Court Orders Release of Five Arrested Accused on Basis of CompromiseLahore — In the tragic case of a mother and daughter who lost their lives after falling into an open manhole in Lahore, the heirs have formally forgiven all the named accused.After the family submitted a written compromise and pardon affidavit in court, the judge…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahoreLAHORE: A protest demonstration was held outside the Lahore Press Club on the 13th martyrdom anniversary of prominent Kashmiri freedom fighter Muhammad Afzal Guru, organized by the Kashmir Center Lahore.The event was addressed by senior Pakistan Peoples Party leader Ghulam Abbas Mir, Kashmir Center Incharge Aam-ul-Hassan Kashmiri, former MPA Farzana Butt, prominent PML…
By Dr Ansab AliLahoreLAHORE: Faheem ur Rehman Saigol, President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), has called for immediate and comprehensive reforms in energy pricing, taxation structure, and ease of doing business to safeguard Pakistan’s industrial sector and enhance its global competitiveness.He expressed these views during a meeting with former President of…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahoreLAHORE: A World Bank Implementation Support Mission team visited the Punjab Municipal Development Fund Company (PMDFC) today to review the ongoing activities, planning, and progress under the Punjab Inclusive Cities Program.The mission team included Carlo Alberto, Amena Raja, Sohaib Rasheed, and Seemab Rehan, while Imran-ul-Haq and Azharuddin Khan joined the meeting virtually via…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahoreLAHORE: Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan has stated that the upcoming National Adolescent and Youth Policy will focus on nurturing the skills of children and youth according to their interests and aptitudes, with a bold target of increasing Pakistan’s IT exports from the current $2.5 billion to $25 billion…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahoreLAHORE: The Punjab University Oriental College, in collaboration with the Embassy of Hungary in Islamabad, organized a scholarly symposium titled “Scholarly Contributions of Sir Mark Aurel Stein (1862–1943)” on Monday to honour the life and academic legacy of the renowned Hungarian-born British scholar, explorer, and archaeologist.The event was graced by His Excellency Dr…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahoreLAHORE: The Emergency Services Department (Rescue 1122) responded to 1,429 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 37 districts of Punjab in the last 24 hours, resulting in 16 fatalities and 1,664 injuries.According to the latest data released by the department, 755 victims sustained serious injuries and were shifted to various hospitals for specialized…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahoreLAHORE: German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel has reaffirmed Germany’s strong commitment to supporting Pakistan’s apparel industry, calling for deeper bilateral collaboration to unlock the sector’s full export potential.She expressed concern that Pakistan’s apparel exports have remained largely stagnant for over a decade, with current export volumes almost unchanged compared to figures recorded…
By Dr Ansab Ali Lahore Pakistan LAHORE: Department of Pathology of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore in collaboration with the Global Health Pathology Network (GHPN) and the Davis Thompson Foundation USA arranged a three-day international workshop on ‘Pathology of Companion Animals’ at City Campus Lahore on Monday.UVAS Vice-Chancellor Meritorious Prof Dr…
By Dr Ansab AliLahoreLAHORE: On the directives of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Abdul Kareem, weekly general parades were conducted across the province, including the provincial capital Lahore.Senior police officers inspected the parades, while participating contingents presented a smart salute. Personnel from Police Lines, Dolphin Force, Anti-Riot Force, Traffic Police, Mujahid Squad, Security Police Unit…
