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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally signed the landmark “Islamabad Memorandum” on Thursday, making Pakistan the latest signatory to the significant diplomatic document, following U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been described by all parties involved as a major breakthrough in regional diplomacy. According to sources, the…

Former National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has sharply responded to Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, stating that he was merely facilitating dialogue between the government and opposition during the FATF bills. Qaiser clarified that ISI officers were providing technical input on the legislation, which he described as being in the national interest. Turning the tables on…

ISLAMABAD — June 17, 2026Pakistan is likely to announce a significant reduction in petrol and diesel prices by Rs. 70 to Rs. 100 per litre, as global crude oil prices continue to decline sharply in international markets.According to sources close to the Ministry of Energy, the federal government is expected to pass on the benefit…

By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Lahore General Hospital (LGH) marked Dengue Prevention Day with an awareness seminar and walk aimed at educating the public about dengue prevention and promoting community participation in efforts to combat the mosquito-borne disease. The event was organized in accordance with the directives of the Punjab Government and was…

By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique chaired a high-level meeting at the Suthra Punjab Authority office to review sanitation arrangements for Muharram processions and Imambargahs, as well as preparations for drain cleaning ahead of the upcoming monsoon season. The meeting was attended by Secretary Local Government Shakeel…

By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The central ceremony of the Jor Mela commemorating the martyrdom of the Fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev Ji, was held with great religious devotion and reverence at the historic Gurdwara Dera Sahib in Lahore, drawing Sikh pilgrims and devotees from Pakistan and abroad. Provincial Minister for Minority…

By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Five suspected militants were killed during a counter-terrorism operation conducted by the Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in the border region of Attock, authorities said on Tuesday. According to a CTD spokesperson, intelligence reports indicated the presence of militants in the area who had allegedly completed plans to…

By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Police formally launched the 14th batch of its Internship Program during an inaugural ceremony held at the Central Police Office (CPO) Lahore, providing university students with practical exposure to policing and public service. The new batch comprises 101 students, including 61 from Government College University (GCU) Lahore…

By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Punjab has arrested a man accused of posing as a spiritual healer and allegedly exploiting women by offering fraudulent spiritual services before blackmailing them with private photos and videos. According to NCCIA officials, the suspect allegedly targeted women through online spiritual…