LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced strict measures against clerics found delivering hate speeches, including a complete ban on government perks and honoraria, officials said on Monday.Under the new policy, all allowances and privileges provided to individuals spreading sectarian or inflammatory messages will be suspended. The decision follows a review of recommendations from the provincial…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed to further strengthen cooperation in the fight against terrorism and ensure the uninterrupted progress of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), officials said.During high-level discussions, Pakistani authorities briefed Chinese representatives on the country’s comprehensive counter-terrorism measures. China expressed satisfaction with the steps taken to protect its citizens and ongoing projects…
LONDON/ASIA MARKETS: Global oil prices declined sharply following the escalating political crisis in Venezuela, as markets reacted to reports of U.S. military action in the South American country.According to international news agencies, Brent crude in Asian trading fell by 0.63 percent, closing at $60.37 per barrel. Similarly, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped 0.70 percent,…
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…
