Punjab launches online registration app for birth, death, marriage and divorce records
LAHORE (News Desk) The Punjab Local Government Department, in collaboration with NADRA, has officially launched a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) application to digitise civil registrations across the province. Provincial Minister for Local Government Zeeshan Rafiq launched the E-Registration App, declaring that people
PIA Explores Expanded Ties with Canada in Aviation Sector
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) hosted High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Tarik Ali Khan, at its Islamabad offices, discussing mutual interests and potential partnerships. PIA CEO AVM Amir Hayat briefed the High Commissioner on the airline’s expansion plans into the
Pakistan, Turkiye Vow to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Ashgabat: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, today, on the sidelines of the International Forum dedicated to the International Year of Peace and Trust in Ashgabat. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President
Afghan Soil Again Breeding Terror Threat, Warns Pakistan PM Shehbaz
ISLAMABAD (Agencies) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has warned that a “new wave of terrorism is emerging from Afghan soil”, urging the international community to press the Afghan authorities to fulfil their responsibilities in combating militancy. Addressing a forum held to mark the 30th
Filipino Expatriates in Karachi Celebrate Paskuhan 2025, Embracing Culture and Community
KARACHI: The Philippine community in Karachi came together to celebrate Paskuhan sa Karachi 2025, a vibrant Christmas gathering hosted at A Zee Organic Farm, owned by long-time friend and supporter of Filipinos and the Honorary Consulate General, Mr. Sharif Tabani. Ambassador Emmanuel R.
Pakistan, EU Pledge Tighter Cooperation to Combat Illegal Migration, Human Trafficking
BRUSSELS: (Agencies): Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi held an important meeting with European Union Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, in Brussels, where both sides discussed measures to curb illegal migration, combat human trafficking, and enhance bilateral
Former ISI Chief Faiz Hameed Sentenced to 14 Years for Violating Army Act
ISLAMABAD (Agencies) Former director general of Inter Services Intelligence, Lt Gen (r) Faiz Hameed has been sentenced to 14 years rigorous imprisonment for violating Secret Act. Pakistan Army’s media wing ISPR has stated that proceedings under the Pakistan Army Act have been initiated
Saudi Arabia beheads one Pakistani, two Afghans for drug smuggling
MECCA : One Pakistani and two Afghan nationals have been sentenced to death for drug smuggling in Mecca. According to the Saudi Ministry of Interior, the two Afghans were arrested for smuggling methamphetamine into the kingdom, while the Pakistani national was caught smuggling
Govt orders crackdown on fake visa networks, plans major immigration reforms
ISLAMABAD (Agencies) The federal government on Friday ordered a strong crackdown on mafias involved in the business of fake visas. A special meeting chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain decided to tighten action against travellers
Pakistan to keep Afghan border closed without terror assurances: FO
ISLAMABAD (Agencies) Pakistan has once again reiterated its clear stance that the border will remain closed until the Afghan government provides firm assurances to prevent terrorist infiltration into Pakistan. During the weekly press briefing, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi said the issue
