Reuters Democrats and Republicans have come together to mourn former US Vice-President Dick Cheney at his funeral in Washington DC. Cheney, who served under President George W Bush from 2001-09, died from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease in early November. He was 84. Bush, a Republican, said in his eulogy: “In a…
More than 250 people have been arrested in Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of President Donald Trump’s escalating crackdown on undocumented immigration, US officials say. Charlotte is the latest US city that Trump has targeted with federal troops, following similar measures in bigger cities like Chicago and Los Angeles earlier this year. Officials with the…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan In a first-of-its-kind initiative on World Children’s Day, Punjab Minister for School Education Rana Sikandar Hayat symbolically handed over his ministerial responsibilities to a high-achieving matric student, Abuzar, empowering him to experience governance and decision-making firsthand. Abuzar arrived at the School Education Department in the Minister’s official vehicle, where senior officials…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan Director General Punjab Food Authority (PFA) Asim Javaid celebrated World Children’s Day with students at Government Sulemania Junior Model School, Samanabad, where he joined a cake-cutting ceremony and distributed nutritious meals providing 480 calories per child. This year’s observance was held under the theme “My Day, My Right.” Speaking on…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan A promotion rank-pinning ceremony was held at the Central Police Office following the directions of Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar to formally elevate officers to the rank of Inspector. IG Punjab personally pinned the new ranks on 49 officers, including 18 from Sheikhupura Region, 17 from Sargodha…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has launched a nationwide rollout of free SIMs for its new Social Protection Wallet, with the pilot phase showing an exceptionally strong response. Beginning on 17 November across 41 districts, more than 22,000 free SIMs were issued within just two days, against a national…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan The National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC) has begun construction of a 220/132kV Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) at Gharo, Sindh, marking a major step toward strengthening the country’s renewable energy infrastructure. The groundbreaking ceremony was performed by NGC Deputy Managing Director (AD&M) Engr. Rasheed A. Bhutto, along with Siemens Energy Managing…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan Punjab University (PU) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali has emphasized that no single institution can overcome scientific and societal challenges alone, urging universities and research bodies to expand collaborative efforts. He made these remarks while inaugurating the Recombinant Vaccine and Protein Production Lab at the School of Biological Sciences (SBS)….
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan Philippine Ambassador Dr. Emmanuel Fernandez has said that Pakistan and the Philippines enjoy more than seven decades of diplomatic relations, noting that Manila was among the first nations to recognize Pakistan soon after independence. Speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), he highlighted longstanding cooperation in economic, educational…
A court in Nigeria has found separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu guilty of terrorism following a decade-long legal case full of drama. The court said it was satisfied that Kanu had made a series of broadcasts to incite violence and killings, as part of his campaign for a separate state in south-east Nigeria, known as Biafra….
