The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has launched a Mentoring Programme for Universities (MPU) aimed at enhancing leadership and professional development across higher education institutions in Pakistan. The programme has been introduced through the National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE) and represents an expansion of HEC’s earlier Women Empowerment and Mentoring Programme, which was launched in…
The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has declared 14 districts as highly sensitive and 10 districts as sensitive ahead of Eidul Fitr, citing potential security concerns. According to official sources, all law enforcement agencies, including police and Rescue 1122, have been placed on high alert across the province. Leaves Cancelled, Special Duties Assigned Authorities have cancelled…
The Peshawar High Court (PHC) has ruled that Proof of Registration (PoR) cards and Afghan Citizen Cards (ACC) are no longer valid documents for legal stay in Pakistan. The decision came as the court rejected bail petitions of around 50 Afghan nationals who had been arrested for residing illegally in the country. A single-member bench…
A petition has been filed in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking a directive for government authorities to announce the Eid moon sighting in a timely and coordinated manner. The petitioner emphasized that delays and inconsistencies in previous years have caused confusion and led to disunity among citizens during the celebrations of Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha….
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has filed an appeal in the Supreme Court of Pakistan challenging a recent order issued by the Peshawar High Court (PHC) regarding the de-sealing of two tobacco companies. According to reports, the PHC had earlier directed the FBR to unseal the premises of the two tobacco firms. However, the…
More than 110,000 passengers across Pakistan have requested refunds after the cancellation of over 90 flights bound for Gulf countries, causing widespread disruption for travelers. According to a report by The Express Tribune, the cancellations have affected passengers nationwide, with flights to multiple Gulf destinations being suspended. The situation has impacted major airports across Pakistan,…
A drone-like object was intercepted near a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) base in Rawalpindi, raising concerns amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The incident reportedly took place in the Chaklala area early Tuesday morning, where residents observed unusual activity and heard a loud explosion around 6:50 am. Eyewitnesses reported seeing smoke rising from a…
Qatar has announced a week-long public holiday for government employees to mark Eidul Fitr 2026, giving residents an extended break to celebrate the end of Ramadan. According to a statement issued by the Amiri Diwan, the holiday for ministries, public authorities, and other state institutions will run from March 17 to March 23. Employees are…
An accountability court in Islamabad has formally closed the Chaudhry Sugar Mills case, bringing an end to legal proceedings that had continued for several years. The case was under investigation by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), which had been examining allegations related to money laundering and illegal assets involving prominent political figures. According to official…
Pakistan’s armed forces carried out precision airstrikes in Afghanistan late on March 16 as part of a military operation named Operation Ghazab Lil Haq. According to officials, the strikes targeted locations in Kabul and Nangarhar Province, focusing on sites allegedly linked to militant activities. Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar confirmed the operation, stating that the…
