8 d. ago Govt opens hajj 2026 registration, sets july 9 as final deadline

ISLAMABAD – The government has officially launched the mandatory registration process for Hajj 2026, setting July 9 as the final deadline for all intending pilgrims from Pakistan. According to the Ministry of Religious Affairs, applicants can register either through the dedicated online portal or by visiting any of the 15 designated banks nationwide. This step […]

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8 d. ago Indian opposition slams Modi for concealing losses in May 7 air battle

ISLAMABAD: India’s opposition parties have launched a fierce attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, accusing it of hiding critical information about the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) losses during the May 7 air clash with Pakistan. Opposition leaders allege that the government is compromising national security by concealing facts and bowing to external pressures, including […]

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1 week ago Govt to launch AI education at primary level, expand digital access across Islamabad

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has decided to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) education at the primary level, aiming to equip young students with digital skills from an early age. Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima, shared the development during a Senate IT Committee meeting chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan. She stated that children […]

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1 week ago PM Shehbaz launches plan to turn Islamabad into Pakistan’s first smart city

Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, announced that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to transform Islamabad into a model smart city using the latest digital technologies. The move aims to improve education, healthcare, and connectivity through an integrated national strategy. Speaking on Monday, the minister shared that the Ministry of […]

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1 week ago ‘Apna Meter, Apni Reading’ Power Smart app: download links, usage

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has launched the “Power Smart” app enabling electricity consumers to sent their meter reading themselves

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1 week ago PM Shehbaz abolishes PTV fee in power bills to ease burden on consumers

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced the elimination of the Pakistan Television (PTV) license fee from electricity bills across the country, offering relief to millions of consumers. The announcement came during the official launch of the “Apna Meter, Apni Reading” mobile application in Islamabad. The app aims to involve citizens directly in […]

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1 week ago Pakistan launches nationwide rollout of One Health Units under Pandemic Fund

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan officially launched implementation of its Pandemic Fund initiative in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), Food

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1 week ago Pakistan begins Hajj 2026 registration process, no fee required

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs officially launched the mandatory registration process for Hajj 2026 on Friday. The registration period will continue until July 9, with no fee required for registration at this stage. The ministry emphasized that all intending pilgrims must complete the registration process to be eligible for Hajj in 2026. It also […]

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1 week ago Government forms committee to appoint leadership for Pakistan digital authority

ISLAMABAD — The federal government has taken a significant step to launch the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) by forming a Search and Selection Committee. This committee will appoint the chairperson and two members who will lead the authority. Chaired by Minister for IT and Telecom Shaza Fatima, the committee is tasked with shortlisting qualified candidates […]

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3 w. ago Online Taxi Verification App launched in Islamabad; how to use it

ISLAMABAD – Islamabad Police have launched an innovative solution for the citizens of the federal capital — an online Taxi

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3 w. ago IWMI launches digital tools to improve water and climate planning

ISLAMABAD – Three new digital platforms have been launched to help Pakistan better manage its water, food, and energy resources,

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3 w. ago Careem exits Pakistan after nearly a decade of online taxi services — here’s why?

KARACHI – Online taxi giant Careem pulls out of Pakistan after 9 years of ride-hailing operations, with the service officially

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3 w. ago PM Shehbaz highlights blue economy as key to Pakistan’s growth

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stressed the vital role of the blue economy in Pakistan’s development, calling it a major force for national and regional economic progress. While speaking at the soft launch of the second International Maritime Expo and Conference in Islamabad, the prime minister stated that Pakistan must fully explore its […]

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3 w. ago German Embassy launches online portal for work visa applications in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – The German Embassy Islamabad has launched the Consular Services Portal for all types of employment visas. The embassy

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3 w. ago New procedure for BISP quarterly installment June 2025 payment unveiled

ISLAMABAD – The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has launched a retail-based payment model to disburse quarterly installments to the

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