Heavy rain lashes Islamabad and Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD: Heavy rain lashed the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Wednesday inundating low-lying areas, flooding main roads. The downpour began early in the morning and continued for several hours. Residents of low-lying areas remained busy draining water from their houses. According to the Meteorological Department, Rawalpindi received 103mm
KP makes rainwater harvesting mandatory in government buildings
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to make rainwater harvesting systems mandatory in government buildings to prevent rainwater from going to waste and make it available for reuse. According to official documents, all government departments have been directed to ensure the installation of systems for collecting and utilising rainwater
NADRA introduces special facility for minority communities
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a special registration campaign to facilitate members of minority communities across Pakistan. The campaign, being held from August 10 to 13 in connection with National Minorities Day, includes dedicated teams travelling with mobile registration vans to areas with significant minority populations.
Women can now check traffic e-challans online from home
Women drivers can now check their traffic e-challans from the comfort of their homes through the Women Safety App developed by the Punjab Safe Cities Authority. The app allows female motorists to check their e-challan records, view details of traffic violations and download copies of issued challans directly to their
Honda pridor 100 new price announced
The Honda Pridor continues to be one of the preferred motorcycles in Pakistan’s 100cc segment, with its engine performance, fuel efficiency and suitability for daily commuting making it a popular choice among consumers. According to market sources, the Honda Pridor can deliver a fuel average of around 45 to 55
US opens nursing job opportunities for Pakistani professionals
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani nurses and other healthcare professionals could gain greater access to employment, education and professional training opportunities in the United States under a proposed cooperation agreement between organizations in the two countries. The American Pakistan Education Foundation and the Pakistan Education Foundation are expected to sign a memorandum of
Emirates announces new job opportunities for aspiring applicants
The Emirates Group has launched a major recruitment drive, offering more than 100 job opportunities across its aviation and corporate businesses, according to Arab media reports. The vacancies are available in a range of fields, including information technology, engineering and maintenance, airport operations, logistics, human resources and customer service. Interested
Passport validity requirement announced for Hajj 2027
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has made a passport valid until November 16, 2027, mandatory for Pakistanis applying for Hajj 2027. According to a statement issued by the ministry, the collection of applications for Hajj 2027 under both the government and private schemes will begin on August 17, and
KP Police receives modern APCs, vehicles to strengthen operational capacity
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police has taken another major step towards strengthening its operational capacity and counterterrorism preparedness, with advanced armoured personnel carriers (APCs), bulletproof vehicles, pickup trucks, forklifts and motorcycles handed over to various districts and police units. Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zulfiqar Hameed formally handed over
370 KP schools submit lists of basic facility needs to education dept
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Elementary and Secondary Education Department has directed all district education officers to submit details of schools facing shortages of basic facilities and those operating in double shifts through the department’s online system within the stipulated deadline. According to the Education Department, only 370 schools have so
