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Rumors are there on social media platforms about the death of the Shahid Afridi’ daughter Asmara. It started to become viral from the twitter account of someone who shared the pic of a deceased girl with the caption Shahid Afridi daughter expired. Surprisingly, the girl being shown in the image by no means look like Asmara Afridi and neither her age fellow at all. It is important to mention here that someone has got the wrong message of the Afridi’s last month post in which he was standing nearby here daughter Asmara in a hospital. Last month her daughter went through a dental surgery. Afridi then shared a message for her little angel “A warm hug from my loving daughter …

Rohingya crises are getting new momentum day by day. The roles of world leaders, NGOs, and welfare organizations have been exposed off. Some are openly holding responsible the government of Myanmar Burma while many are pointing fingers towards Rohingyas Muslims claiming they started all this. For the assistance of Rohingyas Muslims, three leading Pakistani journalists are in Burma. Dr. Amir Liaqat, Waqar Zakka, and Iqrar ul Hassan are already in Burma to cover the issues of Rohingyas Muslims. According to sources, the overall situation is getting worst in the area where Iqrar ul Hassan is present at the moment. Some sources have also claimed the death of Iqrar ul Hassan as well. False news of Iqran ul Hassan death is …

I would like to congratulate whole nation on this historic decision. #PanamaVerdict — Hassan Nisar (@HassanNisar) July 28, 2017 i want news channels to play Dil Dil Pakistan in the background.#PanamaVerdict — SIR .. (@SirJohnRoe) July 28, 2017 A moment of sajda e shukr for entire nation ! Mubarak ! Process of cleansing Pakistan starts from here ! #PanamaVerdict pic.twitter.com/bQ3J2wFUGq — فاطمہ حسین (@SarzameenPk) July 28, 2017 A moment of sajda e shukr for entire nation ! Mubarak ! Process of cleansing Pakistan starts from here ! #PanamaVerdict pic.twitter.com/bQ3J2wFUGq — فاطمہ حسین (@SarzameenPk) July 28, 2017 A moment of sajda e shukr for entire nation ! Mubarak ! Process of cleansing Pakistan starts from here ! #PanamaVerdict pic.twitter.com/bQ3J2wFUGq — فاطمہ …

We are excited to announce that we have officially changed our name from www.web.pk ™ to Pak.is™. We did this for a many reasons, but mainly because we think the new name better reflects our commitment to professionalism and building quality relationship with our readers. Users will not be impacted by this domain name change and you do not need to take any action due to it. This is simply a domain name change. As part of the name change, we have removed www. prefix , and will be changing the logo in our documents, including our emails and videos. We want to reassure our visitors that while our name have changed, our quality, leadership, passion, and dedication have not. We …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey has announced complimentary seven-day stopover visa to Pakistani passengers who travel with Turkish Airlines from Pakistan to the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Schengen countries. Turkish Airlines will offer seven-day free stopover visa with accommodation to the Pakistani passengers traveling in business and economy class from Pakistan to the all above-mentioned countries and have more than twenty hours connecting time. This new offer will allow the Pakistan passengers to get the chance of a free stopover in Istanbul with accommodation and hoteling cheque prepared by Turkish Airlines’ authorized staff after successful completion of the booking process of the passenger. The cheque issued by the Turkish Airlines will enable …

One of the largest ice cream chains in the world Baskin-Robbins is all set to launch in Pakistan soon. Baskin-Robbins has signed licensing agreement with AHG Flavours (Pvt.) Limited and according to the company, it will open the thirty-five Baskin-Robbins shops across the major cities. The services will be launched from Lahore and after successful completion; rest of the shops will be opened in other major cities of the country. “Baskin-Robbins is famous around the world for offering an extensive variety of 31 ice cream flavors to its guests, and we’re looking forward to treating our customers across Pakistan with the same flavourful experience,” said AHG Flavours Chairman Irfan Mustafa. “We look forward to opening our first Baskin-Robbins shop in …

The Government of Punjab has announced the schedule for summer vacations 2017. As per the notification of Punjab Government, all the schools will remain closed from May 23rd to August 14th, 2017. The education department of the Punjab Government has also released the school timings for the days left till the summer holidays in Punjab. As per the notification of the education department, the schools are not allowed at all to charge the fee for three months at once from the parents. The license of the violator will be canceled for not following the instruction. “Those private schools which will violate the notification, their registration will be canceled” according to the notification. Cooler areas of Punjab like Kotli Satian and …

In recent days maybe you have noticed some variations in the Rs. 500 note you are using for your day to day transactions. Maybe you have noticed one Rs. 500 currency note has Pakistani flag or OVI flag, and another one with same design and security feature is under circulation without OVI flag. But don’t worry at all, State Bank of Pakistan has made it clear that both notes are genuine and are acceptable as legal tender. The new design of Rs. SBP introduced 500 in 2006. This newly designed note is different from the former one because of containing different size, design, color and extra security features. The newly added feature in the Rs. 500 is OVI flag. However, …

