The Pakistani government has announced that it will begin the formal process of repatriating more than 1.3 million Afghan refugees holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards starting September 1, 2025. This move marks a significant step in the government’s ongoing Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan (IFRP). The decision follows the expiration of PoR cards on June…
Authorities urge vigilance as rains intensify across northern Pakistan and Indian upstream regions Punjab, Pakistan – August 6:Authorities in Pakistan are on high alert as rising water levels in major rivers across Punjab raise the specter of flooding, following a surge in monsoon activity across the region and heavy rainfall in India’s northern states. The…
KARACHI – The Sindh government has extended the deadline for switching to the new Ajrak-themed number plates for motorcycles, giving vehicle owners until October 31 to comply. The move comes in response to growing frustration among the public and mounting pressure on the Excise and Taxation Department over delays and enforcement chaos. The original cut-off…
Lahore — In a rare and moving show of corporate empathy, Al-Ghazi Tractors Limited has partnered with ChildLife Foundation to deliver more than just medical aid to children at Mayo Hospital. This time, it was joy—wrapped in the form of toys. Bringing smiles to a place where pain often dominates the atmosphere, employees from across…
In a move aimed at balancing healthcare delivery with academic duties, Punjab’s Department of Specialized Health Care and Medical Education has issued a fresh policy curbing summer vacations for faculty in medical institutions. Effective from August 1, 2025, the policy introduces a tightly regulated leave structure for teaching staff in all government medical colleges and…
The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has officially rolled out the complete schedule for the Central Superior Services (CSS) 2026 examination cycle—giving aspiring civil servants ample time to prepare for Pakistan’s most competitive bureaucratic entry exam. Two-Stage Process Kicks Off in August This year’s CSS process will, as usual, be split into two key stages:…
In a bid to address a long-standing shortage of medical professionals, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government is launching a recruitment campaign for medical officers in four underserved districts: Mardan, Upper Dir, Batkhela, and Haripur. The move comes as part of a broader push to bolster healthcare delivery at the district level, particularly in hospitals that have…
Digital payment systems to replace cash across key civic services ISLAMABAD — In a major stride toward digital governance, Islamabad is gearing up for a transition that could redefine how residents interact with civic services: going cashless. The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has laid out a phased plan to digitize payments for several public services,…
ISLAMABAD — Saudi Arabia is eyeing a significant footprint in Islamabad’s upscale hospitality market, with plans underway to develop luxury hotels in Pakistan’s capital as part of broader efforts to deepen economic and cultural ties between the two nations. In a high-level meeting held in Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, who serves as both the Chairman…
OGDCL hits new oil reserves in Tando Allah Yar, further boosting Pakistan’s domestic energy outlook. Tando Allah Yar, Sindh — August 4, 2025 Pakistan’s state-owned Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has struck oil once again—this time at the Chakar-1 well in Sindh’s Tando Allah Yar district—marking another milestone in the country’s quest for…
