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Punjab Driving License Without Test: Official Clarification & Risks
24 January, 2026 0 14

A viral message circulating on WhatsApp and social media in Pakistan claims that residents of Punjab can obtain a driving license without appearing for a test. The message directs applicants to a website called dastakpunjab.online and instructs them to submit personal information and pay fees via Easypaisa or JazzCash. It falsely suggests that the service is part of the “Driving License
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Pakistan launches PM Health Card 2026, offering Rs 1 million in free medical coverage
24 January, 2026 0 12

The PM Health Card 2026 has been relaunched in Pakistan, offering free medical treatment up to Rs 1 million per family. Also known as the Sehat Sahulat Program, this government-funded health insurance initiative provides eligible families with cashless treatment at approved hospitals across selected regions of the country. The program was relaunched under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to restore
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Punjab government approves 1,000 electric buses and announces new job opportunities
24 January, 2026 0 10

The Punjab cabinet approved a broad set of policy decisions across agriculture, employment, public transport, health, education, and governance, outlining what Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif described as a roadmap for inclusive development. During its 32nd meeting, the cabinet launched the “Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar” program to allocate state-owned agricultural land for cultivation. Authorities
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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and Redmi 15 now available in Pakistan from Rs. 2,161 per month
24 January, 2026 0 10

Purchasing a new smartphone in a single payment can be challenging as prices continue to rise, but a new installment offer now makes it easier for eligible customers to buy select Samsung and Xiaomi Redmi phones with 0% financing. Monthly payments start as low as Rs. 1,192, allowing consumers to spread costs without additional interest.
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Pakistan moves to resolve $799 million PTCL privatization dispute after 16 years
24 January, 2026 0 9

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has arrived in Dubai to hold talks with UAE telecom giant Etisalat to resolve a long-standing dispute over nearly $799 million related to the stalled privatisation of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited. The visit, confirmed by Pakistan’s Foreign Office, aims to break a deadlock that has persisted for more than 16 years after Etisalat
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Foreign Nationals from Specific Countries Eligible to Convert Driving Licenses to Dubai License
24 January, 2026 0 9

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) allows eligible residents to exchange valid foreign driving licenses for a Dubai driving license, streamlining the process and eliminating the need for
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FAA Establishes New Drone No-Fly Zone Around DHS Facilities and Operations
23 January, 2026 0 6

The Federal Aviation Administration has introduced a new drone no-fly zone specifically around Department of Homeland Security facilities and operations. Under this regulation, drones are prohibited
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Trump Secures “Total and Permanent” U.S. Access to Greenland, NATO Urged to Strengthen Arctic Security
23 January, 2026 0 11

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he had secured what he described as total and permanent U.S. access to Greenland through a framework agreement with NATO. NATO’s leadership
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UK PM Keir Starmer Welcomes Trump’s Decision to Drop Greenland Tariff Threats
23 January, 2026 0 5

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to step back from threatening tariffs against European countries that opposed his earlier remarks about
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