World News

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — The Overseas Pakistanis Commission (OPC) Punjab organised a simple yet dignified ceremony in Lahore to celebrate Christmas, underscoring its commitment to interfaith harmony and the protection of minority rights.Vice Chairman OPC Punjab Barrister Amjad Malik and Commissioner OPC Punjab Ms. Saman Rai cut the Christmas cake alongside officers and staff,…

By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE — The Punjab government’s vision of a “Disability-Free Punjab” took another practical step forward on Tuesday as wheelchairs and assistive devices were distributed among persons with disabilities at a ceremony held at the Directorate General of Social Welfare.The event was organised on the directives of Punjab Chief Minister and was…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Punjab University (PU) will organise Pakistan’s largest three-day annual book fair from January 29 to 31, 2026, at its New Campus, under the auspices of the university administration.The announcement was made by the PU administration following the approval of the event by Vice Chancellor Dr. Muhammad Ali. On the directives…

By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE — A Christmas cake-cutting ceremony was held at the Emergency Services Headquarters in Lahore on Tuesday to honour Christian employees of the Punjab Emergency Service (Rescue 1122).Addressing the gathering, Secretary Emergency Services Dr. Rizwan Naseer said that Christmas is a day to renew the collective commitment to mutual love, brotherhood, tolerance,…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Secretary and Chief Administrator Auqaf Punjab, Dr. Ehsan Bhutta, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to national service, stating that he will continue to serve the country wherever the government assigns him.He was speaking at a farewell ceremony organised by the Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department, marking the conclusion of his…

By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE — The Punjab Journalists Housing Foundation (PJHF) is an autonomous statutory body operating under the administrative control of the Punjab Information and Culture Department in accordance with the Rules of Business, Government of Punjab, 2011, officials said.The Foundation was established under the Punjab Journalists Housing Foundation Act, 2004, with the…

By Muhammad Shahzad  Lahore, PakistanLAHORE — Police Khidmat Marakaz have emerged as a key digital platform for the delivery of public services, with more than 1.85 million citizens benefiting from various facilities during the current year, officials said on Tuesday.According to a spokesperson for Lahore Police, the centres issued over 138,000 police character certificates, while…

By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE — A delegation of male and female students from the University of Management and Technology (UMT) visited the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) as part of an educational study tour aimed at enhancing their understanding of modern, technology-driven policing and public safety systems.According to a PSCA spokesperson, the students were…

By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE — As part of ongoing Christmas celebrations across Punjab Police, a special ceremony was held at the Central Police Office (CPO) in Lahore to honour Christian officers and employees, following the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, attended the event as chief…

Punjab government vows to further strengthen cultural collaboration with TajikistanBy Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has said that the poetry and philosophy of Allama Muhammad Iqbal serve as a powerful intellectual and spiritual bridge between Pakistan and Tajikistan, strengthening people-to-people ties between the two nations.She was speaking as…