By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Athletes from the National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC) delivered a remarkable performance at the 35th National Games 2025, winning a total of 39 medals, including 10 gold, 13 silver, and 16 bronze, officials said on Tuesday. The National Games were held in Karachi from December 6 to 13, where…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Day two of the Young Leaders Conference (YLC) 2025 centered on the theme “Manifesting Social Stewardship,” urging emerging leaders to translate personal development into ethical leadership and sustainable community impact. The day began with reflections on collective responsibility, followed by a keynote session titled “Leaders as Stewards” by Kamran Z….
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: At least 26 people were killed and 1,320 injured in 1,168 road traffic crashes (RTCs) reported across Punjab’s 37 districts during the past 24 hours, according to the Emergency Services Department (ESD). In a statement, ESD said that 568 seriously injured victims were shifted to hospitals, while 752 people with…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar has directed all Station House Officers (SHOs) across the province to remain present at their respective police stations daily between 3:00pm and 5:00pm to personally hear and resolve citizens’ complaints. The directive was issued during a high-level meeting held at…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: In a landmark initiative aimed at improving road safety, Layyah Police have launched an extensive traffic awareness and enforcement campaign, distributing more than 200 helmets free of cost to promote compliance with traffic laws and reduce road accidents. The campaign, launched in line with the vision of the Chief…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has sealed a fake honey manufacturing unit operating illegally in a residential area of Badami Bagh and registered a First Information Report (FIR) against those involved, officials said on Tuesday. The action was carried out by a PFA enforcement team on the directives of Director…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Pakistan must diversify its export strategy and actively engage with emerging African markets to address economic challenges and boost trade, President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol said on Tuesday. His remarks came during a meeting with Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Republic of…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: AwazCDS-Pakistan, in collaboration with HomeNet Pakistan, on Tuesday launched a landmark study highlighting widespread violations of workers’ rights in Pakistan’s textile sector, issuing a strong call for urgent labour reforms. The provincial launch event, titled “The State of Workers’ Rights in the Textile Sector,” brought together policymakers, trade union…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: In a move aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving pedestrian safety, the Punjab government has approved the installation of modern Pelican (Pedestrian Light Controlled) traffic signals at more than 20 key intersections across Lahore. The initiative has been launched on the special directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz,…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Pak International Business Forum (PIBF) has welcomed the Government of Pakistan’s decision to upload the asset declarations of senior bureaucrats on official websites, making them accessible to the public, describing the move as a major step toward transparency, accountability and good governance. In a statement issued on Monday, the…
