Garam Chashma road construction delays spark protest in lower Chitral
A drivers union and local residents held a protest rally in Garam Chashma, Lower Chitral, against delays in the construction and blacktopping of the Garam Chashma Road, demanding that work on the project be resumed immediately. The protest was organised by the Anjuman Drivers Union Garam Chashma along with local
BISP issues instructions for eligible women to obtain free SIMs
The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has issued important instructions for eligible women seeking to obtain free SIM cards under the programme. BISP Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid has also issued an awareness message to guide beneficiaries about the process, according to the programme’s spokesperson. Eligible women have been advised to
Khalil Shaheed Post Attack Foiled, 4 Fitna-al-Hindustan Militants Killed
Security forces launched a follow-up operation after a multi-directional attack on the Khalil Shaheed Post during the night of Sept 25-26, according to security sources. The sources said a group affiliated with Fitna-al-Hindustan (FAH), led by commander Asad Bolani and accompanied by another commander identified as Rafique, carried out a
Pakistan Army repels Afghan Taliban firing in Kurram Sector
Afghan Taliban positions allegedly opened unprovoked fire on Pakistani civilian areas and military posts in the Kurram sector after violating the border, security sources said. According to the sources, Taliban positions in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar and Paktia provinces attempted to target civilian settlements and military posts on the Pakistani side. Pakistani
KP CM Sohail Afridi may be replaced, says Barrister Aqeel Malik
Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik has said that several constitutional options are available against Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, including the possibility of imposing emergency rule. Speaking in a television programme, Malik said Afridi’s position as chief minister appeared uncertain and that another person
All Motorways to reopen for traffic at 6am, Spokesperson says
All closed motorways across the country will be reopened for traffic at 6am today, a spokesperson for the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) said. The spokesperson said traffic would be restored on all major routes, including the M-1 Peshawar-Islamabad Motorway, M-14 Islamabad-Dera Ismail Khan Motorway and E-35 Hazara Motorway.
Major update for visit visa holders seeking jobs abroad
A clarification has emerged regarding the practice of travelling abroad on a visit or tourist visa to look for employment and subsequently converting the visa into a work permit. According to immigration and legal experts, it is a common misconception among people seeking employment abroad that a visit or tourist
Women Without Birth Certificates? NADRA Has a Solution
ISLAMBAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Saturday introduced a special facility for women who have been unable to obtain identity cards due to the absence of birth certificates. Under the new procedure, married women aged 18 and above can apply for an identity card using a computerised Nikahnama.
PakID App Gets Major Updates — What’s New for Users
ISLAMABAD: To make digital identity services easier for citizens, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced new features in version 5.8.0 of its Pak ID mobile App. According to a statement issued by NADRA, citizens can now obtain, securely store and share digital identity cards for their spouses
What Happened to Billions in KP Hydel Fund? Audit Reveals All
PESHAWAR: An audit report has found financial irregularities worth Rs18.78 billion in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s Hydel Development Fund. It also pointed out an alleged loss of more than Rs5.79 billion to the provincial exchequer. The Hydel Development Fund was set up to support hydropower projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It
