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37+ min ago (121+ words) The Integrated Beneficiary Registry will support improved coordination, efficiency and transparency across social protection programmes in the province. PESHAWAR " PESHAWAR " The launch of the Social Protection Integrated Beneficiary Registry (IBR) today marks a key step toward strengthening the coordination and delivery of social protection programmes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Participants at the launch event underscored the role of integrated systems in reducing duplication, improving targeting and enabling more effective, data-driven social protection services across the province. The initiative is led by the Public Policy and Social Protection Reforms Unit within the Planning & Development Department of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with technical support from the ILO and GIZ, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)....

46+ min ago (239+ words) LAHORE " The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has issued an important advisory to citizens, urging them to collect their Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) from NADRA offices on time. The authority emphasized that failure to do so could result in complications. The registration authority said once a citizen submits their CNIC application, it is crucial to collect the ID card before the deadline passes. As per the updated policy, if the CNIC is not collected within three months of the designated delivery date, it will be permanently discarded. In such cases, individuals will have to reapply for a new card and pay the requisite fees. NADRA also encouraged applicants to use the Pakistan ID Mobile App or opt for the home delivery service when applying for their CNIC. This way, citizens can have their ID cards delivered directly to…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (607+ words) ISLAMABAD " Pakistan is observing the 11th anniversary of a deadly attack on the Army Public Schools in Peshawar wherein several children and staff members were martyred by terrorists. In a statement, President Asif Ali Zardari said that Pakistan's commitment to defeating terrorism was absolute and reiterated that there could be no soft corner for terrorists or those who supported, financed, sheltered or justified them. "There can be no negotiations with those who raise arms against the state or target our children," the president said in a message on the 11th anniversary of the APS Peshawar attack. He said the memory of the APS martyrs strengthened their resolve. Pakistan would never allow the enemies of peace to succeed. Today, he said, they remembered the innocent children and staff of the Army Public School whose lives were taken in the brutal terrorist attack on…...

2+ hour, 3+ min ago (185+ words) LAHORE " Several major motorways in Pakistan have been closed to traffic due to dense fog, with authorities warning of hazardous conditions. Motorway police spokesperson Syed Imran Ahmad said the affected routes include M-2 (Lahore to Islamabad), M-3 (Faizpur to Rajana), and M-4 (Gojra to Multan). Additionally, the M-5 (Multan to Zahir Pir) has also been closed due to poor visibility caused by the fog. The closures are aimed at ensuring the safety of travelers and preventing accidents in these hazardous weather conditions. Dense fog is reported to be affecting major roads, including the National Highway, with locations such as Manga Mandi, Pattoki, Okara, and Sahiwal experiencing reduced visibility. Similarly, areas like Kasowal, Iqbal Nagar, Chichawatni, and Mian Channu are also covered in thick fog. In southern Punjab, severe fog is reported in cities such as Khanewal, Multan, Basti Mooluk, Lodhran, and Bahawalpur. The fog…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago (225+ words) KARACHI " The Jinnah International Airport will reopen its long-closed passenger pickup lane in order to end passenger inconvenience. The decision comes after years of the lane being blocked, causing significant challenges for passengers and increasing traffic congestion around the airport. Reports said the airport administration has started removing the barriers that have been in place for several years, following instructions from the Director General of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA). This move is expected to alleviate the traffic bottlenecks that often resulted in long queues of vehicles outside the airport, particularly during peak times. The passenger pickup lane had been closed under the direction of former PCAA Director General Khakan Murtaza. However, its closure led to serious inconveniences for passengers, with vehicles unable to pick up passengers in a designated area, further adding to the chaos and disorder in…...

2+ hour, 25+ min ago (182+ words) (Reuters) : The United States has suspended a technology deal it struck with Britain earlier this year, which was intended to boost ties in artificial intelligence, quantum computing and civil nuclear energy, the Financial Times reported on Monday. British officials on Monday confirmed the U.S. suspended the deal last week, the FT said, adding that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration was pushing for Britain's concessions in areas of trade outside the tech partnership. U.S. officials were becoming increasingly frustrated with Britain's lack of willingness to address so-called non-tariff barriers, including rules and regulations governing food and industrial goods, the FT said. Reuters could not immediately verify the report. The White House and British government did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment. In September, during Trump's visit to Britain, both countries agreed to a "Tech Prosperity Deal" to boost ties in artificial intelligence,…...

2+ hour, 32+ min ago (852+ words) European leaders say they and the US are committed to working together to provide "robust security guarantees" for Ukraine. US President Donald Trump has said that an agreement to end Russia"s war on Ukraine is "closer than ever" after key leaders held talks in Berlin, but several officials said that significant differences remain over territorial issues. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Monday that he had "very long and very good talks" with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the leaders of France, Germany, the United Kingdom and NATO. "We"re having tremendous support from European leaders. They want to get it [the war] ended also," he said. "We had numerous conversations with President [Vladimir] Putin of Russia, and I think we"re closer now than we have been, ever, and we"ll see what we can do....

2+ hour, 36+ min ago (251+ words) GHOTKI : Sindh Police on Tuesday rescued 10 of the 19 passengers abducted by armed robbers from a Quetta-bound bus in Ghotki district, following an encounter in the riverine area of Somiani. According to the incident, which took place near Obaro town when a passenger bus travelling from Sadiqabad to Quetta was intercepted on the Guddu Link Road by dozens of armed dacoits. After looting the passengers, the attackers abducted 19 men and fled the scene, leaving the women passengers behind. District Superintendent of Police (DSP) Obaro said the hostages were recovered after a gunfight between police and the robbers. He added that the area was cordoned off following the exchange of fire, and a search operation was launched to track down the remaining suspects. Police officials said that some of the rescued passengers sustained injuries during the attack and were shifted to medical…...

2+ hour, 48+ min ago (220+ words) KARACHI " Saudi Riyal has registered slight recovery against Pakistani rupee in open market on Tuesday as the local currency registered gains against the US dollar. The buying rate of Saudi Riyal stood at Rs74.85 However, the selling rate hovered at Rs75.45. The SAR to PKR exchange rate holds great significance for overseas Pakistanis, business community and others. Pakistan received highest remittances from Pakistanis living in Saudi Arabia. A strong Riyal enhances the purchasing power of families, who receive remittances, in Pakistan. The SAR to PKR rate in the open market stands at Rs74.85 (buying) and Rs75.45 (selling) as of 16 December 2025. As Saudi Riyal exchange rate stands at Rs74.85 you can get Rs37,425 in exchange of 500 Riyals in the open market of Pakistan. Pakistani citizens or others holding Saudi Riyal can visit the registered outlets of currency exchange companies and banks to exchange them with Pakistani rupees....

2+ hour, 52+ min ago (144+ words) WASHINGTON (Reuters): US President Donald Trump on Monday said the International Stabilization Force for Gaza is already running and that more countries would be added. "I think that, in a form, it's already running," Trump said in the Oval Office. "More and more countries are coming into it. They're already in but they'll send any [] WASHINGTON (Reuters): US President Donald Trump on Monday said the International Stabilization Force for Gaza is already running and that more countries would be added.I think that, in a form, it's already running," Trump said in the Oval Office. More and more countries are coming into it. They're already in but they'll send any number of troops that I ask them to send." Trump said his administration was looking into whether Israel violated the Gaza ceasefire by killing a Hamas leader on Saturday....