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NADRA Launches Nishan Pakistan to Strengthen Secure Identity Verification
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has unveiled Nishan Pakistan (NP), a unified digital platform designed to modernize and standardize identity verification services across Pakistan. The platform aims to streamline verification for government entities and regulated private organizations, enhancing…
Lahore Introduces Safety Rods for Motorcycles Ahead of Basant Festival
Lahore is gearing up for a three-day Basant festival next month, with authorities introducing strict safety measures aimed at protecting citizens during the city’s iconic…
National Assembly Standing Committee Approves Export, Tariff Reforms
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce on Monday approved two important pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s trade and tariff framework. The meeting,…
Pakistan’s Official Holiday Schedule for 2026 Announced
The Federal Government has announced the official and optional public holidays for 2026, covering national, religious, and minority celebrations across Pakistan. The full schedule, issued…
FIA Busts Visa Fraud Ring Following Intelligence Tip from US Embassy
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has successfully dismantled a major visa fraud and migrant smuggling network. This operation, executed by the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle, marks…
DRAP Introduces Digital Licensing System to Strengthen Healthcare Regulation
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan, known as DRAP, is moving faster than ever. The regulator says licensing approvals that once took years are now…
Pakistan Sees Sharp Rise in Solar Panel Rates in Early 2026
Solar panel prices in Pakistan have jumped sharply in the early months of the year, pushing clean energy systems further out of reach for many…
Supreme Court Clarifies Pension Eligibility Law in Landmark Verdict
The Supreme Court of Pakistan has delivered a landmark ruling clarifying that pension is a constitutional and legal right of government employees and cannot be…
Pak Identity App Down as NADRA Conducts Nationwide Maintenance
NADRA has announced a temporary suspension of its digital and counter-based services today, January 15, 2026, affecting Pak Identity App users and overseas Pakistanis. The…
KP Govt to Procure B7-Armored Vehicles for PHC Judges
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has initiated the procurement of two B7-level armored vehicles for judges of the Peshawar High Court (PHC), with each vehicle expected…
Karachi to Upgrade 26 Roads Under Rs. 5.54 Billion Development Plan
Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has approved a Rs. 5.54 billion development project to rehabilitate 26 internal roads spanning 68 kilometers, aiming to improve traffic flow…
Customs Seizes Smuggled Gold & Cash Worth PKR 50M at Karachi Airport
Pakistan Customs officials successfully foiled two major smuggling attempts today at Jinnah International Airport (JIAP), Karachi. Operating at the international departures terminal, the agency seized…
SBP Kicks-off Implementation of ‘WE’ Finance Code to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has officially started implementing the Women Entrepreneurship Finance (WE-Finance) Code, a strategic initiative designed to increase financial access for…