Islamabad: Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Uzbekistan on Thursday signed the Framework Agreement for a joint feasibility study of the Uzbekistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan (UAP) Railway Corridor, marking a significant breakthrough in regional connectivity efforts aimed at linking Central Asia with Pakistani seaports. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, who led Pakistan’s delegation, announced the development […]
Islamabad: The federal government has formally transformed the 110-year-old Frontier Constabulary (FC) into a federal force, effectively retiring the historic title that had long been synonymous with border security and internal order in the country’s northwest. The restructuring — enacted through the Frontier Constabulary Reorganisation Ordinance 2025 — has stirred […]
Quetta: At least three passengers were killed and several injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire on a Quetta-bound passenger bus in Balochistan’s Kalat district on Wednesday, officials said. The incident occurred on the Quetta-Karachi highway, in the Nemargh area, when armed assailants intercepted the bus and opened indiscriminate fire, according […]
The federal cabinet on Wednesday approved a 15 per cent increase in pensions under the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) and granted a five-year tax exemption on life-saving drugs, including those used in the treatment of cancer and cardiac diseases. The decisions were taken in a meeting chaired by Prime […]
Islamabad: The United Kingdom has officially lifted its air safety restrictions on Pakistani airlines, allowing the resumption of direct flights — a significant development welcomed by the national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). In a statement issued on Tuesday, PIA said it is now preparing to resume its UK […]
Rawalpindi: In a concerning development, unidentified individuals have stolen six batteries from a Flood alert System installed on Nullah Lai, near Pirwadhai Bridge, disrupting the system’s connection with the control room. A case regarding the theft has been registered at the Ganjmandi Police Station on the complaint of the Flood […]
Islamabad: The federal government on Tuesday jacked up fuel prices for the third consecutive fortnight, raising petrol by Rs5.36 to Rs272.15 per litre and high-speed diesel by Rs11.37 to Rs284.35 per litre, effective from July 16. Products Existing prices New prices Increase High Speed Diesel (HSD) Rs272.98 Rs284.35 Rs11.37 MS […]
Islamabad: The Islamabad Capital Police has imposed a strict ban on posting photos and videos in uniform on social media platforms, warning personnel of departmental action in case of non-compliance. According to a directive issued by the department, all officers and personnel have been instructed to immediately remove any existing […]
Islamabad: The British High Commission in Islamabad has announced the formal rollout of an e-visa system for Pakistani nationals applying under student and work visa categories, eliminating the need for a physical visa sticker in most cases. In a statement, the commission said that the new e-visa system will enable […]
Islamabad: In a major step towards curbing air pollution and promoting environmental sustainability, the Islamabad Transport Authority (ITA) has officially launched Pakistan’s first-ever Vehicle Emission Testing System (VETS), beginning with on-ground inspections in the capital. According to ITA officials, a vehicle emission testing camp was set up at D-Chowk where […]