Supplied The families of teenagers missing after a fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort are facing an agonising wait for news and appealing for information about their loved ones online. The fire in Crans-Montana was likely caused by sparklers placed on bottles of champagne that came “too close to the ceiling”, Swiss…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE — The Lahore Police have intensified operations against gambling across the city during 2025, resulting in the arrest of more than 3,800 suspects and the registration of 959 cases related to gambling activities. Authorities also recovered over Rs179.49 million in stake money from the arrested individuals.According to a spokesperson, the divisional…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan | 02-01-26LAHORE — The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore organized its 22nd Annual Sports Day at the City Campus Sports Ground, showcasing vibrant participation from students across all campuses. The event was inaugurated in the morning by Prof. Dr. Saleem Chaudhary, former Chairman of the UVAS Sports…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has said the provincial government’s flagship “Suthra Punjab” initiative is gaining attention not only across Pakistan but also internationally. She revealed that both Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) governments have expressed interest in adopting the model, with the KP Chief Secretary formally…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has announced plans to establish Carewell Police Welfare Hospitals in all major cities of Punjab, as part of a broader initiative to expand modern healthcare and medical treatment facilities for the police force in 2026.The decision was taken during a high-level meeting…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE — At least 10 people were killed and 1,254 injured in 1,101 road traffic crashes reported across Punjab over the past 24 hours, according to the Emergency Services Department (ESD).Rescue teams responded to incidents in all 37 districts of the province. Of the injured, 490 people with serious injuries were…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the establishment of large-scale shrimp estates spanning 5,600 acres in Sargodha and Alipur, marking the province’s most ambitious initiative to date aimed at promoting the Blue Economy and aquaculture development.According to official sources, initial development work in Sargodha has been completed on…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE — On the directions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, Provincial Minister for Communication and Works Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bherth, along with Chairperson Child Protection Bureau Sarah Ahmad, formally inaugurated the Child Protection Institute Sargodha, marking a key step in strengthening child welfare services in the province.Speaking at the ceremony, Sarah…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE — In a significant step toward advancing women’s economic inclusion, the Punjab government will host the Women Entrepreneurial Punjab Expo (WEPX) 2026 on January 8 and 9, bringing together more than 600 women entrepreneurs from across the province to showcase women-led businesses, innovation and market-ready products.Organised by the Women Development…
By Farzana Chaudhry Lahore Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab government has issued a notification renaming the Price Control Commodities Management Department as the Food Safety and Consumer Protection Department, according to Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Salma Butt.Speaking to the media, Salma Butt said the change aligns with Chief Minister…
