Update: Health Ministry Staff Face Salary Cut Over Hepatitis C Test
Pakistan’s health ministry has ordered all its Islamabad-based employees to get tested for Hepatitis C or risk losing their salary next month. This directive is …
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Confirmed: Basant 2027 Dates Set for Lahore Amid Safety Push
Basant 2027 is officially coming back to Lahore from March 12 to 14 — and this time, the Punjab government has more than six months …
Pakistan Rain Alert: 5 Days of Flood and Landslide Risk
Pakistan is bracing for five straight days of monsoon rain, and the timing could not be trickier for cities that already struggle with drainage. I …
Update: Multan’s Shah Shams Park Lake Set to Reopen After 15 Years
I have been following Multan’s public parks for a while, and this update is one worth watching. Shah Shams Park lake, dry and unused since …
Explained: New US Nursing Pathway Opens Route for Pakistanis
A new pathway is bringing together nursing preparation, NCLEX support and employer links for Pakistani nurses eyeing US jobs. It will not remove state licensing …
Basant 2027 Update: Punjab May Shift Festival to January
Basant may return to Punjab earlier than expected. Recent reports suggest the 2027 festival could shift to the final days of January, ahead of Ramadan, …
Update: 3 DAAD PhD Routes Open for Pakistani Students in 2026
Three DAAD funded PhD routes are now open for Pakistani researchers, and the deadline is closer than most applicants realise. Whether the plan is a …
Who Is Eligible for 5,000 Punjab Laptops in AJK?
Punjab has approved 5,000 laptops for students in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, but the government has not yet said exactly who will get one. Here …
Explained: SBP Cuts Fuel Card Fees, Expands Raast QR Nationwide
Filling up your fuel tank with a card or your phone just got cheaper for the pump owner, and that could change how you pay. …
Explained: Why More Pakistanis Are Getting UAE Visit Visas Again
Good news for Pakistani families waiting to visit relatives in the UAE. After months of delays, visit visa applications are reportedly moving faster again, and …
Update: Pakistan Monsoon Forecasts above normal rainfall as Flood Risk Grows
Pakistan’s monsoon story just took a sharp turn. Early estimates pointed to a quiet, below normal season, but the Pakistan Meteorological Department now warns of …
Explained: Hajj 2027 Families Can Now Merge Groups Online
Good news for families planning Hajj 2027 together. The Ministry of Religious Affairs has launched an online group merging facility, letting registered pilgrims combine their …