Nationwide crackdown begins as deadline expires for undocumented Afghan nationals
ISLAMABAD: Authorities have launched a nationwide crackdown against Afghan nationals residing in the country without valid visas after the expiry of the government-set deadline for regularizing their stay. According to police officials, 158 Afghan nationals were taken into custody in Rawalpindi between July 4 and July 25 and shifted to
Pakistani airline to resume flights after licence restoration
ISLAMABAD: Private Pakistani carrier Air Indus is set to resume flight operations after the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) restored its operating licence, paving the way for the airline’s return to the country’s aviation sector. Following the restoration of its licence, the airline has decided to restart its services in
Important update for Pakistanis seeking to travel to Italy
ISLAMABAD: The Italian Embassy in Islamabad has issued updated guidelines for Pakistani nationals applying for Schengen, work, family reunion and study visas, aiming to make the visa application process more transparent while discouraging fraudulent practices by unauthorised agents. According to the embassy, applications for Schengen, work and family reunion visas
NADRA introduces free service for citizens
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a free iris scan service at all its registration centres nationwide to enhance the security of citizens’ identity information and strengthen Pakistan’s biometric verification system. In a public awareness message, NADRA said the service is available free of charge to
Pakistan categorically rejects Indian defence minister’s irresponsible remarks, says Khawaja Asif
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif rejected remarks made by his Indian counterpart on Jammu and Kashmir, saying New Delhi’s coercive rhetoric could not change the internationally recognised status of the disputed territory. In a post on X, Khawaja Asif said India is attempting to rewrite internationally recognised legal realities through
PDMA issues alert of glacial lake outburst floods in Upper districts
PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Sunday issued an alert for the upper districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, warning of a possible Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) due to rising temperatures and intermittent rainfall accelerating glacier melt. According to the PDMA, the prevailing weather conditions could increase the volume
Mushahid Hussain Terms DW Nuclear Documentary ‘Far from Reality’
ISLAMABAD: Reacting to DW’s documentary on Pakistan’s nuclear programme, senior politician, author, and intellectual Mushahid Hussain Syed on Sunday termed the documentary “far from reality,” saying it was based on false and misleading claims. Germany’s state-funded international broadcasting network Deutsche Welle (DW) has released an English-language documentary video titled “Pakistan
Pakistan Bowl Out West Indies for 311
TRINIDAD: Pakistan staged a strong comeback on the second day of the first Test against the West Indies, dismissing the hosts for 311 after a disciplined bowling performance at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. Resuming the day in a commanding position, the West Indies looked set for a much bigger
BLA Abducts Two Civilians, Demands Rs25 Million Ransom
QUETTA: Armed men from the banned BLA abducted two employees of a courier and logistics company in Mastung’s Khad Kucha area and demanded Rs25 million in ransom, which shows the group’s involvement in both terror and criminal activities in the country. According to sources, the incident reportedly took place on
Former PAEC Chairman Pervez Butt Passes Away at 84
ISLAMABAD: Former Chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), Mr. Parvez Butt, NI, HI, SI, passed away on Sunday at the age of 84. Mr. Parvez Butt was one of the founding members of Pakistan’s Strategic and Nuclear Programme as well as a distinguished mechanical engineer, scientist and administrator.
