NEW YORK: The United Nations Secretary-General has condemned recent U.S. actions against Venezuela, describing them as a clear violation of international law and the UN Charter.In a statement, the UN chief urged all parties to fully respect the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and non-interference in accordance with international norms. He emphasized that the use…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The National Women Journalists Forum (NWJF) organised a Quran Khwani at the Lahore Press Club to offer Isal-e-Sawab for its departed council members and the deceased loved ones of its members.Special prayers were offered for the forgiveness and elevation of ranks of senior journalist and columnist Shamaila Iqbal, senior news editor…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Minister for Local Government Zeeshan Rafique has directed authorities to adopt the waste management models of China and Japan in the “Suthra Punjab” initiative, stressing that waste should be treated as a valuable resource rather than a problem.The minister issued the directives while chairing a meeting of the Suthra Punjab…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has highlighted the growing strategic and economic importance of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), describing the region as a key northern gateway for trade, investment and regional connectivity.Speaking at a think tank session held at the PCJCCI Secretariat on…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Kashmiri people’s Right to Self-Determination Day was observed at an event organised under the auspices of the Kashmir Center Lahore, with speakers urging the international community to uphold United Nations resolutions guaranteeing the Kashmiri people the right to decide their political future.The gathering aimed to remind the world of…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: At least 13 people were killed and 1,254 others injured in 1,095 road traffic crashes reported across Punjab over the past 24 hours, according to the Emergency Services Department (ESD).In a statement, the ESD said it responded to accidents in all 37 districts of the province. Of the injured, 529 people…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Lahore Police have arrested more than 11,500 drug peddlers and registered over 11,000 cases in a year-long anti-narcotics drive aimed at curbing the spread of drugs in the provincial capital, police officials said on Monday.According to a police spokesperson, a total of 11,573 suspects were arrested and 11,294 cases were…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab government is set to launch a digital dashboard for a comprehensive census of manhole covers across the province, as part of a broader crackdown on the growing menace of manhole cover theft.A high-level meeting, held on the directives of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, reviewed measures to ensure…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Usman Anwar has ordered further tightening of security at riverine check posts across the province, following a comprehensive review of their operational readiness, human resources and infrastructure.Chairing a high-level meeting at the Central Police Office on Monday, the IG reviewed the performance of officers…
Ofcom has made “urgent contact” with Elon Musk’s company xAI following reports its AI tool Grok can be used to make “sexualised images of children” and undress women. A spokesperson for the regulator said it was also investigating concerns Grok has been producing “undressed images” of people. The BBC has seen several examples on the…
