Pakistan expands e-passport services for overseas citizens
ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has reviewed plans to expand e-passport facilities for overseas Pakistanis, with a focus on improving access and streamlining the application process. A meeting chaired by Director General Immigration and Passports Muhammad Ali Randhawa reviewed the performance of various departments and progress on
Draw dates announced for Rs1,500, Rs100 prize bonds
ISLAMABAD: The draws for Rs1,500 and Rs100 national prize bonds will be held on August 17, 2026, with the respective results to be announced on the same day. The Rs1,500 prize bond draw will be conducted at the National Savings Centre in Faisalabad, while the Rs100 bond draw will take
Four historic, archaeological sites in KP added to UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List
PESHAWAR: Four major historical and archaeological sites in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Tentative List, giving the province’s cultural heritage greater international recognition. Director General of Archaeology KP Abdul Samad said the sites included the Bhamala Buddhist Complex, Sethi House in Peshawar, Gor Khatri Archaeological Complex
POC card holders eligible to perform Hajj under Pakistani quota
ISLAMABAD: Holders of Pakistan Origin Cards (POCs) will be allowed to perform Hajj under Pakistan’s official quota, according to sources. Saudi Arabia has permitted POC holders to be included in Pakistan’s Hajj quota, with one per cent of the country’s overall allocation reserved for them. Under the arrangement, 1,792 POC
KP Assembly forms first-ever minority parliamentary caucus, JUI’s Askar Parvez appointed chairperson
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has established its first-ever Minority Parliamentary Caucus to provide a formal platform for addressing issues concerning the province’s minority communities. The official notification for the formation of the caucus was issued by the provincial assembly secretary on the directives of Speaker Babar Saleem Swati. Jamiat
Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day celebrations begin across KP with fireworks, patriotic events
PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day was celebrated across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with colorful events, fireworks, national songs and large public gatherings. In Peshawar, Independence Day celebrations were held at Qayyum Sports Complex, where a spectacular fireworks display attracted a large number of people. The city was decorated with national flags, while
Google marks Pakistan’s 79th Independence Day with special flag-themed Doodle
ISLAMABAD: Google has joined Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations by featuring a special Doodle on its homepage to mark the country’s 79th Independence Day on August 14. The themed Doodle pays tribute to Pakistan as the nation celebrates the occasion with flag-hoisting ceremonies, patriotic gatherings, cultural activities and fireworks across the
Water is our red line, Pakistan will respond firmly to any aggression: PM
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has warned that Pakistan will respond firmly to any threat to its water resources, saying every drop of the country’s water was a “red line”. Addressing the inauguration ceremony of Yaadgar-e-Fatah in Islamabad, the prime minister said Pakistan wanted peace and did not seek confrontation,
KP to Launch Rs500m Interest-Free Loan Scheme for Persons with Disabilities
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved a Rs500 million Ehsaas Loan Programme to help persons with disabilities establish businesses and achieve financial independence, a provincial adviser said on Thursday. Speaking at an open forum for persons with disabilities in Swabi, Adviser to the Chief Minister on Social Welfare, Zakat
Big news for Pakistani students as UK announces new scholarship opportunities
ISLAMABAD: Thirty-three Pakistani students are set to travel to the United Kingdom to pursue higher education under the Chevening and Commonwealth Scholarship programmes. A pre-departure ceremony was held at the British High Commission in Islamabad to honour the selected scholars, who will pursue studies across a range of fields, including