The Federal Government has announced the 1st March as a public holiday for twin cities, Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Holiday has been announced for arranging strict security measures for the meeting of Economic Coordination Organization. Today a high official meeting was headed by the Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan for reviewing the security measures for ECO Summit. The meeting was attended by the law enforcement authorities and civil administration. At the end of the meeting, Interior Minister issued the notice of holiday. The Islamabad administration has issued the security plan stating that all public offices and education institutions will be closed at 1 PM on Tuesday while there will be a public holiday on next day in twin cities. Officials …

The provincial government of Sindh has announced public holiday across the province on the 9th death anniversary of Benazir Bhutto. According to statement hereby issued by the Government of Sindh Information Department, “The government of Sindh has declared December 27, 2016 (Tuesday) as public holiday throughout the province on the occasion of Shahadat of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Shaheed for all offices, autonomous, semi-autonomous bodies, corporations and local councils under the administrative control of Government of Sindh.” Opposition leader in National Assembly of Pakistan, Khursheed Shah said that the PPP workers across the country would reach Garhi Khuda Baksh, Larkana on the death anniversary of BB. It worth to mention here that former president of Pakistan and leader of PPP Asif …

Sindh Government has announced winter holidays 2016 for both government and private schools in the province. According to notification at this moment issued by the Government of Sindh, the private and government educational institutes in the province will remain closed from December 22, 2016, to December 31, 2016. The classes will then resume on January 01, 2017. Currently the winter season across the country is going on with the same temperature, however, in northern areas, it is going in a negative figure. According to Radio Pakistan and news headlines of SAMAA News, the notification for winter school holidays, all the educational institutes either secondary schools, higher secondary schools or universities, all will remain close for the said period. Note: Federal …

In a tragic PIA plan crash on a domestic flight from Chitral to Islamabad, Junaid Jamshed along with his some family member died. The singer turned preacher was in Chital to attend a Tablieeghi congregation. In a tragic PIA plane crash on a domestic flight from Chitral to Islamabad, Junaid Jamshed along with his some family member died. The singer turned preacher was in Chital to attend a Tablieeghi congregation. Earlier it was being said that chances of survivors are low and almost forty-seven passengers who were on PIA flight from Chitral City to Islamabad have died. The flight that was scheduled to arrive in Islamabad at 4:40 PM disappeared from the air control radar near Abbottabad. After an investigation, …

The Government of Pakistan on decree of the Supreme Court of Pakistan has resumed the National Holiday of 09 November.  Last year, government abounded the Iqbal Day holiday that has been no resumed by the Supreme Court of Pakistan after hearing the petition filled by Waleed Iqbal, son of Javed Iqbal and grandson of Allama Muhammad iqbal. According to the details the Federal Government declared that it National Holiday will be observed across Pakistan as Iqbal Day on Wednesday 09, 2016 and a Public Holidays will be observed as well on that day. Last year, Iqbal Day holiday was cancelled by Federal Government. At that time many thinkers, disapprove the decision of government. Most of the people are against the …

According to recent media reports, main routes to Islamabad have been sealed. After threating the Federal Government to lock down Capital by Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf, the PTI workers who were holding meetings in various parts to finalize the arrangements were attacked by the police. After the tension creates by police officials, PTI Chairman Imran Khan has announced the protest across the country due to which PTI supporters started a protest at various parts of Islamabad. Now some parts of Islamabad have been containerized. No more entrance to Islamabad, however, those living in Islamabad can leave Islamabad. According to media reports, Islamabad has been sealed from Faiz Abad, Kashmir Highway, Golra Mor, Karal Chowk, Kashmir Highway and Islamabad Express Highway. …

Two leading road management authorities in Pakistan namely Frontier Works Organisation and National Highway Authority (NHA) have silently increased the toll tax rates and are now shifting the burden on each other. No authority is ready to accept the responsibility. One the other side without getting any prior notice, commuters are liable to pay almost double amount than before as a toll tax rates. After this silent increase without any prior notice where no official authority is accepting the responsibility, people took to the social media platforms and raised the questions. The matters have also been raised by the Senator Kamil Ali Agha in Senate Standing Committee where he took the narrative that it had been a continuous increase in …

Social media queen Qandeel Baloch killed in Multan on Saturday as reported by Express Tribune. According to RPO Multan, she was shoot down by her brother. The internet sensation was trending over the internet for her bold song BAN and marriage case. Recently the ex-husband of QB claimed that she married thrice at different points while some sources were claiming she married twice and had a son of eight years. Initial reports claimed, she has been strangles to death by her brother in her house in Multan. It worth to mention here that she has been murdered after the revelation of her three marriages. Qandeel Baloch was also requesting to the authorities to provide her security. The request was directly sent …

A new electronic passport system in the country is going to be launch by the Federal Ministry of Interior by 2017. According to the report by the Radio Pakistan, Federal Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has made the announcement to launch new biometric ePassports system by 2017 to combat human trafficking. Federal Ministers has stated that the new ePassports will contain the entire detail of the holder, making the forgery impossible. The meeting for the announcement of biometric ePassports attended by Chairman NADRA, Secretary Interior, Special Secretary Interior, DG Immigration & Passports, DG FIA, and other senior officials of Ministry of Interior. This must have initiative is finally going to become the reality as Pakistani passport credibility is …

