By Staff Reporter Farzana Chaudhry LAHORE: On the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a comprehensive survey to assess losses and ensure the rehabilitation of flood victims is being conducted across the province with full dedication and transparency. According to a detailed briefing presented to the Chief Minister, 2,233 survey teams have reached…
By Staff Reporter Muhammad Shahzad LAHORE: Pakistan’s solar energy transition is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, with the country importing 12.7 gigawatts (GW) worth of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules between July 2024 and March 2025, official data shows. The figure represents nearly one-fourth of Pakistan’s total installed power generation capacity of 46.6GW, marking a significant…
By Staff Reporter Farzana ChaudhryLAHORE: Principal of Ameer-ud-Din Medical College (AMC), Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal, has said that teachers are the true architects of the nation and the guiding force behind the development of future generations. He described teachers as “the beauty of society,” emphasizing that their dedication and hard work form the cornerstone of…
While obtaining a Computerised National Identity Card is essential for accessing education, banking services, voting rights, and other legal or financial transactions, as well as for employment, its timely cancellation by the family members after the death of any person is equally important to prevent complications in inheritance, pension claims, and other legal matters, Associated…
By Staff Reporter Muhammad ShahzadLAHORE: Punjab’s Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bokhari, has accused the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) of violating constitutional boundaries by meddling in Punjab’s provincial matters, terming such actions an attempt to gain political mileage. In a strong statement on Saturday, Bokhari said the PPP leadership had been “consistently overstepping its…
Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon and Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari have exchanged a fresh round of accusations, further intensifying the ongoing war of words between the Pakistan Peoples Party and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz. Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has accused the Punjab government of carrying out a campaign against the Pakistan…
Muslim countries, backing the Gaza peace proposal, have welcomed steps taken by Hamas in response to US President Donald Trump’s plan. They have called the move a genuine opportunity to secure a ceasefire and end the crisis in the region, the Foreign Office said. The statement came as Hamas, the Palestinian group that controls Gaza,…
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana insists her team will remain unfazed by the political undertones surrounding their Women’s World Cup clash against India in Colombo on Sunday, saying their focus will stay firmly on cricket. The high-voltage fixture comes barely a week after the men’s Asia Cup, where Indian players reportedly refused to shake hands with…
INDONESIA: Newly crowned world champion Marc Marquez and polesitter Marco Bezzecchi crashed out at high speed after colliding in the opening lap as Spanish rookie Fermin Aldeguer won a chaotic Indonesia MotoGP on Sunday. Spanish great Marquez “suffered an injury to his right collarbone” and will fly to Madrid for medical tests, his Ducati team…
COLOMBO: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her Pakistan counterpart Fatima Sana did not shake hands at the toss of Sunday’s Women’s World Cup cricket match, mirroring the actions of their men’s teams. Sana won the toss and chose to field at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium, where there were also no formal greetings between the players…
