11,600 Pakistanis Confirm Private Hajj Bookings — Here’s How Many Seats Remain
ISLAMABAD: Bookings under Pakistan’s Private Hajj Scheme are gaining momentum, with around 11,600 pilgrims having confirmed their reservations so far, according to the Ministry of Religious Affairs. The ministry said approximately 60,000 seats remain available under the private scheme. Registered Hajj organizers have listed various packages on the Pakistan Hajj
Federal Bureaucracy Sees Major Reshuffle as Several Officers Transferred
ISLAMABAD: The federal bureaucracy has undergone a series of appointments and transfers, with several senior officers being reassigned to different departments. According to official notifications issued by the Establishment Division, Captain (retd) Saif Anjum, a Grade-22 officer of the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS) and Secretary of the Industries and Production
Bank Employees Declared Ineligible for PM’s Apna Ghar Housing Scheme
KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has declared employees of banking institutions ineligible for housing finance under the Prime Minister’s Apna Ghar Programme, barring them from accessing subsidized loans under the scheme. According to the details, the central bank has issued instructions to clarify the eligibility of employees of
FBR Approves Instalment Facility for Sales Tax on Imported Mobile Phones
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has approved a new facility allowing people who bring mobile phones into Pakistan from abroad for personal use to pay the applicable sales tax in instalments. According to the details, the decision is aimed at providing greater financial flexibility to citizens who import
Pakistan Refuses to Play Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in India
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has declined to participate in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy in India, citing the prevailing security situation. The President of Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), Mohi-ud-Din Wani, stated that Pakistan has approached Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) asking it to host matches at a neutral place. Wani said that the
MDCAT 2026 Exam on September 20—Here’s What Students Need to Know
ISLAMABAD: The Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) 2026 will be held across Pakistan on September 20, with 138,160 candidates registered to appear in the examination. Federal Health Minister Mustafa Kamal said the MDCAT will be conducted at 34 examination centres across the country, while an additional centre has
Nawaz Sharif Nominates Dr Muhammad Najib Naqi as PML-N Candidate for AJK Presidency
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif has nominated Dr Muhammad Najib Naqi as the party’s candidate for the presidency of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK). According to ARY News, Dr Muhammad Najib Naqi will contest the election for the AJK president on behalf of the PML-N. He thanked
Jos Buttler Breaks Rohit Sharma’s T20I Record in Stunning Knock
SOUTHAMPTON: England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has surpassed former India captain Rohit Sharma on the list of highest run-scorers in T20 internationals. Buttler achieved the milestone during England’s first T20I against Sri Lanka in Southampton, where he played an impressive innings of 80 runs off 44 balls, including eight fours and
KP Schools to Remain Closed 2 Days a Week? Education Department Issues Clarification
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Elementary and Secondary Education Department has clarified the truth behind a notification circulating on social media claiming that educational institutions across the province would remain closed on Fridays and Saturdays. The department declared the notification fake, saying the document had caused confusion and concern among
How Pensioners Without Phones Can Get Their Free Proof of Life Certificate
KARACHI: The government has simplified the process for elderly pensioners to obtain their Proof of Life certificates. Previously, pensioners were required to visit a bank every six months to verify their survival, but under the updated system, they no longer need to visit banks. However, a common concern has been
