Govt holds deportation of Afghan refugees with POR cards

[ad_1] Listen to article The federal government on Friday directed authorities not to take any action against Afghan refugees holding Proof of Registration (PoR) cards, while considering extending the validity of the document, according to an official notification. “The matter regarding the extension in validity of Proof of Registration (PoR) is under consideration by the federal government,” the … Read more

Launch of key civic agencies on the cards

[ad_1] RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Housing, Urban Development, and Public Health Engineering Department has decided to establish three new key institutions — Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA), and Development Authorities — in 36 existing districts to enhance public service, development work, and beautification efforts. Punjab currently comprises 41 districts. However, the … Read more

SIM cards linked to expired or deceased ID holders to be blocked

[ad_1] Listen to article Pakistan has begun the phased blocking of more than 4.9 million mobile SIM cards registered under expired, cancelled, or deceased citizens’ identity cards, the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) confirmed on Tuesday. The interior ministry has instructed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to act on NADRA’s recommendations in a move aimed at … Read more