The Punjab government will be holding a three-day celebration of Basant in Lahore from March 12 to March 14, 2027, after the successful return of the cultural week last year, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced. The announcement was made by the chief minister in a post on X, which reads, “Lahore will once again fill with colour, culture, festivity, music, energy and its famous hospitality. Lahore to Celebrate Basant for Three Days The Basant celebrations will be held from Friday, March 12 to Sunday, March 14, 2027 as mentioned in the announcement. Basant is the name of a festival,…
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The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has eliminated costs for pensioners for obtaining the Proof of Life Certificate and increased the service availability by adopting several digital and physical channels in Pakistan. This certificate is now available with Pak ID mobile app, NADRA Registration Centers, Union Councils, e-Sahulat franchises, Mobile Registration Vans and other mobile services of NADRA to pensioners. The project will target especially pensioners who have trouble making their way to banks or pension offices to provide periodic proof of life, such as the elderly, differently abled and bedridden. Initiative Launched Under Prime Minister’s Directions It has…
Punjab Environment Protection Department Software Engineer Lahore is a significant technical position seeking individuals with a passion for leveraging software, data, and digital solutions to enhance environmental protection. The job comes with the Lahore Air Improvement Framework which prioritizes enhanced air-quality monitoring, environmental data management and technology-based solutions. Punjab Environment Protection Department Software Engineer – Overview This position of Software Engineer is intended for IT and software professionals who would be able to participate in the design, development, maintenance and enhancement of digital systems for environmental programs. The role sees an opportunity to work on technology solutions pertaining to Air…
The District Education Authority (DEA) Rawalpindi has called attention to the private educational institutions which are allegedly holding classes and other academic activities during the officially announced summer vacation. A total of 14 private schools and educational institutions have been issued show-cause notices in connection with violating summer vacation schedule of the Punjab School Education Department, official instructions said. The move is a signal to other private schools in the area to adhere to the government’s guidelines on school closures and learning during the declared vacation. 14 Private Educational Institutions Issued Show-Cause Notices The notices have been sent by the…
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to mandate the banks and electronic money institutions to report some financial transactions amounting to Rs. 10 million, or Rs. Under the new Finance Act 2026, 1 crore has been designated as the hub of central data. The new measure focuses on enhancing tax monitoring by digital data sharing and automated information matching. Large Financial Transactions to Be Reported With a view to having banks and electronic money institutions provide financial data concerning account holders who are participating in transactions that are in excess of Rs. 1,000,000, the Finance Act 2026 will…
Deputy Commissioner (DC) / District Collector Faisalabad in the Punjab government administration is one of the most significant administrative posts at the district level in Punjab. The office is central to the administration of revenues, land issues, inter-departmental coordination and the application of provincial policies. If citizens are looking for information about the Deputy Commissioner/District Collector Faisalabad (BOR), it will be useful to understand what functions and responsibilities are left to the BOR. What Is the Deputy Commissioner/District Collector Faisalabad? The Deputy Commissioner is the administrative head of the district and is responsible for coordinating various activities of different government…
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has come up with an interim facilitation for the first time registration applicants, through which eligible Pakistani citizens would be able to register themselves for Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) without the requirement of the computerized birth certificate issued by the Local Government till 31st December 2026. The decision is meant to benefit those citizens who have been excluded from the national identity registration programme of the government owing to a lack of documents, including women and the people of those regions where civil registration is not available. Nearly 98.3% of Adults Already…
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has revealed the procedure of filling out applications for overseas scholarships for higher education. The process of applying to study abroad for the MS/MPhil and PhD programs will begin by filling out an application online via the HEC e-Services Portal for those interested and eligible Pakistani/AJK nationals. Applicants are informed to read all the eligibility criteria, scholarship terms and conditions and the deadline strictly. Submit Your Application Through the HEC e-Services Portal The application is to be made through the official HEC e-Services Portal on line. The Applicants shall establish or sign in their account…
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has announced a great scholarship program for Pakistani and Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) citizens to study in Masters, MS/MPhil and PhD programs at top universities of the world. The scholarships are being provided in the course of the Overseas Scholarships for MS/MPhil & PhD Studies, Phase-III, Batch-IV. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to study at universities which are amongst the top 200 universities in the QS World University Rankings or The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. The deadline for online application submission is 28 August 2026 at 4 pm. Study at Top…
Rs1,500 and Rs100 prize bond draws were conducted at National Savings Centers (NSC) in Faisalabad and Multan, respectively, and the results are now out. The Rs1,500 prize bond Draw No. 107 was held at the National Savings Centre Faisalabad on August 17, 2026 and Rs100 prize bond Draw No. 55 was held at National Savings Centre Multan on the same day. Rs1,500 Prize Bond Draw Results The first prize of Rs3 million was awarded to bond number: Three second prizes of Rs1 million each went to: Prize Bond winners can crosscheck the full list of draw numbers to see if…