Mardan, KP — April 1, 2025At least nine miners were killed and three others injured after a devastating landslide struck a mining site in the Nang Abad Drang area of Tehsil Rustam, Mardan district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.The incident occurred while miners were actively working at the site when the ground gave way, burying several workers under…
Islamabad — April 1, 2025In a swift display of law enforcement efficiency, Islamabad Police have arrested all suspects involved in the murder of businessman Amir Awan, who was killed during a robbery, within less than 24 hours of the incident.Addressing a joint press conference alongside the Inspector General (IG) of Islamabad Police, Minister of State…
Islamabad — April 1, 2025The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has announced a significant increase in Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices, effective from April 1, 2025.According to the official notification, LPG prices have been raised by Rs78.28 per kilogram, bringing the new retail price to Rs304.12 per kg.As a direct result of this hike,…
Washington — April 1, 2025US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a stark warning to Iran on Wednesday, stating that Washington is prepared to significantly widen its military campaign — including potential ground operations — if Tehran refuses to pursue a diplomatic resolution.Speaking at a press conference in Washington, Hegseth confirmed that American forces are…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore PakistanKasur: Managing Director WASA Kasur, Chaudhry Kashif Minhas, has ordered the immediate acceleration of desilting operations in drains and directed authorities to ensure that all open manholes are covered without delay, warning of strict action against negligent staff.Acting on the special instructions of Secretary Housing and Urban Development HUD&PHED Noorul Amin…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore PakistanLahore: Development work has commenced in 302 villages under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s Model Village Program, aimed at improving rural infrastructure and living standards across Punjab.The progress was reviewed during a meeting chaired by Minister for Local Government Zeeshan Rafique. Chief Executive Officer of Punjab Rural Municipal Services Company (PRMSC), Khurram…
By Dr. Ansab Ali, Lahore PakistanLahore: A key review meeting of the attached departments of the Housing Department Punjab was held under the chairmanship of Secretary Housing Punjab, Noor Ul Amin Mengal, where various matters were discussed in detail and important directions were issued.During the meeting, Additional Secretary (Admin) Madiha Tahir Shah and Deputy Secretary…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore PakistanLahore: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Provincial Minister for Communication and Works, Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bharth, to review the two-week progress of the ongoing plantation drive along the Lahore Ring Road.The meeting was attended by Secretary Communication and Works Sohail Ashraf, Chairman Ring Road Authority Safiullah Gondal, the…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore PakistanLahore: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Lahore has expressed serious concern over the alarming rise of quackery across Punjab, warning that unqualified and untrained individuals are openly practicing medicine, posing a grave threat to human lives.President PMA Lahore, Prof. Dr. Shahid Malik, stated that many such individuals are working in hospitals…
