Karachi, Pakistan – February 14, 2026: Unknown burglars broke into a gold jeweler’s shop in Ghanchi Market, Malir City, Karachi, overnight and escaped with the entire safe containing more than half a kilogram (over 500 grams) of gold and PKR 500,000 in cash.According to police and the shop owner, Iqbal, the stolen gold is valued…
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed that those killed at the school include: 12-year-old Kylie Smith, 12-year-old Abel Mwansa, 12-year-old Zoey Benoit, 12-year-old Ticaria Lampert, 13-year-old Ezekiel Schofield, and 39-year-old teacher Shannda Aviugana-Durand.
Islamabad, PakistanISLAMABAD — A delegation from the Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) met with Parliamentary Secretary for Commerce Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti to discuss the alarming rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Pakistan, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and respiratory illnesses.The delegation included General Secretary Sanaullah Ghumman, Vice President Ghulam Abbas, and former FBR Commissioner Abdul…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — On the occasion of the 9th anniversary of the Faisal Chowk tragedy on Mall Road, Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Kareem visited the residence of martyred DIG Captain (R) Syed Ahmad Mubeen and met his mother. The IG offered Fateha and special prayers for the eternal peace and elevation…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Punjab Minister for Local Government Zeeshan Rafique has directed contractors to strictly implement the beat system to improve cleanliness operations under the province-wide sanitation drive, Suthra Punjab Authority.He issued the directives while presiding over a meeting at the Civil Secretariat. MPA Arshad Malik, Director General Suthra Punjab Authority Babar…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE — An important meeting on minority graveyard land was held under the chairmanship of Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora, during which officials were directed to immediately identify areas lacking graveyard facilities and submit district-wise reports and proposals without delay.The minister said that implementation of the directives of…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — A spiritual kirtan ceremony was held at the historic gurdwara of Aitchison College to commemorate the completion of 140 years of the institution, bringing together members of the Sikh community, students and faculty in a celebration of faith and interfaith harmony.Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora attended the…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — On the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Provincial Minister for Housing Bilal Yasin conducted the computerized balloting of plot numbers under the government’s “Apni Zameen, Apna Ghar” initiative, aimed at providing free residential plots to homeless and deserving families.Secretary Housing Noor-ul-Amin Mengal and Director General Punjab Housing…
