Washington — US President Donald Trump blasted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a heated phone call, calling him “crazy” and “ungrateful” over Israel’s continued strikes on Lebanon, according to American media reports. Officials described it as the worst call between the two leaders since Trump began his second term.The confrontation was triggered by Iran’s…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Minister for Housing and Urban Development held a Khuli Katcheri in his constituency, where residents presented a range of individual and community issues related to civic services and development projects.During the open court session, citizens raised concerns regarding sewerage, sanitation, road repairs, ongoing development schemes, and other public service…
By Dr. Ansab Ali, Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab’s largest-ever sewerage cleaning and desilting campaign has achieved 95 percent of its targets, with authorities intensifying efforts to complete the remaining work before the onset of the monsoon season.The province-wide initiative was launched on the directives of to improve urban drainage infrastructure and reduce the risk of flooding…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab government has directed all public offices across the province to transition completely to a digital filing platform by July 1, as part of a major administrative reform aimed at eliminating paper-based processes, enhancing transparency, and reducing government expenditure.Under the directive, all regional and district field offices will be…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, PakistanNEELUM VALLEY: President of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Leader of the Opposition in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Shah Ghulam Qadir, has announced that historic development projects will soon be launched across Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) to accelerate socio-economic progress and improve public services.Addressing a large…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Multan has arrested five members of an organized gang allegedly involved in financial fraud by impersonating bank officials and stealing money from citizens’ accounts.The operation was conducted on the special directives of NCCIA Punjab Director Muhammad Ali Waseem.According to NCCIA officials, the suspects…
434 Killed in 43,160 Road Accidents Across PunjabBy Dr. Ansab Ali, Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122) rescued 236,593 victims while responding to 235,522 emergencies across the province during May 2026, according to Secretary Emergency Services Department Dr. Rizwan Naseer.Chairing the monthly operational performance review meeting on Monday, Dr. Naseer expressed serious concern…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan welcomed Bilawal Bhutto Zardari upon his arrival at Skardu Airport. Also present on the occasion were Syed Mehdi Shah and Pakistan Peoples Party leaders Nayyar Bukhari, Humayun Khan, Nadeem Afzal Chan and Najmuddin Khan.Speaking on the occasion, Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan…
