The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has disclosed that approximately 10,000 Pakistani nationals who traveled to the United Kingdom on student visas later applied for political asylum, raising fresh concerns about irregular migration trends and the misuse of legal travel channels. The revelation was made by FIA Director General Dr. Usman Anwar during a meeting of…
The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) is considering the introduction of a new entertainment tax targeting a wide range of hospitality and event-related businesses, including Airbnb properties, hotels, restaurants, guest houses, marriage halls, marquees, wedding lawns, and banquet facilities. According to officials, the proposed tax would be levied at a rate of one percent of the…
Pakistan has reaffirmed its long-standing stance on Israel, with Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stating that recognizing Israel or joining the Abraham Accords is “not acceptable” for the country. The remarks came amid renewed diplomatic discussions and reports of international pressure regarding normalization agreements between Muslim-majority countries and Israel. Pakistan has maintained for decades that it…
Health experts across Punjab have urged citizens to avoid excessive meat consumption during Eid ul Azha, warning that hospitals often witness a sharp increase in patients suffering from digestive and heart-related complications during the festive period. Doctors in Lahore say emergency wards typically experience a surge in cases linked to overeating red meat, particularly beef…
Pakistan has strengthened health surveillance and airport screening measures following growing concerns over the recent Ebola virus outbreak in parts of Africa. The move comes after the World Health Organization raised global concern regarding the spread of the deadly virus. According to the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, authorities have intensified precautionary…
The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has approved the creation of 477 new posts at District Headquarters Hospital Chak Rawalakot in a major step aimed at improving healthcare facilities in the region. The decision was taken under the leadership of AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore during a high-level meeting focused on the hospital’s…
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has introduced a fully digital and paperless degree attestation system designed to simplify academic document verification for students and graduates across Pakistan. The new initiative aims to eliminate the need for physical visits to HEC offices, reducing delays and improving accessibility for applicants seeking degree verification for employment, higher studies,…
Pakistan Airports Authority has announced that flight operations at Islamabad International Airport may experience disruptions between May 8 and May 10 due to operational reasons. According to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority, both arrivals and departures could be affected during specific operational time windows across the three-day period. The…
The Ministry of Religious Affairs Pakistan has officially announced the commencement of Hajj flight operations from across the country, beginning today, April 18, 2026. The large-scale operation marks the start of travel arrangements for thousands of pilgrims heading to the holy sites in Saudi Arabia. According to officials, the Hajj flight schedule will continue until…
The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned that pollution generated by recent attacks on oil facilities in Iran could potentially affect air quality in western parts of Pakistan. The advisory comes as concerns grow about cross-border environmental impacts following the incidents. In a press release issued on Monday, the meteorological authority stated that prevailing wind patterns…