Author: Ayesha Khan

Punjab education boards will introduce biometric attendance verification for students appearing in the 2026 Matriculation and Intermediate examinations. The decision was reviewed in a high level meeting held at the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore, where officials discussed reforms to tighten the examination system. The meeting was chaired by Task Force Committee Chairman Muzammil Mehmood. Senior officials from all nine boards across Punjab attended, including representatives from the Higher Education Department and Lahore Board. Officials said biometric verification will be mandatory at examination centres. Students will be digitally verified before entering exam halls. Only registered candidates will be…

Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, visited Bahawalpur Cantonment to review operational readiness and preparations for multi domain warfare, the military said on Wednesday. During the visit, the Army Chief was briefed on operational, training, and administrative matters of the Corps, with a special focus on evolving battlefield requirements and future security challenges. He also observed the field exercise “Steadfast Resolve” at Khairpur Tamewali, where troops demonstrated the use of modern military capabilities. These included unmanned aerial systems, advanced surveillance tools, electronic warfare systems, and integrated command and control mechanisms. Addressing the…

The Capital Development Authority has approved the establishment of 10 Ramadan bazaars in Islamabad to provide essential food items at affordable prices during the holy month. The decision was made in a meeting chaired by CDA Chairman Mohammad Ali Randhawa, with senior officials from the district administration and CDA in attendance. Officials said seven new Ramadan bazaars will be set up at different locations, while three existing weekly bazaars will be converted for Ramadan use. Key locations include Bhara Kahu, Pakistan Town along Islamabad Expressway, and Tarnol. The bazaars will offer officially priced food items, cash and carry outlets, and…

Safe City Authority has confirmed that all official e-challan SMS alerts now come from the number 9915. The authority said the old number 8070 is no longer in use, so people should be careful with fake messages. An official spokesperson said any message claiming to be from Safe City but sent from a different number should be treated as fake. Citizens are advised not to respond to suspicious texts. The authority also warned people not to click on unknown links or share bank details. Fake e-challan messages are being sent more often these days, especially in big cities. Safe City…