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New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
India resumes granting visas in six categories to Afghan nationals
NEW DELHI: India has re-started issuing visas to citizens of Taliban-ruled Afghanistan in six categories, including Student, Business, Medical, Medical Attendant, Entry and UN Diplomat, according to notification issued by the government. Incidentally, the government's decision has come nearly five years after India suspended all visa services to Afghan nationals and had closed its embassies and consulates following a regime change in that country. In the mean time, though the government of India did not make any formal announcement with regard to the resumption of visa services to Afghan nationals, a window on the country's visa portal has been created for online application, which reads 'Afghan Visa (For Afghanistan National) Apply Here'. On the portal, once somebody clicks on the window, the next page opens with six separate links – Business Visa, Student Visa, Medical Visa, Medical Attendant Visa, Entry Visa and UN Diplomat Visa and on the website it is written 'Afghan nationals may apply for an online visa'. According to the guidelines issued on the website, the applicant must upload 'a recent front facing photograph with white background and photo/bio page of Passport and National Identity Card (Tazkira) containing personal details such as name, date of birth, nationality, expiry date etc.'
NDTV
05-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Pakistani Man Arrested While Trying To Cross Into India Near Gurdaspur In Punjab
A man from Pakistan was arrested last night in Punjab's Gurdaspur while trying to cross the International Border illegally. The 24-year-old man was caught by the Punjab Police. The intruder, identified as Husnain, was carrying Pakistan's National Identity Card when he was caught by the Punjab Police. The cops found Pakistani currency worth Rs 40 on Husnain. Sources in the Punjab Police told NDTV that the man is mentally ill and was wandering near the international border when he illegally crossed over into India. So far, the cops have not found any terror link. The man's arrest comes against the backdrop of heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians were shot dead by terrorists. India has vowed vengeance for the worst-ever attack in Jammu and Kashmir since Pulwama in 2019. New Delhi acted strongly and has put the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 in abeyance, shutting the Attari border with Pakistan in Punjab, revoking visas granted to all Pakistani nationals and asking them to leave India or face a three-year jail term.
Ya Biladi
03-05-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Morocco advances e-government with new digital identity agreement
The Ministry of Digital Transition and Administrative Reform and the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) signed a framework agreement on Friday in Rabat to advance e-government and expand the secure use of digital identity linked to the new electronic National Identity Card. Signed by Minister Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni and the Director General of National Security and Territorial Surveillance, Abdellatif Hammouchi, the partnership aligns with the Royal High Directives and the «Digital Morocco 2030» strategy. It aims to improve citizens' access to public services through strengthened institutional cooperation. The agreement sets out a legal and organizational framework to enhance coordination between the two parties. It will enable the rollout of identity verification services through the national trusted third-party platform and foster interoperability across public administrations. It also seeks to accelerate the digital transformation of the public sector by replacing physical procedures with seamless, secure digital services—placing user experience at the heart of this shift.
Express Tribune
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
ATC convicts 82 PTI workers for rioting
A special anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Friday, convicted 82 accused, involved in riots during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest in Islamabad on November 24 and 26, last year, but ordered their release by setting off their pre-conviction detention period against their sentence. Special ATC Judge Amjad Ali Shah, dropped the terrorism charges against the 82 convicts following their confession to the crimes, and discharged all the 24 cases registered against them. However, the court issued arrest warrants for more than 1,000 accused, who skipped the hearing. The court had summoned a total of 1,609 accused in the 24 cases of rioting, vandalism, arson, protest and road blocking in the D-Chowk of the federal capital on November 24 and 26, 2024 during the PTI protest. Of these cases, 15 were registered in Attock district and nine in Rawalpindi district. A total of 568 accused appeared in the court. At the outset of the hearing, the prosecution offered all the accused that it they confessed to the crimes, they would be released after their detention would be taken as their jail term. On that 82 PTI workers accepted this offer and confessed. The judge convicted the men, ordering that the time spent in jail by these workers would be considered as the sentence. They were also acquitted of terrorism. Fines of Rs2,000 each were imposed against those involved in injuring the police. However, the workers who refused to confess were formally charged and the court summoned the witnesses against them. To avoid the rush in the courtroom, the court set three days of hearing on May 7, 8, and 9. On each day, eight cases would be heard. For the remaining more than 1,000 absentees, the court cancelled their bail and issued their arrest warrants. As per the law, their computerised National Identity Card were blocked and their bank accounts had been frozen. SC bail The Supreme Court on Friday granted pre-arrest bail to PTI leader Hafiz Farhat Abbas and approved the bail of party Senator Ejaz Chaudhry, in cases related to the violent protests on May 9, 2023. A three-member bench headed by Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan heard the cases. On the plea of Abbas, the petitioner's lawyer informed the court that the pre-arrest bail of co-accused Imtiaz Sheikh had also been approved by the apex court. The special prosecutor argued in the court that the trial court had declared Abbas as fugitive. However, Justice Afghan remarked that the relevant court would look into the matter whether he was a fugitive or not, adding that when the investigation was completed what was the need for arresting the accused. On the petition of Senator Chaudhry, the court approved the bail and order the petitioner to submit bond of Rs100,000 to the trial court. The court was informed that Chaudhry had been arrested since May 11, 2023 on charges of inciting people and hatching conspiracy.
Express Tribune
01-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
NADRA upgrades non-chip CNIC with new smart features
Listen to article The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has introduced an upgraded version of the non-chip National Identity Card, offering improved security, accessibility, and affordability. The update aims to provide citizens with digital features, that were earlier limited to chip-based identity cards, while maintaining a lower cost than the SMART NICs. Other updates includes: Bilingual Information: Details on the card are provided in both English and Urdu for consistency with passports and official documents. QR Code Integration: The card includes a QR code, enabling users to access their digital identity via the Pak ID mobile app. In comparison a chip-based CNIC holds relevant data of the holder, while could be used for various purposes, without an internet connection. Special Benefits for Organ Donors: Registered organ donors will have a unique symbol on their card and enjoy lifetime validity. Exclusive Features for Persons with Disabilities: Cards for individuals with disabilities include distinct markers and lifetime validity. The new card is available for renewal, data modification, or replacement in case of loss. The pricing for the upgraded non-chip ID is as follows: Normal: Rs400 (31-day delivery) Urgent: Rs1,150 (15-day delivery) Executive: Rs2,150 (9-day delivery) First-time applicants aged 18: Free (normal category) Separately, NADRA also revised the Smart CNIC fee structure for 2025. New Smart CNICs now cost Rs750 for normal, Rs1,500 for urgent, and Rs2,500 for executive processing. These updates are part of NADRA's ongoing efforts to modernise national ID systems and support digital governance in Pakistan.
