Author: Zeeshan
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government has broadened its Immigration Facilitation Scheme for Visitors Participating in Short-term Activities in Designated Sectors (STV Scheme), introducing five new sectors and nearly 100 additional authorised organisations. The move aims to streamline access for international professionals invited to participate in short-duration work engagements. Under the expanded scheme, eligible visitors invited by authorised organisations can take part in approved short-term professional activities for up to 14 days without applying for an employment visa. The STV Scheme, previously covering 12 sectors, has now been extended to 17. The latest additions include Environment, Occupational Safety…
Murree: A shocking incident at Jhika Gali Chowk has triggered public outrage after a police officer handcuffed an overseas Pakistani to a roadside pole. The act, which was captured by onlookers and widely shared on social media, has drawn strong criticism from the public and raised serious questions about police conduct in the hill station. According to details, the altercation began between police constable Mubashir and a citizen, Khalid Latif, shortly after they exited the local court. The argument, initially verbal, escalated as both men reached Jhika Gali Chowk, where the situation took a violent turn. Constable Mubashir claimed that…
Dubai: Oman has introduced a significant reform to its residency regulations, extending the validity period of expatriate residency cards from three years to ten years. The decision marks one of the most substantial changes in the country’s civil status and immigration policies in recent years. The new regulation was issued by Lieutenant General Hassan bin Mohsin Al Shuraiqi, Inspector General of Police and Customs, amending the executive regulations of the Civil Status Law, according to a report published by Atheer newspaper. The reform aims to simplify administrative procedures and enhance convenience for expatriates living and working in Oman. Under the…
LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved the establishment of Special Courts for Overseas Pakistani Property under the Punjab Special Courts (Overseas Pakistani Property) Act 2025, in consultation with the Lahore High Court chief justice. The move aims to address the longstanding concerns of overseas Pakistanis regarding illegal property occupation and delayed justice in land-related cases. According to a notification issued by the Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD), district and additional district & sessions judges across all 37 districts of Punjab have been designated as judges of these special courts. The initiative marks a significant step toward institutionalising a separate…
The Islamabad Excise and Taxation Department has launched a new digital facility enabling overseas Pakistanis to register and transfer vehicles online through the PakID mobile application. The initiative eliminates the need for embassy visits or submission of power of attorney documents, marking a significant step toward digitizing public services for expatriates. According to Director of Excise Bilal Azam, the newly introduced system is designed to simplify and secure vehicle-related processes for overseas Pakistanis. “Now, for registration and transfer of the vehicle, they can download the PakID app. From there, they can record their biometrics, and we will ensure the vehicle’s…
A seminar was organized by the Global Pak Kashmir Supreme Council Chairman Raja Sikander khan and President Women Wing Global Pak Kashmir Supreme Council Mishal Masood at the National Press Club Islamabad, on the occasion of Black Day against the Illegal Indian occupation of occupied Kashmir.Chairman GPKSC Raja Sikander Khan welcomed all the guests in his welcome speech and briefed everyone about the 27th October Black Day and also said that his organisation and himself are committed to raise their voice at every stage and at every forum for the right of self determination of their brothers & sisters of…