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Cutting-Edge Research and Novel Therapies Improving Patient Outcomes, Says Prof. Dr. Muhammad Farooq Afzal By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Lahore General Hospital (LGH), in collaboration with the Pakistan Association of Dermatologists, organized a symposium titled “New Horizons in the Management of Atopic Dermatitis: Expanding the Spectrum of Available Therapies,” bringing together leading dermatologists,…

By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: A delegation of members of the United States Congress visited the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) to review its operational capabilities, public safety initiatives, and artificial intelligence-based surveillance systems. The delegation, comprising US Congressmen Ryan Zinke and Michael Baumgartner, was received by Punjab Safe Cities Authority Managing Director…

By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore and the Institute of Public Health (IPH) Lahore have initiated discussions on launching a joint Bachelor of Science (BS) degree program in Human Nutrition and Dietetics to strengthen academic collaboration and promote public health education. The proposal was discussed…

By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: At least 12 people lost their lives and 1,564 others were injured in 1,360 road traffic crashes (RTCs) reported across Punjab during the last 24 hours, according to the Emergency Services Department (ESD). An ESD spokesperson said 651 critically injured victims were shifted to various hospitals for…

By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Police has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare of the families of its fallen personnel by providing another residential house to the family of Shaheed Constable Muhammad Rafiq, who embraced martyrdom in the line of duty. According to a Punjab Police spokesperson, a house worth Rs13.5 million…

By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Punjab has launched a major crackdown against organized cyber fraud networks involved in online financial scams, identity impersonation, social media deception, and large-scale public fraud. Acting on the special directives of Director NCCIA Punjab Muhammad Ali Wasim, coordinated operations were conducted…

ISLAMABAD: Report by Muhammad Saleem .    Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan H.E. Mr. Jiang Zaidong called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif at the Prime Minister House on Monday.Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, Advisor to the Prime Minister Dr. Syed Tauqir Shah,…

MIRPUR, Azad Kashmir — Polling for the first phase of the 2026 Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly elections has concluded, with vote counting now underway. Polling had been scheduled to end at 5 p.m. but was extended by an hour amid heavy turnout.Voters in 13 constituencies across the three districts of Mirpur division —…