Fifa says numerous empty seats were visible in the near-sell-out Group A match between South Korea and the Czech Republic because of fans remaining on concourses. Football’s world governing body announced an attendance of 44,985 at the 46,000-seat Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, leading to accusations they exaggerated the number of people in the stadium. The…
By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: At least 18 people were killed and 1,540 others injured in 1,334 road traffic crashes reported across Punjab during the last 24 hours, according to data released by the Emergency Services Department (ESD). Rescue teams responded to accidents in all 37 districts of the province. Of the injured,…
By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: A prestigious ceremony was held at a local educational institution in Lahore to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and China, highlighting the enduring friendship, cultural harmony, and growing educational cooperation between the two countries. The event was attended by the Chinese Consul General in…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan KHANEWAL: The Youth Affairs & Sports Department Multan, Punjab, successfully organized the Inter-District Men and Women Athletics Championship at the Sports Stadium in Multan on Friday as part of its Annual Sports Calendar. Athletes from all four districts of the Multan Division—Multan, Khanewal, Lodhran, and Vehari—participated in the championship, demonstrating…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE, June 12: Adviser to the Chief Minister Punjab, Rashid Iqbal Nasrullah, paid a detailed visit to Greater Iqbal Park on Friday to review ongoing development and construction projects and assess the progress of infrastructure upgrades aimed at enhancing public recreational facilities. During the visit, Managing Director PHA Lahore Raja…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE, June 12, 2026: Adviser to the Chief Minister Punjab on AI and Special Initiatives and Chairman of the Committee for Religious Affairs of the shrine of , Ali Dar, visited the complex to review ongoing development, restoration, and modernization projects. During the visit, officials provided a detailed briefing on…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab has completed the construction of 772 roads within two months under the Chief Minister Punjab Local Road Programme, officials said during a high-level review meeting chaired by Provincial Minister for Communications and Works (C&W) Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bharth. The meeting was attended by Secretary C&W Raja Jahangir Anwar,…
By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Commissioner Punjab Social Security Zulfiqar Ali Kharal chaired an important meeting of the Medical Wing Performance Review to assess healthcare service delivery and operational preparedness across Social Security hospitals. During the meeting, a detailed review was conducted regarding the availability and stock position of medicines in Social Security…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Secretary Youth Affairs and Sports Punjab Fazal ur Rehman chaired an important meeting at Punjab Stadium on Friday to review the development of a modern Athlete Databank Portal aimed at identifying and promoting sports talent across the province.During the meeting, a team from the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) presented…
According to a report by Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth, Israel is facing growing boycotts, travel bans and political pressure worldwide, prompting several countries to take action against Israeli ministers and settlers.The report, published Thursday under the headline “How Israel Became the World’s Most Boycotted Country,” said the Gaza war and Israeli policies in the West…
