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Why did China execute 11 members of the Myanmar Ming mafia family?
China has also prevailed on Thailand and Cambodia to extradite two Chinese business figures accused of running scam empires, She Zhijiang, who built an entire city in Myanmar’s war-torn Karen State, and Chen Zhi, who amassed wealth and power with his Prince Group conglomerate in Cambodia. The Chinese government has also brought tens of thousands…
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Pakistans crackdown on dissent about much more than Imran Khan
Dawn newspaper – the oldest in Pakistan, founded in 1941 by the country’s founding father, Muhammad Ali Jinnah – has taken a financial hit for its reporting. In December, Dawn Media Group said it had been subject to an unannounced ban on government adverts, firstly on its newspaper, then on its TV and radio outlets,…
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All Resources to Be Provided for Forest Protection: Senior Member Board of Revenue
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan:Lahore: An important meeting regarding land allocation for the Murree Chairlift Project was held under the chairmanship of Senior Member Board of Revenue (SMBR) Nabil Javed.The meeting was briefed by the Member, Secretary Mines, and Secretary Forests on the progress of ongoing projects. SMBR Nabil Javed emphasized that additional…
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PDWP Approves Four Development Projects Worth Over Rs56 Billion
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan:Lahore: The 62nd meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP), chaired by Chairman P&D Board Dr. Naeem Rauf, approved four major development schemes amounting to Rs 56 billion in the development sector. The meeting was attended by Secretary P&D Board Rafaqat Ali, members of the P&D Board, and representatives…
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PAS Mid-Career Service Course Delegation Visits Punjab Revenue Authority
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan:Lahore: A delegation from the Mid-Career Service Course of the Pakistan Administrative Services (PAS) visited the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) to gain insights into its operations and revenue collection mechanisms.Chairman PRA, Moazzam Iqbal Sipra, briefed the delegation on the Authority’s organizational structure, departmental functions, and overall performance. He explained…
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Punjab Excise & Taxation Department Launches Online Biometric Verification Facility for Vehicle Owners
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan:Lahore: The Excise & Taxation Department Punjab has introduced a public-friendly online biometric verification facility for vehicle owners via PAK-ID, simplifying, securing, and digitizing the verification process for both domestic and overseas Pakistanis.DG Excise & Taxation Punjab, Umar Sher Chatha, said:“This historic initiative marks a new era for vehicle owners…
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Punjab Releases 20,000 Metric Tons of Subsidised Wheat Daily to Flour Mills, Says DG Food
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan:Lahore: Director General Food Punjab, Amjad Hafeez, has said that under the public-friendly policy of Chief Minister Punjab, the uninterrupted supply of flour and price stability are being ensured across the province. Wheat is being issued to flour mills at a controlled rate of Rs 3,000 per 40 kg to…
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CPEC a Game-Changer for Pakistan’s Prosperity: Punjab Governor
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan:Lahore: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has described the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a “game-changer” for the development and prosperity of Pakistan. He highlighted the key role played by President Asif Ali Zardari in advancing CPEC during his tenure.The Governor made these remarks while meeting Chinese Consul General…
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15 Dead, 1,449 Injured in 1,262 Road Traffic Crashes Across Punjab in 24 Hours
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan:Lahore: The Emergency Services Department (ESD) reported responding to 1,262 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 37 districts of Punjab in the past 24 hours, resulting in 15 fatalities and 1,449 injuries.Of those injured, 599 individuals with serious injuries were transported to hospitals, while 850 victims with minor injuries…
