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By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: In a major step toward digital governance and public facilitation, the Excise & Taxation Department Punjab has launched the PAK-ID App for biometric verification of vehicles, enabling Pakistani vehicle owners worldwide to complete ownership verification from home.The initiative has been developed in collaboration with National Database and Registration Authority…

By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanKASUR: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has said that politics rooted in hostility toward state institutions, particularly the armed forces, is unacceptable and detrimental to national cohesion.Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the “Malik Muhammad Ali Khan Library” at the Kasur District Bar Association, the Speaker stated that even…

Islamabad, February 15: Westminster International School has successfully concluded its five-day interschool mega festival, Phoenix Fest & Mavericks 2026, bringing together more than 40 schools and over 2,500 students from across the twin cities.The festival was inaugurated by Pakistan’s leading tennis player Sara Mansoor, who attended as Guest of Honour and officially declared the event…

Islamabad, February 16, 2026 — Pakistan’s Federal Government officially kicked off a massive infrastructure project in Islamabad’s F-14 and F-15 sectors on Monday, marking a significant step toward addressing the capital’s housing shortage for government employees. Federal Minister for Housing and Works Riaz Hussain Pirzada performed the groundbreaking ceremony, launching development works that will create…

Islamabad: In a landmark decision, the Federal Ombudsman for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH) has imposed a fine of Rs 500,000 on the State Bank of Pakistan for denying a bank officer 30 days of paternity leave following the birth of his child.Federal Ombudsman Fauzia Waqar ordered that Rs 400,000 of the penalty amount be paid…

Vienna, February 16, 2026 – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour upon his arrival at Austria’s Federal Chancellery on Monday, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations. Welcomed by Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker, the visit coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and…

Abu Dhabi, February 16, 2026 – Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), referred to in the press release as Field Marshal, held a significant meeting with Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the…

ISLAMABAD – Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar has disclosed medical details about Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s health condition, specifically regarding his eyesight.Speaking at an event organized by the Sheikhupura Bar Council, Tarar stated that one of Imran Khan’s eyes has 6/6 vision, which is considered normal, while the other eye has 70…

Islamabad: In a significant development at the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), the services of 77 officers have been terminated following the expiration of their three-month extension contracts.According to sources, this extension was granted through the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC), which has now completed its term.Official details reveal that the officers whose contracts…

ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a significant increase in petroleum product prices. According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Finance, petrol prices have been increased by Rs5 per litre, while diesel has been made more expensive by Rs7.32 per litre.The new prices will come into effect from midnight tonight. Government sources indicate that…