By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab’s Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has announced plans to develop Pakistan’s first satellite-based surveillance system, aimed at enhancing urban planning and monitoring across the province.Speaking at a meeting of the Punjab Special Spatial Planning Authority at the Civil Secretariat, Rafique said the initiative is being undertaken under the…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has called on law enforcement agencies to ensure the protection of citizens’ lives and property, stressing the need for stronger and more effective measures to prevent crime across the province.The governor made these remarks during separate meetings with newly appointed Inspector General…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Lahore High Court has expressed serious concern over prolonged road closures and traffic disruptions during matches of the Pakistan Super League, warning that the situation is contributing to worsening environmental conditions in the city.During a hearing related to smog control petitions, Justice Shahid Karim observed that while the…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The State Bank of Pakistan Banking Services Corporation, Lahore office, organized a webinar focusing on the implementation of the National Financial Education Roadmap across diverse segments in Pakistan’s rapidly evolving economic landscape.The session opened with remarks by Chief Manager Tariq Riaz, who highlighted the importance of financial education and…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The US–Pakistan Business Alliance has been formally launched in Pakistan, marking a significant step toward enhancing trade, investment, and economic cooperation between Pakistan and the United States.The initiative, led by Chairman Saad Ali Qureshi, aims to establish a dynamic platform connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders from both countries…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab, Abdul Kareem, has announced a series of welfare and administrative initiatives aimed at supporting police personnel and the families of fallen officers, while also ordering immediate action in a separate deadly shooting incident in Okara.Speaking at a ceremony held at the Central Police…
TEHRAN — Iran’s Armed Forces Operational Commander-in-Chief General Amir Hatami has issued a severe warning to adversaries, declaring that any attempt to launch a ground military operation against Iran would result in the complete annihilation of the attacking forces, with no survivors.Addressing a high-level military leadership meeting, General Hatami directed all operational headquarters to monitor…
Donald Trump’s first primetime address since the start of the Iran war on Wednesday evening left several questions unanswered. He said the core strategic objectives of the US-Israeli military operation were “nearing completion” a month into the war, and projected it would last another two to three weeks. The BBC’s Chief International Correspondent, Lyse Doucet,…
Islamabad (April 2, 2026) — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has stated that in the face of economic challenges caused by the ongoing regional conflict and war-like situation, the government is intensifying its austerity drive. He emphasized that the poor must be protected while the rich and government officials will have to make sacrifices.The Prime…
Rawalpindi (April 2, 2026) — Pakistan’s security forces conducted a successful intelligence-based operation in North Waziristan district along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, eliminating eight terrorists, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday.According to the ISPR press release, the movement of a group of “Khwarij” affiliated with the Indian proxy “Fitna al Khwarij” was detected on…
