US visa fees about to get a lot more expensive. The United States will begin charging a $250 (Rs. 71,338) “visa integrity fee” to nonimmigrant visitors as part of former President Donald Trump’s newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act, CNBC reported. The fee, set to take effect in fiscal year 2025 starting October 1, will apply […]
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LHC Christian waiter faces dismissal for using ‘Judges-Only’ plates, spoon
LHC Christian waiter faces dismissal for using ‘Judges-Only’ plates. A number of employees of the exclusive Judges’ Rest House of Lahore High Court landed in controversy for using crockery reserved for honourable judges. The development sparked outrage on social media, not for the offence itself, but for what many are calling a sheer example of […]
Buy an iPhone 16 for Rs. 26,417 a Month at 0% Markup
Buy an iPhone 16 for Rs. 26,417 a Month at 0% Markup. Bank Alfalah has launched a limited-time installment plan for the iPhone 16 series, offering customers the option to purchase Apple’s latest flagship devices at 0% markup. The offer covers all models in the lineup, including the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and […]
Interior minister Mohsin Naqvi launches online women police station
Interior minister Mohsin Naqvi launches an online women police station. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday launched the Online Women Police Station and the 1Info mobile application during his visit to Islamabad’s Safe City Headquarters—an important move toward modernising law enforcement through technology and enhancing public safety. Women-centric police station The newly launched Online […]
HEC approves health benefits for employees amid economic hardship
HEC approves health benefits for employees amid economic hardship. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has endorsed ongoing health benefits for its employees and their spouses amid financial strains. The decision was made during the HEC’s 44th meeting, chaired by Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed. The new policy extends these health benefits not only to contract employees but […]
FBR imposes up to 3% levy on vehicles; details inside
FBR imposes up to 3% levy on vehicles. To boost the use of electric vehicles in Pakistan, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Levy ranging from 1 percent to 3pc on locally manufactured, assembled, and imported traditional engine vehicles. A formal notification has been issued, introducing the new […]
‘Mai Bik Gaya’: Employee’s sarcastic resignation goes viral
Employee’s sarcastic resignation goes viral. A short yet sarcastic honest resignation letter has taken social media by storm, offering a humorous glimpse into the workplace realities of today’s job market. The viral letter, allegedly penned by a man named Dayitva Shah, was shared on LinkedIn by Shubham Gane, the founder and CEO of Hinglish, a […]
Vaping during pregnancy may alter baby’s skull structure: Study
Vaping during pregnancy may alter baby’s skull structure. A recent study has highlighted that vaping during pregnancy, even without nicotine, may cause changes in the structural development of a baby’s skull in the womb. The study, conducted by researchers at Ohio State University College of Medicine, examined the impact of two commonly used ingredients in […]