the second installment of their Hajj dues from October 5, the Ministry of Religious Affairs has announced. According to the ministry spokesperson, the payment will remain open until October 20 and can be made through the Pak Hajj app or
Land Record Services Go Digital in KP
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched an e-Fard portal to make land records more accessible to citizens and reduce the need for repeated visits to revenue offices. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi formally inaugurated the digital land record service, saying the government’s priority was to provide transparent and efficient public
NADRA Explains How to Get a Digital ID Card
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has explained the procedure for obtaining a digital identity card through its Pak ID mobile application. According to a statement issued by NADRA, citizens can access the digital ID by logging into their account on the Pak ID app and selecting the
Chaman’s Bogra Chowk Hit by Major Fire, FC and Fire Brigade Join Operation
CHAMAN: A major fire broke out at a large timber warehouse in the busy Bogra Chowk area of Chaman late at night, prompting a joint firefighting operation by security forces and the civil administration. According to initial reports, the fire erupted at around 8:30 p.m. and quickly engulfed the wooden
Govt Announces Increase in Petrol and Diesel Prices
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has once again increased the prices of petroleum products, with petrol and diesel becoming more expensive under a new notification issued by the Petroleum Division. According to the notification, the price of petrol has been increased by Rs2.10 per litre, taking the new rate to Rs392.76
New Kia Stonic Now Available for Just Rs. 66,469 Per Month
ISLAMABAD: Kia has rolled out a new financing option for the Stonic in Pakistan, allowing eligible buyers to purchase the crossover through an Islamic financing plan with monthly installments starting at Rs. 66,469. The offer has been introduced in collaboration with HBL Islamic CarFinance and provides a financing period of
Govt Introduces New Rules for Permanent Posts Vacant for Over a Year
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to eliminate 60% of permanent government positions that have remained vacant for a year or more, as part of a move to revise the existing vacancy structure. According to a notification issued by the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), the affected positions will be
‘Cross Swabi If You Can’: Kundi Challenges PTI Over March
ABBOTTABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has strongly criticised the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), accusing the party of contributing to unrest in the province and challenging its leadership to proceed with its planned long march. Speaking in Abbottabad, Kundi said, “I challenge PTI to hold its long march and cross
Rs750 Prize Bond Draw: Date and Winning Prizes Announced
ISLAMABAD: The next draw for Pakistan’s Rs750 prize bond has been scheduled for October 15, 2026, with the event set to take place in Rawalpindi. The upcoming event will be Draw No. 108, and prize bond holders across the country are expected to check the winning numbers once the official
KP Govt Announces New Postings for 30 Female Education Officers
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Elementary and Secondary Education Department has ordered the posting, transfer and adjustment of 30 female education officers following their promotion from BS-18 to BS-19. The notification, issued on October 1, 2026, stated that the decisions were made on the recommendations of Provincial Selection Board-I, which
