ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced a new self-service facility aimed at making basic identity-related services faster and more convenient for citizens. The new machines, known as self-service kiosks, resemble ATM machines but are designed to provide a range of NADRA services related to identity documents. With the introduction of these…

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HYDERABAD: Pakistan is the result of the sacrifices made by the country’s great leaders, speakers said at an Independence Day ceremony organized for visually impaired people in Latifabad, Hyderabad. The event was organized by the Hyderabad Welfare Association of the Blind to highlight the importance of education, training and protection for visually impaired persons. Addressing…

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SUKKUR An emergency meeting of the Sukkur National Press Club was held under the chairmanship of its founder, Imdad Phulpoto, with senior and junior journalists participating in large numbers. Those attending the meeting included Sukkur National Press Club President Abdul Rauf Abbasi, General Secretary Rashid Raza, Sukkur Union of Journalists President Parvez Khan, General Secretary…

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QUETTA: The Balochistan government has decided to launch a modern Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Quetta, with the estimated cost of the ambitious transport scheme exceeding Rs300 billion. The decision marks a major development in the provincial capital’s public transport sector. Quetta will become the latest major Pakistani city to pursue a BRT system,…

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked more than 1.065 million URLs related to objectionable content on social media platforms, according to official documents. The documents show that hundreds of thousands of URLs have been processed under different categories of content considered to be in violation of applicable regulations, including objectionable material, terrorism-related content,…

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QUETTA: Earthquake tremors were felt in the Zhob and Chaman districts of Balochistan, causing panic among residents in the affected areas. According to the seismological centre, the earthquake had a magnitude of 4.8 on the Richter scale, while its depth was recorded at 15 kilometres. The earthquake’s epicentre was located approximately 122 kilometres northeast of…

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ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the United States and Iran appear to be moving closer to reaching an agreement, suggesting that recent developments indicate a possible shift toward peace and diplomatic engagement between the two sides. Speaking to US media, Khawaja Asif said that the situation between Washington and Tehran appeared to…

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has reportedly sent an important message from Adiala Jail to former longtime associate and founding party leader Akbar S. Babar, asking him to help reunite the party’s early members, disgruntled leaders and workers. Akbar S. Babar confirmed the development while speaking to Geo News, saying that the message…

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KARACHI: The Sindh government has directed Jinnah Sindh Medical University (JSMU) to consider appointing Professor Dr. Nighat Shah, daughter of former Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah, as a professor for another three years, just one day before her scheduled retirement. According to the details, the directive was issued on the basis of a decision…

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KARACHI: Sindh Inspector General of Police Javed Alam Odho has acknowledged shortcomings in the police handling of the Mir Raza murder case, describing the incident as tragic and assuring that a fresh investigation is being conducted in light of a new medico-legal report. Addressing a ceremony at the Sindh Bar Council, the Sindh police chief…

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