NADRA introduces doorstep service for elderly, persons with disabilities
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a home-based service to facilitate elderly citizens and persons with disabilities who are unable to visit its registration centres. In a statement, NADRA said eligible applicants can book an appointment and have a NADRA biker visit their residence to complete
KP CM condemns Hangu checkpost attack, seeks report from IG
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi on Wednesday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a police checkpost in Hangu district and sought a detailed report on the incident from the Inspector General of Police. In a statement, the chief minister paid tribute to the Deputy Superintendent of Police
Nine police personnel including DSP, martyred in Hangu checkpost attack, eight militants killed
HANGU: At least nine police personnel, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), were martyred and 28 others injured after terrorists launched a coordinated attack on the Khazina Banda police checkpost in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Hangu district, police officials said. According to Kohat Regional Police Officer (RPO) Irfan Tariq, heavily armed
Pakistan welcomes ratification of defence cooperation agreement with Kuwait
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has welcomed Kuwait recent ratification of the bilateral Defence Cooperation Agreement, describing it as a significant milestone in the longstanding defence relationship between the two brotherly Islamic countries. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Foreign Office said the agreement, signed on June 11, 2023, reflects the shared
Planning to Perform Hajj? Pakistan’s New Four-Year Policy Brings Major Changes
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has introduced a new Hajj Policy for 2027–2030 aimed at modernizing pilgrimage management through digital services, long-term planning and greater private sector participation. The policy, which covers the next four years, seeks to improve transparency, reduce costs, enhance service quality and provide pilgrims with a
Govt Announces Minor Petrol Price Cut, Diesel Price Hike
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced a fresh revision in petroleum product prices following recommendations from the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). According to a press release issued by the Petroleum Division, the price of high-speed diesel has been increased by Rs2.24 per litre, raising its new price from
No More Office Visits: National Savings Introduces New Digital App for Customers
ISLAMABAD: The Central Directorate of National Savings has launched a new digital application aimed at providing customers with easier and faster access to financial services without the need to visit offices. The National Savings Digital App has been introduced to help users manage their financial matters conveniently and securely from
Banks Charging Customers for SMS Alerts? Senate Raises Alarm Over Rs200 Billion Issue
ISLAMABAD: Concerns have been raised in the Senate Standing Committee on Finance over charges being collected from bank customers for SMS alerts, with lawmakers questioning the practice of charging users for messages they may not require. During a committee meeting chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, the issue of banking charges,
Important Update for Iranian Rial Buyers in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Iranian Rial has witnessed a significant decline in value, with its exchange rate in Pakistan dropping sharply and drawing attention from currency buyers and traders involved in cross-border trade. According to market analysts, 10 million Iranian Rials are now being exchanged in the Pakistani open market at the
KP Govt Appoints Muhammad Ansarullah as DG Information & Public Relations
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has appointed Muhammad Ansarullah as the new Director General of the Information & Public Relations Department with immediate effect. According to an official notification issued by the Chief Secretary, Muhammad Ansarullah, a BS-19 officer serving as Press Registrar in the Information & Public Relations
