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Passports
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New passport to include mother’s name, security features, Confirms Immigration department

ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has issued a clarification regarding recent reports about changes in Pakistani passports, confirming that the new passports will now include the mother’s name along with the father’s. According to the Immigration department, the redesigned passports will feature enhanced modern security features and […]

FAFEN
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No show by PM, 82 MNAs in 19th NA session: FAFEN

ISLAMABAD: A new report by the Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has revealed that one-fourth of the National Assembly members—82 MNAs—did not attend a single sitting of the Assembly’s 19th session, held from September 1 to 5, 2025. The five-day session, consisting of three sittings, was marred by low […]

Gaza
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Pakistan condemns Israel for violating Gaza peace agreement

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent attacks by Israeli occupying forces in Gaza, which have resulted in the loss of numerous civilian lives, calling upon the international community to take immediate and effective measures to halt the aggression. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the […]

MDCAT
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Universities to face action over MDCAT irregularities or paper leaks

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination Syed Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday urged provincial authorities and universities to ensure a free, fair and transparent Medical and Dental College Admission Test (MDCAT) scheduled for October 26, 2025. Addressing a press conference at the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council […]

mobile police
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Punjab launches mobile police stations, licensing units

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated the province’s first Mobile Police Station and Licensing Unit project, designed to provide policing and licensing services directly to citizens’ doorsteps. The mobile units will facilitate citizens with FIR registration, learner and regular driving licences, renewals, international licences, and services […]

Saad Rizvi
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Gold, cash, 91 bank accounts seized from Saad Rizvi: Azma Bukhari

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari revealed on Tuesday that gold, silver, luxury watches, and multiple bank accounts have been recovered from Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Rizvi’s residence as part of an ongoing crackdown against the group. Addressing a press conference in Lahore, the minister said 1.92 kilograms of […]