The National Database and Registration Authority has introduced a pilot project aimed at expanding public access to identity services by offering CNIC-related facilities through selected e-Sahulat franchises across Pakistan. Under this initiative, citizens will be able to apply for the reprint of lost Computerised National Identity Cards and request CNIC renewals without visiting traditional NADRA […]
Pakistan has emerged as one of the world’s most optimistic nations heading into 2026, according to the latest Global Economic Gallup Survey. The findings highlight a notable rise in public confidence, positioning Pakistan ahead of India and well above the global average in terms of economic and peace-related optimism. The survey shows that a majority […]
Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CDF), on Wednesday engaged with participants of the 18th National Workshop on Balochistan at General Headquarters (GHQ), according to a statement by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The workshop focused on Balochistan’s socio-economic development and its […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met with Sohail Mahmood, the Secretary General-designate of the D-8 organization, to discuss future plans and the strategic direction of the group. The meeting was confirmed by the Foreign Office, with spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi highlighting the importance of the discussion. Sohail Mahmood briefed the Deputy Prime […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to undertake his first official foreign visit of 2026 to Switzerland. According to 24NewsHD TV, the prime minister will attend the 56th meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos from January 19 to January 26. A high-level delegation will accompany PM Shehbaz during the visit. Diplomatic sources […]
Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi visited Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Islamabad’s F-8 sector on Thursday to participate in Christmas celebrations and extend heartfelt greetings to the Christian community. During the ceremony, Naqvi joined Archbishop Joseph Arshad and church members in cutting the Christmas cake and lighting a candle of peace. He […]
The British newspaper Financial Times has identified Pakistan’s Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir as one of the most influential strategic leaders navigating the complexities of today’s changing global order. In a detailed analysis of evolving international politics, the publication credited the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) with steering Pakistan through a demanding phase marked by […]
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for increased investment from the United Arab Emirates in key economic sectors, underlining Pakistan’s commitment to deepening its long-standing partnership with the Gulf nation. The invitation was extended during a meeting with UAE Ambassador Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi in Islamabad, reflecting Islamabad’s focus on economic revival […]
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a review meeting in Islamabad today to evaluate the consular services provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). The Consular Affairs team presented a detailed briefing on attestation and apostille services, highlighting the smooth functioning and key features of these services for the public. Ishaq Dar emphasized that […]
The Attorney General of Pakistan, Mansoor Usman Awan, acting as the Returning Officer, has officially issued the notification of the newly-elected members of the Pakistan Bar Council, 24NewsHD TV Channel reported. From Balochistan, Munir Ahmed Khan Kakar secured his seat as a member of the Pakistan Bar Council. Islamabad’s representative is Raja Rizwan Abbasi. Khyber […]
Pakistan has raised serious concerns over what it describes as India’s growing attempts to use water as a strategic tool, warning that such actions threaten food security, regional peace, and the foundations of international law. The issue has once again brought the Indus Waters Treaty into sharp focus, a landmark agreement that has governed water-sharing […]
Thousands of Pakistani nationals have been deported from several countries this year after being found involved in begging activities, raising serious concerns about migration practices and Pakistan’s international image. The disclosure was made by officials of the Federal Investigation Agency during a meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Rights. […]
A banking court in Lahore has issued arrest warrants for Federal Deputy Secretary of Finance Sehar Mannoo and her husband, Qadeer Ashfaq, in connection with an alleged bogus cheque submitted to a private bank. The order was announced during Saturday’s hearing, according to details shared by 24NewsHD. The court directed the DIG Police Lahore to […]
Hundreds of passengers faced long delays and frustration at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport on Monday after five international and domestic flights were cancelled due to technical and operational issues, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. According to the airport’s flight schedule, an Oman Air flight (WY-324) bound for Muscat was among the affected departures. The airline cited […]
Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) has announced a major breakthrough in Pakistan’s energy exploration sector with a new oil and gas discovery in Sindh province. The announcement, made on Friday, marks another milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to expanding the country’s hydrocarbon reserves. According to official reports, the discovery took place at the Mari […]
An official investigation has confirmed that OceanGate’s Titan submersible imploded during its 2023 expedition to the Titanic wreck due to critical engineering failures and the absence of essential safety testing. According to the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the vessel’s design and development were “inadequate,” failing to meet even the basic standards required for […]
More than one billion people around the world are currently living with mental health conditions, according to new findings from the World Health Organization (WHO). The data highlights a growing global crisis driven by widespread cases of anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders affecting all age groups and income levels. The WHO’s newly published […]
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Communications has urged the government to significantly reduce the number of toll plazas on the Karachi-Hyderabad M-9 Motorway, citing growing public frustration over frequent toll deductions. The committee recommended that toll booths be placed every 80 to 100 kilometers, replacing the current system of placing them roughly every 35 […]
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai has revealed that her first experience with cannabis during her time at Oxford University triggered intense and haunting memories of the Taliban attack that almost claimed her life at the age of 15. In a candid interview with The Guardian, the 28-year-old activist spoke about the incident, which she […]
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a new, technology-driven system to simplify the process of obtaining birth and death certificates across Pakistan. Developed in collaboration with provincial governments, this initiative marks a major step toward digitizing the country’s registration system and ensuring greater transparency and efficiency. As part of the National Biometric […]