Federal Budget 2016-17 is in the final stage of formulation, and the government has ensured the new opportunities for the Federal Government employees. Chances for the pay increase up to 10 to 20% are high subject to suitable finalization of terms and conditions with IMF. According to officials at Federal Ministry of Finance, recommendation for increasing salaries and pensions from 10 to 20% are under consideration.  It will take the additional expense of approximately fifty billion rupees. In addition to several new opportunities, the government is going to withdraw the several tax reliefs as per the instructions of the IMF. As per the instructions of IMF, the new taxes of worth PKR 300 billion will be imposed. After the failure …

Punjab Government has announced the schedule for Summer Vacation 2016. According to the notification issued by the Government of Punjab, the education institute in the province will remain closed from June 1, 2016, to August 14, 2016. Classes in the educational institutes will commence from August 15, 2016. The government can announce the earlier date for the commencement of Summer Vacations instead of June 01, in the case of raise in temperature in the province. In most of the Punjab cities, mercury is already touching 44 degrees in the past week. “We took the decision as the Met department forecast that the mercury would hover around 45 degrees Celsius at several places in the province”, Punjab Government official stated. The …

Rumors are there on social media platforms about the death of the Shahid Afridi’ daughter Asmara. It started to become viral from the twitter account of someone who shared the pic of a deceased girl with the caption Shahid Afridi daughter expired. Surprisingly, the girl being shown in the image by no means look like Asmara Afridi and neither her age fellow at all. It is important to mention here that someone has got the wrong message of the Afridi’s last month post in which he was standing nearby here daughter Asmara in a hospital. Last month her daughter went through a dental surgery. Afridi then shared a message for her little angel “A warm hug from my loving daughter …

Chief Minister of Punjab Shahbaz Sharif has approved the new 2,655 posts for Punjab Institute of Neurosciences and Lahore General Hospital. To make the process effective and to complete in time, funds have been also approved by the CM Punjab. According to Principle Postgraduate Medical Institute & Ameer-ud-Din Medical College, Professor Khalid Mahmood in a meeting has said 847 new posts has been specified for the various categories of Punjab Institute of Neurosciences. In addition to these posts, the other 199 and 236 new employees will be recruited for the Phase-II and Phase-III of the mega development plan of the Institute. In addition to above positions, 1373 are for nurses and the recruitment against these posts will commence in the …

Chotu Profile: Name: Ghulam Rasool alias Chotu Head: Chotu Gang Past Occupation: Ryot, Security Guard of MPA Cast: Bakrai, Mazari Tribe From: Katchi Jamal, Rajanpur The law enforcement agencies have started the major operation against Ghulam Rasool alias Chotu. Chotu, who had served as a security guard of the former Provincial Assembly Member Atif Mazari, is now the name of terror and threat in Rajanpur. In past, Chotu had also served the fink of Punjab Police till 2007 and was the informer of extortion and kidnapping cases is now the founder of the own gang named Chotu Gang. According to locals and Punjab Police, Chotu belongs to Bakrai Cast of the Mazari Tribe of Rojhan, Rajanpur. After 2007, his differences …

The Inter Service Press Public Relations of Pakistan Army has released the video documentary of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Project. CPEC that is said to be the one of the biggest Chinese investment in any country is the grand manifestation of the deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and China. In addition to bilateral aspects, it will bring more prosperity and peace in the region particularly in Pakistan. ISPR Documentary on CPEC Video Documentary on #CPEC #Baluchistan https://t.co/d2cTNJPNfN — ISPR (@ISPR_Official) April 15, 2016 It is the lifetime opportunity for Pakistan to improve socio-economic conditions of its underprivileged areas and populace. Chief of Pakistan General Raheel Sharif in has stated recently that fifteen thousand professional Pak Army personnel are placed under the name …

Pressure on Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is high regarding his resignation because of biggest scandal of his life Panama Paper Leaks. The ongoing situation is clearly stating Nawaz Sharif is in do or dies case. If he goes for restricting on his position, then the chances of invasion will increase more because of pressure by political parties who are already demanding resignation from the Nawaz Sharif. According to sources, in the case of going for resignation, Interior Ministers Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan or Finance Minister Ishaq Dar may hold the position and after that, the announcement for midterm elections is also possible. Meanwhile, Prime Minister has called the meeting of senior party leaders today in which he will discuss …

The massive development in the IT industry of Pakistan is compelling the international companies and brands to consider Pakistan as their next market. After Netflix, another online video-on-demand service Iflix is thinking to step in Pakistan. The news for the launch of Iflix has disclosed by the Umbrella.Asia. According to Umbrella.Asia, “Online streaming firm Iflix is poised to launch in Pakistan and has recruited a general manager to head the operation. Farees Shah, who has taken the Pakistan general manager role, joins Iflix from German online fashion retailer Rocket Internet where he founded its Pakistan business, Daraz.pk in 2012. Just like various other videos on demand service providers, Iflix will also offer the top rated movies, TV shows, television programs …