Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif urged students to prioritize their studies and avoid becoming instruments for others’ agendas. Addressing the Honhar Scholarship Programme ceremony at Bahauddin Zakariya University, she congratulated the scholarship recipients and their families, emphasizing her commitment to education. She announced plans to expand the scholarship program and questioned why government resources had not been allocated to students …

The accountability court has scheduled its verdict on the £190 million reference against PTI founder and his wife Bushra Bibi for January 13. The court had initially postponed the verdict, as Judge Nasir Javed Rana was on leave. Court staff informed PTI lawyer Khalid Yusuf Chaudhry about the delay, and the verdict was rescheduled for January 13. The case’s verdict …

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is the official entity responsible for issuing the National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP), catering to citizens living abroad, including those in Europe. The NICOP is specifically designed for Pakistani nationals planning to travel or reside in foreign countries. It allows dual nationals to enter Pakistan without a visa. To apply for …

Authorities have closed multiple sections of motorways due to dense fog, which has severely reduced visibility. The M-2 motorway between Lahore and Kot Momin has been shut down, while the M-3 Abdul Hakim Motorway and M-5 from Sher Shah Multan to Zahir Pir are also closed, according to a spokesperson for the motorway police. Additionally, traffic on the Lahore-Sialkot Motorway …

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed for taking of strict legal action against all human trafficking groups in the country to set an example, besides called for immediate legal action to confiscate the properties and assets of human traffickers. The prime minister chaired a review meeting on measures taken against human trafficking in the country. He appreciated the recent actions …