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By Muhammad Shahzad – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab University (PU) held a high-level policy seminar on “Countering Violent Extremism: Strengthening Civility and Integrity in Society,” bringing together senior government officials, security experts, scholars, and students to discuss strategies for promoting peace, tolerance, and responsible citizenship. The seminar was organised by PU’s Center for Civility and…

By Muhammad Shahzad – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has uncovered extensive tax evasion and non-compliance across several major sectors, including housing societies, builders, farmhouses, hotels and food chains, during a high-level review meeting chaired by PRA Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra. Officials briefed the Chairman that a large number of housing societies…

By Farzana Chaudhry – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has announced that the provincial government has issued a special grant of Rs22 billion for the immediate payment of outstanding medicine arrears in public hospitals across the province. He said the grant, approved by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, is in addition…

By Dr Ansab Ali – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore and Rashid Latif Khan University (RLKU) have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening academic collaboration, research activities, and institutional linkages between the two universities. The signing ceremony was held at the UVAS City Campus, where Vice-Chancellor…

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: Pakistan’s military spokesperson has declared that the Pakistan Army will remain as long as the state exists, reaffirming that the armed forces have sworn an oath to defend the country and will continue to stand on the side of truth. He criticized political narratives questioning the military’s role, stating, “Security cannot be achieved…

Islamabad: Pakistan Army Chief, Field Marshal General Asim Munir, expressed optimism about the country’s trajectory during an informal interaction with journalists at the Presidential House. “Everything is visible to you all. Pakistan is now set to take flight towards greater heights,” he said, signaling confidence in the nation’s progress. The remarks come amid ongoing national…

Islamabad: Pakistani authorities have prevented a scheduled meeting between politician Azma Khan and former Prime Minister Imran Khan, citing violations of official regulations and potential security risks. Federal Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar explained that if a local superintendent anticipates threats to public order, risk of unrest, or disruption of peace, they are empowered to halt…