National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is hiring Tellers (OG-III) in its Operations Group, and graduates from any subject can apply. No banking experience is needed. The last date to apply is 6 November 2026, and applications are online. Here are the eligibility rules, how to apply and what to watch out for. Job at a Glance Employer: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) Post: Teller (OG-III), Operations Group Education: Graduation or equivalent from an institution recognised by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Experience: Not required Age limit: 30 years or younger, counted on the last date to apply Posted: 26 October…
Author: M Awais
Instagram has announced a push into long videos. A new format called “Features” lets some creators post horizontal videos of up to 90 minutes. The company also announced Series, live streams in Reels and an Instagram app for Apple TV. The news came on 26 October 2026. Most of these features are tests with a limited group of creators, so most Instagram users cannot post or see them yet. Here is what was announced and what is still unclear. What Is “Features”? Features is a new horizontal video format for long content such as podcasts, interviews, comedy specials and vlogs,…
Microsoft has offered voluntary exit packages to about 60,000 employees, roughly a quarter of its global workforce. The offer was announced on Monday, 26 October 2026, and covers staff on selected teams in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and India. It is voluntary, and no one has to leave. Here is what Microsoft has said, who is covered and what is still unclear. What Microsoft Announced Who: About 60,000 employees, according to Dawn (AFP) and GeekWire. That is about 27% of Microsoft’s roughly 223,000 staff, using the Dawn figure. Where: The US, Canada, the UK and India. Type:…
You can update the address on your CNIC at a NADRA Registration Centre or through the Pak ID app. The documents you need depend on whether you are changing your current (temporary) address or your permanent address, and on whether you own or rent your home. This guide uses NADRA’s guidance reported by ARY News and Pakistan Observer in June to October 2026. NADRA can change the rules, so confirm the details before you go. Two Kinds of Address Current (temporary) address: Where you live now, including rented homes. Permanent address: Your long-term address on record, which needs stronger proof.…
If your mother’s or father’s name is wrong on your CNIC, you can ask NADRA to correct it. According to a December 2025 ARY News report, you must visit a NADRA Registration Centre, give biometric verification and bring the right family members as witnesses. Who must come with you depends on whether your parents are alive. This guide explains the rules, the steps, the documents and the fees reported so far. NADRA’s rules can change, so confirm the details with NADRA before you go. Who Must Come With You ARY News and BOL News (both 16 December 2025) describe these…
A Family Registration Certificate (FRC) is a NADRA document that shows who is in your family. You can apply at a NADRA Registration Centre, on NADRA’s Pak Identity website or in the Pak ID app. The fee was reported as Rs1,000 in August 2025. This guide explains the three kinds of FRC, the documents, the steps and the fee. NADRA can change its rules, so check the latest details in the app or at a centre. What Is an FRC Used For? A PhoneWorld guide (last updated November 2023) lists these common uses: Proving family links for visa, immigration or…
To have your child shown on a Family Registration Certificate (FRC), the child must first have a record in NADRA’s system, and you then apply for a new FRC that lists your family. The sources I read do not describe a separate “add a child to an existing FRC” form. Here is how NADRA’s own process appears to work, what you need and what to check. NADRA’s rules and fees change, so confirm the details in the Pak ID app or at a NADRA centre. What Is an FRC? A Family Registration Certificate is a NADRA document that lists the…
Just got married? Your CNIC will not change on its own. NADRA keeps its records separate from the Union Council, so you have to ask for the update yourself. This guide explains how to update marital status on a CNIC in Pakistan. It includes the steps NADRA outlined in late October 2026, the documents you need, and what it costs. What NADRA Said This Week On October 26, 2026, NADRA outlined how married citizens can update their marital status. It said you can do it online through the Pak ID app, or in person at a NADRA Registration Centre (NRC).…
Lost your CNIC? Don’t panic. NADRA can issue a replacement from the record it already holds, and you do not need to start from scratch. This guide shows you how to replace a lost CNIC in Pakistan, whether you apply on your phone or at a NADRA centre, what it costs, and the one rule that surprises many people: you do not need an FIR. Do You Need an FIR for a Lost CNIC? No. NADRA clarified this on October 22, 2026, after a citizen asked about it on social media. NADRA said it has no policy requiring an FIR…
Looking for the gold and silver rate today in Pakistan? On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, the latest rate issued by the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association puts 24K gold at Rs. 423,436 per tola, up Rs. 1,400, and silver at Rs. 5,878 per tola, up Rs. 20. Here are the full rates by karat, how prices moved over the last two weeks, and why you may see lower numbers on live price sites. Last updated: October 27, 2026. Gold and silver rates can change during the day, so confirm the final price with your jeweller. Gold Rate Today…