Author: Rashid Mehmood

Rashid explores the rich culture, heritage, and social fabric of Pakistan. His work brings to life the traditions, customs, and stories that define the nation's unique identity.

If you dream about visiting Romania, you will see Dracula’s homeland, mystical castles and beautiful terrain. This complete guide presents information about Romania visa applications from Pakistan, along with visa types, fees, and mandatory paperwork, while offering vital steps to streamline your application process. Types of Romania Visas Before starting your application, determine the type of visa that matches your purpose of travel: The visa options feature separate eligibility requirements and payment costs. Choose the one that best suits your intended visit. Invitation Letter A short-stay visa application from Pakistani nationals requires an official invitation letter. A required endorsement comes…

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On Thursday, the PTA issued new consumer service shortcodes to help mobile users block unwanted messages and secure their devices. Mobile users in Pakistan can now use shortcodes from PTA to handle their device permissions and stop spam messages. The codes give mobile users specific tools to manage unwanted messages and vital services through their devices. PTA SMS Short Codes Here are the shortcodes: PTA uses these shortcodes to create better mobile service experiences that protect user data. These tools help protect users as they shape their unique communication gateway.

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Creating an Alfa account is not difficult. Anyone qualified and able to read English can do so. With the Alfa app, you can earn extra money for free. Alfa is the payment system for Digital Online, and Alfalah is its Real Bank name. For mobile phone banking services customers, they provide a simple name, “Alfa.” You are in the right place if you want to create an Alfa account, as I tell you how to create an Alfa account using the Alfa app.     How to Create an Alfa Wallet Account You can create an Alfa account by…

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In the UAE, DU Caller Tunes transforms the caller’s experience. Instead of hearing your standard ringtone, let your friends and family hear your favorite songs whenever they call. DU Calling Tunes ensures that every call is personalized to your tastes, if it’s trending music, heartfelt naats, or modern melodies. How to Subscribe DU Caller Tunes 2025 Setting up your caller tunes with DU is extremely easy. Follow these steps: Subscription Charges DU Caller Tunes Coverage This service is available in UAE, including: Terms and Conditions With DU Caller Tunes, with every call, you make it an opportunity to show off…

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Tech enthusiasts and Apple lovers in Pakistan are eagerly waiting for the launch of the iPhone 16. All the information about the price, designs, and features of flagship devices is online. An American company plans to introduce the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro in mid-September this year. Lovers of this technology can expect novel and outstanding features, including deep and advanced upgraded artificial intelligence features, in the high-end models. Before the launch, it was possible to read tens of posts about new designs and technological solutions added to the future device. iPhone 16 Expected Price in Pakistan iPhone 16…

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For Pakistan nationals intending to find out the potential of the new market of the United Arab Emirates for employment, the ‘Job Seeker Visa’ is the most suitable. The UAE issues a visit visa for searching for a job, but a host/sponsor is not mandatory for this visa for one time only. There is some flexibility regarding a job-seeker visa; people can acquire a visa of 60 days, 90 days, or 120 -days validity. Dubai Job Seeker Visa Eligibility To get a visit visa for exploring job opportunities, the applicant must fulfill the following requirements: Job Seeker Visa Required Documents…

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launched the ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar’ housing scheme to offer affordable houses and installment plans. The inaugural ceremony was held in the provincial capital, Lahore, where the Chief Minister spoke about the importance of having one’s own house. The CM said those with their own homes do not know the pain of not having a home. Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Scheme 2024 Punjab‘s government is financially providing up to Rs 15 lac of interest-free loans, which will be provided in easy installments over seven years. Such housing loans will be available for the construction of…

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People in Pakistan are in for a treat on August 19 tonight because the full moon that will light up the sky will be officially termed both a ‘supermoon’ and a ‘blue moon.’ The astrological event is soon expected to occur, giving a show that might not be repeated in the evening skies for years to come. It was scheduled at 23:26 PST in Pakistan. It can be witnessed all over the country. This rare event of a ‘super blue moon’ occurs only when the lunar phases of a supermoon and blue oc occur together in a calendar, SUPARCO said…

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Various individuals also took a day off work in August, which was the day of independence in Pakistan, to commemorate the country’s achievement of independence. The federal government released the schedule of public and optional holidays in December 2023. The notification contains information about holidays and festivals for Muslims and minorities. Public holidays are occasions that are declared throughout the year to be celebrated among the populace. According to the official public holiday notification for the calendar of 2024, there will not be any public holiday in Pakistan in August 2024. Upcoming Public Holiday in Pakistan September 2024 The holiday…

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Anyone needing a Domicile and Permanent Residential Certificate (PRC) in Karachi can apply to the district’s Deputy Commissioner (DC) Office. Here’s a complete guide to help you through the process: Domicile Karachi Documents Required Before visiting the DC Office, ensure you have the following documents ready: How to Apply for Domicile and PRC in Karachi Processing Time Your Domicile and PRC should be available for collection within 15 days of completing the submission.

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NADRA is the authority that provides NICOP to the intending foreign-bound Pakistanis or those settled in other countries. They only scattered power over NICOP to NADRA, which can automatically manage and record all the overseas Pakistanis living in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, or any foreign country. Every citizen holding dual nationality and having a NICOP card can do it without issue, as visa-free entry into Pakistan is not an issue. Pakistani residents of the UAE can obtain the new Smart NICOP through the Nadra centre in the Pakistan embassy. People in the UAE can, for example, use the Pak Identity…

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The Punjab government has set what is referred to as the District Collector (DC) rate, which serves as a minimum property price. This rate is applied in computing the taxes and duties relative to real estate sales and property appraisals. The DC rate is set by the district collector or any other relevant authority to ensure that property transfers happen with proper documentation and that taxes are collected properly from every property holder. It also assists in combating tax evasion and under-assessment of property value. The local government’s official site displays the DC rate list for large cities such as…

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People can be relieved from expensive power tariffs, especially in offices or homes during hot sunny months when ACs are used to save for higher temperatures and embrace an invite to solar savings system. This form of energy allows users to create their own personal electricity. If there is surplus energy within a given period, users can also sell the extra electricity to the national grid. People require power according to the conditions of their households, and they can install a solar setup of the required capacity. Various capacities of ACs are installed in homes based on the sizes of…

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The District Collector Rate, or DC rate, is the minimum revised value of properties the government decides based on on-premises location and other considerations. Hence, the DC rate is the standard for establishing taxation and duties involving property dealings and assessment. This is introduced by the District Collector or any other comparable officer and aims to ensure that property transfer details are recorded at this minimum rate, which is then utilized to discharge the tax. How to Access DC Rate List Punjab The DC property rate list is explained below so that individuals in Punjab can understand the procedure for…

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The ‘Apni Chat Apna Ghar’ scheme has been in the pipeline for a long, and Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is all set to unveil it anytime soon, probably on the 14th of August. This historic scheme will aim to address issues of the houses to the people of Punjab, emphasizing those who cannot afford decent shelter. First, prototype homes will be constructed to facilitate the scheme’s conceptualization. These homes will have living rooms, as dictated by the chief minister. To ease the process, a toll-free number will be provided to the public so they can ask any question they want.…

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