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By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanConstruction work on the 93-kilometre-long Multan–Vehari dual carriageway is progressing at a fast pace under the vision of the Punjab Chief Minister, officials said on Monday.A review meeting to assess progress on the project was held under the chairmanship of Provincial Minister for Communication and Works Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bharth, where senior…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanThe Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has issued its Annual Performance Report, announcing the completion of the second-largest recruitment exercise in its history since its establishment in 1937.According to the report, significant administrative and procedural reforms were introduced during 2025 under the leadership of PPSC Chairman Lieutenant General (R) Muhammad Abdul Aziz,…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanPunjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has expressed deep sorrow and grief over the passing of the father of The News reporter Faizan Bangash and the mother of Express News reporter Khalid Rasheed.In her condolence message, Azma Bokhari said parents remain a guiding light for their children even in the…

By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanThe National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC) has successfully energised the 220kV Quaid-e-Azam Business Park Grid Station in Sheikhupura, marking a significant addition to the country’s power transmission infrastructure and a key step in supporting Special Economic Zone (SEZ)-driven industrial growth.The strategically important grid station has been developed to meet the…

By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanPakistan’s value-added textile industry, a key pillar of the national economy and one of the country’s largest sources of employment and foreign exchange, is facing intensifying pressure as manufacturers warn that global competitiveness is eroding at an alarming pace.Industry representatives say a convergence of soaring energy costs, delayed tax refunds, liquidity constraints…

By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanReiterating the Punjab government’s commitment to eradicating corruption, Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana has said that a zero-tolerance policy against corrupt practices is being enforced strictly across the police force.The CCPO made these remarks while presiding over a high-level meeting at his office to review the overall performance,…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanThe Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology (NSIC) Sargodha is set to provide world-class healthcare facilities to cardiac patients, Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique said on Monday.He made the remarks while chairing the seventh meeting of the Board of Governors of NSIC Sargodha, held at the Department of Specialized Healthcare and Medical…

By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanThe Punjab government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring timely and effective treatment for stroke patients across the province under the Chief Minister’s Special Initiative for Stroke Management, provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique said on Monday.An important review meeting was held at the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department, chaired by…

By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanPunjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar has announced the establishment of a housing society for employees of the Punjab Sports Department and veteran athletes, as part of broader reforms aimed at promoting sports and improving athlete welfare across the province.The announcement was made during a General…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanThe Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Lahore chapter has expressed serious concern over the dismissal of principals of several medical colleges and medical superintendents of government hospitals in Punjab, calling the move unjustified and based on flawed assessments.PMA Lahore President Professor Shahid Malik said it was “incomprehensible” to hold hospital administrations and doctors…