Whether you’re buying a used motorcycle, confirming your own registration is in order, or just checking that a bike’s paperwork matches what the seller told you, every province now offers a free online way to look up registration details. Here’s how to do it wherever the motorcycle is registered. What You’ll Need At minimum, you need the motorcycle’s registration number exactly as it appears on the number plate or registration book. Some provincial systems also let you search by the owner’s CNIC. No documents need to be uploaded for a basic online check. Punjab: MTMIS Official portal: https://mtmis.excise.punjab.gov.pk Online Go…
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The federal government is working on a new national framework aimed at making Pakistan’s anti-poverty efforts more coordinated and significantly cheaper to run. Here’s what’s been proposed so far, and what it could mean for how poverty alleviation programs are delivered across the country. What’s Being Proposed The federal government has sought input from the provinces on a new national framework designed to better coordinate poverty-reduction efforts between federal and provincial governments, and to improve data-sharing among the various institutions working on poverty alleviation. According to Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation Pir Syed Imran Ahmed Shah, this coordinated approach could…
Arranging a death certificate is one of those tasks families often have to handle while already dealing with grief, so knowing the process in advance can save a lot of back-and-forth. In Punjab, you can register a death either in person at your local office or partly online through the Pak-ID system. Here’s exactly how it works. Step 1: Find the Right Office Where you register depends on where you live or where the death occurred: Major cities: Union Council (UC) office Smaller towns: Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) office Cantonment areas: Cantonment Board office Documents You’ll Need Hospital death certificate,…
Property fraud is a real risk in Pakistan, so before you buy, rent, or accept land as collateral, it’s worth verifying ownership records yourself rather than relying only on the seller’s paperwork. Each province now offers an online way to check these records, though the exact process and how far you can go without visiting an office differs by region. Here’s how it works wherever your property is located. What You’re Actually Checking: The Fard In Pakistan, the core ownership document is called a “fard” (also spelled “fard-e-malkiat”). It shows the registered owner’s name, the Khewat/Khatooni and Khasra numbers that…
Pakistan’s textile millers want to raise Pakistan textile exports by $3 billion in the next 12 months. Their plan is to help Pakistani fashion brands sell abroad and to make more products at home. The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) shared the plan at a first-of-its-kind meeting with retail brands. Here is the story in simple words. What Is the Plan? APTMA and the Chainstore Association of Pakistan (CAP) held their first Manufacturing Retail Working Session in Lahore. Leading retail brands and textile manufacturers sat together to talk about three things: Using more locally made products in place of…
Employers, universities, and visa offices often ask for documents attested or issued by the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC). If you are checking one, you can verify an IBCC certificate online in a few minutes, as long as it has a QR code. This guide shows which documents IBCC can verify, how to check each one, and what to do if there is no QR code. What IBCC Can Verify IBCC verifies only two kinds of documents: equivalence certificates issued by IBCC, and documents attested by IBCC. It also offers verification of IBCC result cards. This matters because IBCC cannot…
A public fight between two of the world’s best-known businessmen has reached India’s government. Elon Musk asked on X whether Mukesh Ambani is “the real boss of India,” saying Ambani is using political influence to keep Starlink out of the country. On Friday, October 9, 2026, India’s telecom minister rejected the claim. This Musk Ambani Starlink India row is about one big question: why has Starlink not launched yet? Here is the full story. What Musk Said On Thursday, Musk wrote that Starlink is licensed in more than 165 countries and has spent five years following every law and rule…
Someone has handed you a police document and you want to be sure it is real. Or you want to confirm that an FIR exists. In Pakistan, you can verify a police report online, but the right method depends on the type of document. This guide explains each route, what you can and cannot check, and how to spot a fake. First, Which Police Document Do You Have? People use the phrase “police report” for different papers. Pick the one that matches yours: Document Best Way to Verify Police character or clearance certificate (Punjab) Scan the QR code and use…
Türkiye (Turkey) has officially barred children under 15 from using social media. New rules published in the country’s Official Gazette on Saturday, October 10, 2026, say social network providers cannot offer their services to anyone under that age. Here is what the rules say, why they were introduced, and what they mean for platforms and parents. What the New Rules Say The regulations come from Türkiye’s Cyber Security Directorate. They put several duties on social media companies: Providers cannot offer services to children who have not reached the age of 15. For users aged 15 and older, platforms must offer…
Looking for the gold and silver rate today in Pakistan? On Saturday, October 10, 2026, 24K gold is trading at about Rs. 440,936 per tola, and silver is at about Rs. 6,512 per tola. Gold moved higher today after a rise in the international market. Here are the full rates by karat, plus what moves prices and how to read them. Last updated: October 10, 2026. Gold and silver rates can change more than once a day, so check with your local jeweller before you buy or sell. Gold Rate Today in Pakistan Gold Type Rate 24K gold, per tola…