Pakistan extends passport office hours to midnight
- 22-Aug-2026
Pakistan has extended the operating hours of eight regional passport offices to make it easier for citizens to access passport services. Under directives from Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the offices will operate in two shifts from 08:00 AM to 12:00 AM. The extended hours will apply to passport offices in Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Multan, Bahawalpur, Peshawar, […]
Punjab government offers free education options
- 21-Aug-2026
The Education Minister of Punjab, Pakistan, Rana Sikandar Hayat, has announced four options for parents seeking free education for their children across the province. According to an announcement, parents can choose from government schools, public-private partnership schools, Nawaz Sharif Schools of Excellence, and Daanish Schools. The announcement said that education under all four options is […]
49 terrorists killed in joint security operations across KP, Balochistan: ISPR
- 21-Aug-2026
RAWALPINDI, August 21: Security forces, along with police, have killed 49 Indian sponsored terrorists in joint intelligence-based operations conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan over the past few days, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement. According to the military media wing, in a determined effort to eliminate terrorist threats and dismantle the […]
Two more die of rabies in Karachi
- 21-Aug-2026
KARACHI: Two more people have died of rabies in Karachi over the past two days, taking the death toll from the disease in Sindh to 22 this year, officials said on Friday. A 24-year-old man died at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) on Thursday, while an 11-year-old boy died at the hospital on Friday, […]
Public holiday announced on for Eid Milad-un-Nabi (S.A.W)
- 21-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday announced a public holiday on August 26, 2026 (Wednesday), on the occasion of 12 Rabi-ul-Awwal 1448 AH, marking Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH). A notification issued by the Cabinet Division stated, “Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been pleased to declare August 26, 2026 (Wednesday) as a public holiday on the occasion […]
Gul Plaza Tragedy: Court sets Sep 5 deadline for challan submission
- 21-Aug-2026
KARACHI: The City Court in Karachi on Friday set September 5 as the deadline for the submission of the challan in the Gul Plaza tragedy case, directing the investigating officer (IO) to comply, ARY News reported. The Additional District and Sessions Judge conducted the hearing today. The police presented several accused individuals in court, including […]
How to obtain a Proof of Life Certificate for pensioners through NADRA PakID mobile app
- 21-Aug-2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has launched a free Proof of Life Certificate service for pensioners, allowing eligible individuals to complete the verification process through the PakID mobile app and several other service points across the country. According to a NADRA statement, the facility is available through the PakID mobile app, NADRA […]
Gold prices increase in Pakistan – August 21, 2026
- 21-Aug-2026
KARACHI: Gold prices in Pakistan surged sharply on Friday, August 21, in line with a strong rally in international bullion prices amid continued geopolitical uncertainty. According to rates issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association (APSGJA), the price of 24-karat gold surged by Rs5,200 per tola to Rs477,136, up from Rs471,936 in […]
‘Are there ghosts in the film?’ SHC questions delay in ‘Ghost School’ screening
- 21-Aug-2026
KARACHI: The constitutional bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) has sought an explanation from the Sindh Board of Film Censors over the denial of permission to screen the film “Ghost School” in Sindh. The matter was heard by a bench headed by Justice Adnan-ul-Karim Memon, who expressed displeasure over the lack of clarity surrounding […]
Islamabad Market Committee issues price list for food items
- 21-Aug-2026
The Islamabad Market Committee has issued an updated rate list for essential food items across the capital’s sectors, covering prices of poultry, eggs, sugar, fruits and vegetables. According to the official rate list, chicken meat has been fixed at Rs375 per kilogram, while eggs are priced at Rs238 per dozen. The rate of sugar has […]