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Islamabad, PakistanISLAMABAD — A delegation from the Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) met with Parliamentary Secretary for Commerce Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti to discuss the alarming rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Pakistan, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and respiratory illnesses.The delegation included General Secretary Sanaullah Ghumman, Vice President Ghulam Abbas, and former FBR Commissioner Abdul…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — On the occasion of the 9th anniversary of the Faisal Chowk tragedy on Mall Road, Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Kareem visited the residence of martyred DIG Captain (R) Syed Ahmad Mubeen and met his mother. The IG offered Fateha and special prayers for the eternal peace and elevation…

By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Punjab Minister for Local Government Zeeshan Rafique has directed contractors to strictly implement the beat system to improve cleanliness operations under the province-wide sanitation drive, Suthra Punjab Authority.He issued the directives while presiding over a meeting at the Civil Secretariat. MPA Arshad Malik, Director General Suthra Punjab Authority Babar…

By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE — An important meeting on minority graveyard land was held under the chairmanship of Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora, during which officials were directed to immediately identify areas lacking graveyard facilities and submit district-wise reports and proposals without delay.The minister said that implementation of the directives of…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — A spiritual kirtan ceremony was held at the historic gurdwara of Aitchison College to commemorate the completion of 140 years of the institution, bringing together members of the Sikh community, students and faculty in a celebration of faith and interfaith harmony.Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora attended the…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — On the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Provincial Minister for Housing Bilal Yasin conducted the computerized balloting of plot numbers under the government’s “Apni Zameen, Apna Ghar” initiative, aimed at providing free residential plots to homeless and deserving families.Secretary Housing Noor-ul-Amin Mengal and Director General Punjab Housing…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — TECNO, the AI-driven technology brand, has announced its participation in Mobile World Congress 2026 (MWC 2026) in Barcelona, where it will showcase its latest milestones in building a comprehensive artificial intelligence ecosystem.Under the theme “Pioneering the Connection of Intelligence,” TECNO’s exhibition will demonstrate how the company is transforming creativity, productivity…

By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Director General of the Tax Policy Office, Najeeb A. Memon, said the government’s economic strategy is focused on strengthening the industrial base and boosting exports through business-friendly tax reforms aimed at reducing production costs and encouraging investment.He was speaking at a meeting held at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce…

By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Rapidly evolving medical technologies and emerging treatment trends are offering new hope to patients suffering from kidney diseases, enabling young doctors to enhance patient care and serve humanity more effectively, health experts said on Saturday.The remarks were made by Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal, Principal of Ameer-ud-Din Medical College, while…