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…
Author: M Awais
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched the Prime Minister’s Youth Chromebook Scheme to give 500,000 Chromebook laptops to students over two years. He announced it at a ceremony in Islamabad on Sunday, 25 October 2026, according to Dawn. Reports differ on who will qualify and how to apply, so this article separates what is confirmed from what is still unclear. What Was Announced Number: 500,000 Chromebooks. Time: Over two years. Who: Students across the country. The PM said students at religious seminaries are eligible, as in past schemes. Selection: The PM said distribution will be based on “ability and ability…
The National Identity Card for Overseas Pakistanis (NICOP) is NADRA’s ID card for Pakistani citizens living or working abroad. Most applicants can apply online through the Pak ID app. This guide explains who is eligible, the steps, the documents and the fees reported by recent sources. NADRA can change fees and rules, so confirm the amount shown in the app before you pay. Who Can Apply ProPakistani (23 July 2026) lists these groups as eligible: Pakistani citizens living, working or studying abroad. Pakistanis planning to stay abroad for a long time. Pakistanis who hold dual nationality of a recognised country.…
You can track a NADRA application from home using the Pak ID app, an SMS to 8400 or the NADRA helpline on 1777. All you need is your Tracking ID. This guide explains each method, what the reports say about the information you need and what to do if your application is delayed. NADRA changes its services from time to time, so confirm the current options on its official channels. What You Need Your Tracking ID from your application slip. Your PIN from the slip, if you use the app’s tracking option (ARY News, August 2026). A mobile phone, and…
You can apply for your first CNIC in Pakistan once you turn 18. If NADRA already holds your photo, fingerprints and iris scan against your B-Form, you can apply online through the Pak ID app. If those records are missing, you must visit a NADRA Registration Centre once. This guide explains both routes using NADRA’s recent notices and what to prepare. NADRA updates its rules from time to time, so confirm the details on its official channels. Who Can Apply NADRA’s guidelines of 7 October 2026, reported by ARY News, apply to citizens applying for a CNIC for the first…
Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has been released from the squad for the rest of the ODI tri-series against England and Sri Lanka so he can work on his batting in domestic cricket. Right-handed opener Sahibzada Farhan has been named as his replacement. The news came on Monday, 26 October 2026, according to Dawn. Here is what the board said, how the team stands in the series and what is still unknown. What Happened Saim asked to return to domestic cricket to work on his batting and regain confidence, according to Dawn. He raised the request with head coach Mike Hesson.…
Living abroad with Pakistani roots? NADRA issues two cards for people like you, and they are easy to mix up. This guide explains NICOP vs POC: who each card is for, what rights it gives, and how to decide which one you need. The Short Answer NICOP is for people who are still Pakistani citizens but live abroad. POC is for people who are not Pakistani citizens but have Pakistani roots, such as people who gave up their Pakistani citizenship. The big difference is citizenship. Everything else, including voting and passport rights, follows from that. What Is a NICOP? NICOP…
National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has advertised a job for a Unit Head – NOCs & Permissions at Assistant Vice President (AVP) level in Karachi. The post was listed on 25 October 2026 and is an on-site job. This article sets out what the listing says and how to find the official details. The last date, the qualifications and the duties are not confirmed, because I could not find the full advertisement. <!– –> Job at a Glance Employer: National Bank of Pakistan Post: Unit Head – NOCs & Permissions Grade: Assistant Vice President (AVP) Location: Karachi, on-site Published: 25…
Pakistan Single Window (PSW) is hiring an Assistant Director for Committee Management and Compliance. The advertisement asks for a degree of at least 16 years of education and at least 4 years of relevant experience. Applicants are asked to contact hr.support@psw.gov.pk. The details below come from the advertisement text only. I could not find the full notice, so the last date, location, salary and application steps are not confirmed. Quick Facts Employer: Pakistan Single Window (PSW) Post: Assistant Director (Committee Management and Compliance) Contact: hr.support@psw.gov.pk Last date: Not stated in the text I received Location: Not stated Salary: Not stated…
You can renew an expired CNIC in Pakistan online through NADRA’s Pak ID app or the NADRA online portal, and the new card can be delivered to your home. This guide explains the steps, the documents you may need and the fees. NADRA changes its rules and fees from time to time, so check the latest details on NADRA’s official channels before you apply. Ways to Renew Pak ID app: The app lets you renew an expired or soon-to-expire CNIC from your phone, according to ARY News (7 September 2026) and PhoneWorld (15 September 2025). NADRA online portal: A TechJuice…