South Korean authorities are developing a mobile app for stalking victims to track in real-time the location of their stalkers, if they’re nearby. The app, announced by South Korea’s justice ministry on Wednesday, is part of an approved amendment to the country’s electronic monitoring law. Stalkers have become a subject of public concern in South…
Watch: Australia’s social media ban explained… in 60 seconds Meta has started removing Australian children under 16 years old from its Instagram, Facebook and Threads platforms, a week before an official teen social media ban begins. The tech giant announced last month it had begun notifying users aged between 13 to 15 years old that…
Aj Awer Aj Awer, of the Cedar-Riverside Community Council, says Trump’s comments were “dangerous” Somali-Americans in Minnesota have told of their heightened fear after US President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of the community this week. Community leaders told the BBC the “apprehension is palpable” following Trump’s remarks, in which he said he did not…
By Dr. Ansab Ali, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Emergency Services Department (ESD) Punjab reported 1,161 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 37 districts in the past 24 hours, resulting in seven deaths and 1,320 injuries. Of the injured, 590 sustained serious injuries and were transported to hospitals, while 730 with minor injuries received treatment at…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Law, Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan, attended a high-level conference marking the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Report 2025, emphasizing the need for accelerated global action to achieve the 2030 Agenda. Addressing the conference, the Minister acknowledged that while millions of lives have improved since…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali emphasized that public universities are actively training human resources for special persons and addressing their diverse needs, calling special children a blessing for society. He spoke at a ceremony organized by the Punjab University Child Welfare Center (CWC) in observance of…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, held a meeting with police employees and their families at the Central Police Office Lahore to listen to their concerns and issue immediate relief orders. During the meeting, several requests were addressed on the spot: Inspector Muhammad Ashraf Khan: Deputation extension…
One-Window Facilitation Centre Established on Mall Road to Address 35,000 Complaints By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Overseas Pakistanis Commission Punjab has taken major steps to resolve property disputes affecting Pakistanis living abroad. Barrister Amjad Malik, Vice Chairman of the Commission, announced that judges have been appointed in special courts across 37 districts of…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Education Rana Sikandar Hayat participated in a Friendship Circle organized by the Ghazali Education Foundation at Liberty Chowk in observance of World Disability Day. The Minister spent time interacting with special children enrolled in Ghazali Schools, distributing flowers and gifts, and listening to their concerns. He…
By Dr. Ansab Ali, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: On the special instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Provincial Minister for Energy Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar visited the Quaid-e-Azam Thermal Power Plant in Bhikki, Sheikhupura, to review its performance, operations, and technological systems. CEO Rana Abdul Jabbar and other plant officials were present during the…
