Category: Pakistan
Pakistan Passport Holders Gain Visa-Free Entry to these Eight Countries
In a significant update for holders of Pakistani passports, a recent report from the Passport Index has identified eight countries where Pakistanis can travel without the need for a visa. While individuals holding Pakistani passports typically require a visa for 151 countries, they can obtain visas upon arrival in 36 nations, and certain countries offer…
IHC directs authorities to conduct an identification parade for 34 Baloch students
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued an order on Wednesday for the conduct of an identification parade for 34 Baloch students who were arrested following a Baloch protest rally in the federal capital. During the hearing of the case related to the arrest of Baloch students, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) operations of Islamabad…
Balloting for Hajj 2024 scheduled to take place today
Religious Minister Aneeq Ahmed announced in Karachi on Wednesday that the Hajj balloting is scheduled to take place on December 28 (Thursday) at 6 pm. The Minister of Religious Affairs revealed that more than 66,000 applications were received under the regular Hajj scheme. He emphasized that overseas Pakistanis participating in the sponsorship Hajj scheme would…
Excise authorities take action by suspending yet another senior officer in ongoing ADR scandal
Another senior officer, Manzar Khalid of the Motor Registration Authority (MRA), has been suspended by Excise and Taxation authorities in connection to the alleged ADR (Add Representative) scandal at the Excise Office in Lahore. The ADR system, implemented by the Excise and Taxation Department of Punjab, facilitates citizens who are deceased or residing abroad, as…
Nation Reflects on Legacy of Visionary Leader Benazir Bhutto, on Anniversary
Sixteen years have passed since the incident that occurred on December 27, 2007, which stole another great leader from Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto, the only woman who served as prime minister of Pakistan and she had the honour of the first woman prime minister in the Islamic world. Benazir’s personality and her smartness in politics were…
Karachi’s Various Areas to Experience Gas Suspension Today
The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) announced on Wednesday that gas supply will be impacted in various areas of Karachi due to a damaged gas pipeline in Bath Island and Clifton. According to the gas supply company’s X account, a 16-inch diameter gas pipeline in Bath Island, Clifton suffered damage, leading to a reduction or…
Anticipated Petrol Price in Pakistan Effective January 1, 2024
The petrol price is anticipated to decrease at the beginning of January 2024, influenced by the shift in international oil prices observed since the last bi-weekly assessment. Informed sources suggest that the price of petrol is expected to decrease by approximately Rs1.72 per litre for the first half of the upcoming month, marking the third…
PTCL Announces Tariff Increase for Landline and Broadband Services
In a recent update, the Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has formally announced a tariff increase for both its landline and broadband services, scheduled to become effective from January 1, 2024. PTCL customers nationwide received notifications about the impending hike through messages circulated on Friday, outlining a modification in the monthly rates exceeding 10%. Insiders…
Fans Fondly Remember Munir Niazi on His 17th Death Anniversary
Fans Fondly Remember Renowned Poet Munir Niazi on His 17th Death Anniversary.As fans observe the 17th death anniversary of the celebrated poet Munir Niazi, his profound impact on literature and poetry continues to linger in their memories. Born in Hoshiarpur on April 19, 1928, Niazi later relocated to Lahore after the partition and began his…
COAS Asim Munir Participates in Christmas Celebrations with Christian Community
Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir Joins Christmas Celebrations at Christ Church, Rawalpindi Inter-Services Public Relations reported that Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir participated in Christmas celebrations with the Christian community at Christ Church in Rawalpindi on Monday. The statement from the army’s media wing mentioned that the congregation warmly…