By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Faheem ur Rehman Saigol, has raised concerns over the government’s decision to close markets nationwide at 8 PM, warning that the move could adversely affect economic activity amid ongoing financial challenges.In a statement, the LCCI chief urged the government to…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: On the occasion of World Health Day, Punjab Inspector General (IG) Abdul Kareem announced that health screening of over 225,000 Punjab Police officers and personnel has been successfully completed, marking a major milestone in improving workforce welfare.The IG said the initiative aligns with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: In a significant move to strengthen Pakistan-China ties and enhance welfare for Chinese nationals, the Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Lahore, and Hameed Latif Hospital have jointly launched a collaborative healthcare initiative in Lahore.The partnership aims…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: At least 10 people were killed and 1,617 others injured in 1,388 road traffic crashes across Punjab over the past 24 hours, according to data released by the Emergency Services Department Punjab.The report stated that 707 critically injured victims were shifted to hospitals, while 910 individuals with minor…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Balochistan, Bakht Muhammad Kakar, called on Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan at the Governor House Lahore, where both leaders discussed ongoing health sector projects and the importance of inter-provincial collaboration.During the meeting, the Balochistan Health Minister briefed the Governor on reforms and development initiatives…
Islamabad (Special Correspondent Muhammad Saleem ) — A high-level meeting on the implementation of austerity and fuel conservation measures in the federal capital was held under the chairmanship of Chief Commissioner Islamabad and Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA), Lieutenant (Retd) Sohail Ashraf.The meeting was attended by Inspector General (IG) Islamabad, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad, senior…
Lahore, Pakistan: Police have detained Moeen Riaz Qureshi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), along with other party lawmakers.According to reports, those arrested also include MPAs Farrukh Javed Moon and Ali Imtiaz Waraich. The lawmakers were reportedly taken into custody while heading towards Adiala Jail.The incident occurred amid…
Islamabad / Lahore — Special ReportSkyrocketing petrol prices and growing fears of fuel shortages have triggered a historic shift in Pakistan’s two-wheeler market. Across the country, demand for electric motorcycles has surged to record levels as cost-burdened citizens increasingly abandon conventional petrol bikes in search of affordable alternatives.Why the Shift?Market analysts point to daily savings…
Mastung / Quetta — Special ReportSecurity forces conducted a successful intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Mastung district, Balochistan, eliminating 6 terrorists and recovering a large cache of weapons and ammunition from their possession.According to security sources, the operation was launched following credible intelligence reports about the presence of a terrorist cell in the area. Upon receiving…
Islamabad — Special ReportPakistan has successfully repaid $1.43 billion in international debt obligations on time, signaling growing confidence in the country’s economic management. The Finance Minister’s advisor confirmed that all payments were completed smoothly and without any external pressure.According to the official statement, in addition to the principal repayment, Pakistan also paid over $126 million…
