Tuesday, May 27th, 2025
PakID App: Apply for CNIC Online Without Visiting NADRA
1. What is PakID? PakID is a new mobile app by NADRA that lets Pakistani citizens apply for or update their identity documents (like CNIC/NICOP) without visiting an office. 2. Key Features: 
Apply for New CNIC/NICOP – No need to go to a NADRA center; do it from your phone. Face Verification – Instead of fingerprints, scan your face for identity checks (helpful for overseas/remote users). Update Personal Details – Change your name, address, or other info directly in the app. B-Form to CNIC – Parents can apply for their child’s CNIC if they have a B-Form. Digital CNIC (Dematerialized ID) – Keep a secure digital copy ofRead More
Zil Hajj moon not sighted, Eid ul Adha to be celebrated on June 7
Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad announces decision following Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meeting LAHORE, MAY 27: The Zil Hajj moon has not been sighted and Eid ul Adha will fall on June 7 (Saturday), Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad announced on Tuesday evening. According to the announcement, the first day of Zil Hajj will fall on Thursday, May 29, 2025, while Eid ul Adha will be observed on Saturday, June 7. Addressing a press conference, Azad said that no testimony of sighting the moon of the month wasRead More
Ambassador Stoenescu highlights art’s role in historic preservation at FUI
ISLAMABAD, MAY 27 /DNA/ -The Department of Arts and Media at Foundation University Islamabad (FUI), incollaborationwiththe Embassy of Romania, proudly hosted the Foundation Film Festival 2025, a dynamic celebration of cinematic arts that featured the acclaimed Romanian documentary The King’s War as acenterpiece. The festival commenced with the arrival of His Excellency Dr. Dan Stoenescu, Ambassador of Romania to Pakistan. He was received by professor Dr. Qaiser Ali Malik, Director of Foundation University, School of Science and technology, along with Dr. HinaShahid, Head of the Department of Arts and Media.Read More
Attaullah Tarar congratulates RISJA Newly Elected Body
By our correspondent ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Attaullah Tarar, congratulated RISJA’s newly elected President Abu Bakar bin Talat, General Secretary Syed Arsalan Shirazi, Finance Secretary Nasir Abbas Naqvi, and other office bearers. He also extended his congratulations to Zulfiqar Baig on being elected Senior Vice President, Aqeel Anjum and Asghar Ali Mubarak as Vice Presidents, and Hafiz Abdul Rehman and Asim Riaz as Joint Secretaries. “The government firmly believes in free, responsible, and constructive journalism,” said Attaullah Tarar, adding that RISJA is an active and vibrant journalistic organization. TararRead More
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s visits Mashhad, Iran
MASHHAD, MAY 27 /DNA/ – Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Mashhad as part of his visit to Iran. He was accorded a warm reception on his arrival at Mashhad International Airport, Governor General of Khorasan, Gholam Hossein Mozaffari welcomed him. Mohsin Naqvi paid respects at the shrine of Hazrat Imam Reza (A.S.), visited various parts of the shrine, He also offered nawafil and made special prayers. He prayed for peace, security, prosperity, and regional stability. He expressed the gratitude to the Iranian government for their arrangements for PakistaniRead More
RISJA Elects New Office Bearers Amid Unity and Trust
ANSAR BHATTI ISLAMABAD: In a unanimous decision, the Rawalpindi Islamabad Sports Journalists Association (RISJA) has elected new office bearers to lead the organization for its next term. All positions were filled unopposed, reflecting the trust and unity among RISJA’s 59 members. The electoral process was overseen by the Chairman of the Election Committee, Shahryar Khan along with Asim Jilani and Rana Farhan Aslam as members, who officially announced the results. Abubakar Bin Tallat, an emerging sports journalist, was elected President, while Syed Arslan Shirazi and Nasir Abbas Naqvi were electedRead More