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By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab Agricultural Marketing Regulatory Authority (PAMRA) has launched wide-ranging digital, regulatory, and financial reforms aimed at modernising agricultural markets across Punjab and transforming traditional market operations into a transparent, efficient, and farmer- and consumer-friendly system.According to the Secretary for Price Control and Commodities Management Punjab, the reform agenda focuses…

By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab’s push towards digital governance reached a major milestone on Wednesday as the provincial eBiz Portal expanded to offer 204 online government services, a move aimed at enhancing transparency, efficiency, and corruption-free public service delivery.The eBiz Portal, launched under the vision of the Chief Minister of Punjab, allows citizens to access…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab’s Provincial Minister for Law, Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan, has extended New Year greetings to the nation on the advent of New Year 2026, expressing hope that the year will bring peace, stability, development, and prosperity for Pakistan.In his New Year message, the minister said that under the leadership of the…

By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab’s Provincial Minister for Energy, Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar, has directed that all public buildings across the province be shifted to solar energy within the next three years, stressing that further measures are required to ensure an affordable, reliable, and high-quality power supply for the public.The directive was issued during…

By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab’s Provincial Minister for Sports and Energy, Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar, has extended New Year greetings to the nation on the occasion of the New Year 2026, expressing hope for progress, prosperity, peace, and stability across Pakistan, particularly in Punjab.In a statement, the minister said that under the leadership of the…

By Farzana choudhray| Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The 50th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) Polo and Tent Pegging Championship 2025 concluded with a grand closing ceremony at the Jinnah Polo Fields (JPF), Lahore, showcasing Pakistan Army’s longstanding traditions of sportsmanship, discipline, and excellence.Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, COAS & CDF, graced the event…

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The preliminary list of official public holidays for 2026 has been released, though the final schedule will be announced by the Cabinet Division closer to the start of the year. Islamic festival holidays are subject to the sighting of the moon.According to the proposed schedule:Kashmir Day: The first official holiday of 2026 is…

ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has released its annual report detailing the agency’s efforts to combat digital crime across Pakistan. Under the leadership of Director General Syed Khurram Ali, the agency demonstrated its full capacity to safeguard national security and protect the country from digital threats.According to the report, 2,196 major cybercrime…

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Foreign Ministry has warned that the steps taken by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) regarding Yemen are extremely dangerous. Riyadh stated that it will not tolerate any threat and will take all necessary measures if required.Saudi authorities called on the UAE to withdraw its troops from Yemen and suspend support…