What happens if you fail to collect your CNIC from NADRA on time?
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has advised citizens to collect their identity cards promptly once they are ready. According to a post issued by NADRA, citizens should collect their CNICs as soon as possible after the stipulated processing period has ended. Under NADRA policy, an uncollected CNIC
Govt announces major Hajj 2027 facilitation for Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Sardar Muhammad Yousaf on Tuesday inaugurated an online payment system for pilgrims seeking to perform Hajj in 2027, allowing them to pay their Hajj expenses from home. Speaking at the launch, the minister said applicants from across Pakistan could now submit their Hajj payments
Earthquake jolts parts of northern Pakistan
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of northern Pakistan, with tremors felt in Swat, Peshawar and Mingora, and surrounding areas according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Earthquake tremors were felt in Mingora city and surrounding areas on Wednesday, triggering panic among residents. According to the seismic monitoring centre, the earthquake
NDMA issues landslide alert for hilly areas of KP
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued a landslide alert for vulnerable mountainous areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, warning of an increased risk of landslides from August 19 to 22, 2026. According to the NDMA’s National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC), Malakand, Lower Dir, Upper Dir, Shangla, Swat, Battagram, Allai, Upper
Big Blow for Consumers as Petrol and Diesel Prices Increase
ISLAMABAD: The government has increased the prices of petrol and diesel, with the new rates taking effect from August 19. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of petrol has been increased by Rs3.34 per litre, while diesel has become Rs5.27 per litre more expensive. Following
Pishin Operation: Drug Factory Demolished, Ephedrine Worth Rs 260m Destroyed
PISHIN: Frontier Corps (FC) North, police and district administration have conducted a major operation in Pishin, demolishing a suspected drug manufacturing facility and destroying a large quantity of ephedrine worth more than Rs 268.8 million, officials said. The operation was carried out following a tip-off in Station Colony, Yaro, where
No Hepatitis C Test, No Salary? Federal Minister Issues Major Warning
ISLAMABAD: Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has warned that the salaries of employees who fail to undergo mandatory hepatitis C screening could be withheld as the government moves to expand testing across the country. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Kamal said hepatitis C testing would be made mandatory
Shangla Road Accident Leaves One Dead, Three Seriously Injured
SHANGLA: One person was killed and three others were seriously injured in a tractor accident near Banar Khwargi in Alpuri Tehsil of Shangla, officials said. Rescue 1122 Shangla received information about the incident and promptly dispatched a medical team along with an ambulance to the site. Rescue personnel provided first
Good News for PESCO Employees—Major Update Announced
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) has formally initiated the promotion process for eligible Commercial Assistants serving in BPS-15, paving the way for their promotion to BPS-16 positions. According to a notification issued by PESCO, eligible employees working as Commercial Assistants in BPS-15 will be considered for promotion to
Tarar: Govt to File Review Petition Against SC Order on Imran Khan’s Treatment
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced that it will file a review petition before the Supreme Court against its recent order concerning the medical treatment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. Speaking about Khan’s case and the court proceedings, Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar said
