Washington — April 1, 2025US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a stark warning to Iran on Wednesday, stating that Washington is prepared to significantly widen its military campaign — including potential ground operations — if Tehran refuses to pursue a diplomatic resolution.Speaking at a press conference in Washington, Hegseth confirmed that American forces are…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore PakistanKasur: Managing Director WASA Kasur, Chaudhry Kashif Minhas, has ordered the immediate acceleration of desilting operations in drains and directed authorities to ensure that all open manholes are covered without delay, warning of strict action against negligent staff.Acting on the special instructions of Secretary Housing and Urban Development HUD&PHED Noorul Amin…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore PakistanLahore: Development work has commenced in 302 villages under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s Model Village Program, aimed at improving rural infrastructure and living standards across Punjab.The progress was reviewed during a meeting chaired by Minister for Local Government Zeeshan Rafique. Chief Executive Officer of Punjab Rural Municipal Services Company (PRMSC), Khurram…
By Dr. Ansab Ali, Lahore PakistanLahore: A key review meeting of the attached departments of the Housing Department Punjab was held under the chairmanship of Secretary Housing Punjab, Noor Ul Amin Mengal, where various matters were discussed in detail and important directions were issued.During the meeting, Additional Secretary (Admin) Madiha Tahir Shah and Deputy Secretary…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore PakistanLahore: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Provincial Minister for Communication and Works, Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bharth, to review the two-week progress of the ongoing plantation drive along the Lahore Ring Road.The meeting was attended by Secretary Communication and Works Sohail Ashraf, Chairman Ring Road Authority Safiullah Gondal, the…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore PakistanLahore: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Lahore has expressed serious concern over the alarming rise of quackery across Punjab, warning that unqualified and untrained individuals are openly practicing medicine, posing a grave threat to human lives.President PMA Lahore, Prof. Dr. Shahid Malik, stated that many such individuals are working in hospitals…
Lahore — Pakistani singer and actor Ali Zafar has won a landmark defamation case against fellow singer Meesha Shafi at a Sessions Court in Lahore. The court ruled in Zafar’s favour and imposed a fine of PKR 5 million (approximately USD 17,000) on Shafi.The case dates back to 2018 when Meesha Shafi publicly accused Ali…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Annual Results Announcement Ceremony was held at Hidayat Ismail School, marking a vibrant celebration of academic excellence and student achievements.The event was attended by distinguished guests including Prof. Dr. Masood Sohail as the chief guest, Ms. Imrana Kaneez (Founder of Hidayat Ismail School), Kashif Ahmed Sabzwari (Vice President,…
