Author: Muhammad Usman

Pakistan’s Directorate General of Immigration and Passports DGI&P had recently declared a new policy change. Pakistani passport applicants can now apply from anywhere in the country. Earlier, the applicant had to travel to the regional passport office in their hometown to submit the application. This is a part of the DGI&P’s continued efforts towards modernizing and streamlining immigration and passport services. Along with this, the Directorate has been integrating technology into its operations, such as facilities for online applications and fee payments. It aims to provide the public with a more efficient and user-friendly experience. This new system will avoid…

Pakistan and Thailand recently agreed to supply the Pakistan Army with 100 “First Win” 4×4 armored vehicles. The agreement was signed in September 2024 and entails the transfer of vehicles produced by Thailand’s state-owned Thai Defence Industry Company (TDI) to Pakistan’s Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT). The transfer of production technology will allow HIT to locally manufacture the vehicles later on. The government of Thailand will provide First Win in a small lot while the rest will be built in HIT and delivered to the Pakistan Army. First Win 4×4 is designed by Chaiseri Defense from Thailand; it is an all-terrain…

GILGIT – The people of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) today celebrated the 76th Independence Day of GB with full swing as they gathered across the region to mark this historic liberation of Gilgit-Baltistan from Dogra Raj on November 1, 1947. Ceremonies were being performed in Gilgit, Skardu, Ghanche, Shigar, Kharmang, Astore, Diamer, Ghizer, Hunza, and Nagar district where people were paying tribute to the martyrs who gave up their lives for freedom in the region. Rallies, traditional shows, and cake-cutting were done on this occasion for marking GB’s special history and its martyrs. The regional government declared it a public holiday for…

SALT, that vibrant food chain brand coming to Pakistan promising flavors and high vibes to food-loving people, is something special from every other restaurant brand. This debut will come as an addition of great proportions to the country’s dining scenario with its exclusive menu range and energetic ambience sure to win local hearts. The announcement really goes deep in emphasizing the fact that the restaurant is about creating an experience for people-just good food, good looks, and good time socializing. This is something that will make a restaurant suit all kinds of tastes that attract families and friends and even…

The Blue World City Consortium is the sole offeror in the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines, in which it aimed to bring 100 new aircraft to boost its fleet. The proposal also ensured more than 7,000 of PIA’s existing staff are retained, giving a level of stability as regards staff at this point of transformation for the airline. Privatization will breathe new life into PIA, which has perennial financial issues, and inject fresh investment into Pakistan’s aviation sector. Once the bid is approved, it will be a new era for PIA to improve its services and further Pakistan’s connectivity and…

Saud Shakeel showed impressive jump in the ICC Test Rankings. He went to 7th from his previous 27th place after Pakistan won the Test series against England in Rawalpindi. This was such a rise which manifests the tremendous contribution he gave for his team in this series. His performance turned out to be of utmost significance for the team’s triumph. This leap in ranking not only indicates Shakeel’s great potential but also that Pakistani cricket has a bright future. More young talent is entering the game to fill up the spaces. With his performances consistently in the top, Shakeel has…

International students, including Pakistanis, can now take up an incredible opportunity to study in China on a fully funded basis through the ANSO (Alliance of International Science Organizations) Scholarship. The scholarship is meant to nurture future global scientists and enhance international collaboration. The ANSO Scholarship is open to master’s and PhD students. Students receive a generous monthly stipend, ranging from 3,000 CNY for master’s students to up to 7,000 CNY for PhD candidates, in addition to tuition waiver, health insurance, and additional benefits. This is a highly competitive scholarship for education at the best universities in China, including the University…

In a joint humanitarian exercise, 44 medical students from Gaza have been temporarily relocated to Rawalpindi Medical University (RMU) in Pakistan, where they can continue their studies after having been displaced by recent escalations in Gaza. The students were initially studying at Al-Azhar University. The extreme Israeli strikes on Gaza’s educational institutions and the civilian infrastructure left them with little choice. Facilitated by the Pakistani government and RMU, this move has underlined Pakistan’s commitment to supporting displaced Palestinian students in advancing their medical education despite the adversities back home.

BankIslami Pakistan has introduced applications for the Graduate Trainee Officer (GTO) program targeting fresh graduates of Pakistan aspiring to initiate a dynamic banking career. This two-year GTO program, mainly based in Karachi, has been designed to provide the young professional with a growth-oriented experience, with vast development opportunities in sectors including IT, Finance, and Computational Finance. The selected trainees will be onboarded with a competitive benefits package and permanent placement upon successful completion, thus marking the bank’s investment in future leaders. Another position being filled in the bank’s administration is for a Senior Officer position. These are positions available in…

An effort has been taken for the underprivileged couples under the ‘Dhee Rani’ program initiated by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in the Punjab government. This initiative will make easy the financial burden of the family by providing an ATM card to each couple who is eligible with a Rs100,000 along with furniture, crockery, and clothing for household use. Ready couples can easily submit their application through the portal at cmp.punjiangov.pk or by simply dialing the helpline number, 1312. There are special teams formed in the government, which thoroughly authenticate the applications with regard to the eligibility criteria. Besides financial aid,…