UAE Event Visa: All you need to know
- 20-Jul-2026
DUBAI: The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai ) has clarified the UAE’s specialised Events Visit Visa, a dedicated entry permit for international visitors travelling to the country for conferences, exhibitions, summits, festivals and other major gatherings. According to GDRFA Dubai, the Events Visit Visa is a temporary entry permit that allows […]
Karachi trains cancelled due to Matiari derailment
- 19-Jul-2026
KARACHI: Railway officials have announced that all evening and night trains departing from Karachi have been cancelled due to the derailment of freight train bogies in Matiari, ARY News reported. According to railway authorities, repairing and restoring the track in Matiari will take time. Furthermore, track restoration work will begin as soon as a rescue […]
Be Careful Buying Fish at Kuwait's Waterfront Market as 3.2 Tons of Rotten Fish Seized
- 19-Jul-2026
KUWAIT CITY: Authorities in Kuwait have confiscated more than 3.2 tons of fish unfit for human consumption during a joint inspection campaign at the waterfront fish market, preventing the spoiled products from reaching consumers. The General Authority for Food and Nutrition (GAFN) said the operation was carried out by its Capital Governorate Inspection Department in […]
Govt revises profit rates on savings schemes
- 19-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reduced the profit rates on various National Savings schemes, according to a notification. Under the revised structure, the updated profit rates for the schemes are as follows: Behbood Savings Certificate The annual profit on the Behbood Saving Certificate has been fixed at 12.96%. Pensioners’ Benefit Account The Pensioners Benefit account […]
UAE: Etihad Rail allows two free bags regardless of ticket type
- 18-Jul-2026
ABU DHABI: Passengers travelling on Etihad Rail’s passenger services in United Arab Emirate (UAE) will be able to bring up to two pieces of luggage on board free of charge regardless of the type of ticket purchased, according to the operator’s Passenger Charter. The policy applies to all adults and children aged three and above, […]
NADRA introduces major convenience for online ID card applicants
- 17-Jul-2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a major convenience for citizens wishing to apply for their Identity Cards online by launching an upgraded version of the Pak ID mobile application. According to a statement issued by NADRA, the new version of the Pak ID mobile app (v5.6.6) features a “See the […]
Driving license aspirants get new update in Pakistan
- 16-Jul-2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced a new facility allowing citizens to apply for learner’s driving licenses at 15 Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) service centers, ARY News reported. For information, the learner’s license is issued on the spot and remains valid for six months, helping citizens practice driving safely and build confidence. PITB Service […]
Rs 750 prize bond No.107 results to be announced today
- 15-Jul-2026
LAHORE: The National Savings Centre in Lahore is scheduled to conduct the Rs750 prize bond draw No. 107 today. Holders of the Rs750 prize bond are eagerly awaiting the results, as the computerized balloting process will determine the winners of the cash prizes. Participants are hoping to secure one of the top rewards as the […]
New Zealand offers students post-study work visa
- 14-Jul-2026
New Zealand offers a visa that allows students to stay and work in New Zealand for up to three years after successfully completing studies there. Cost The cost starts from NZD 1670, and eighty percent of applications are processed within four and a half weeks. This visa can also lead to a resident visa. To […]