RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: In a development drawing international attention, Aleema Khan — sister of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan — was taken into temporary judicial custody on the orders of an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. The court was hearing a case involving 11 defendants linked to the November 26 protest, in which…
By Dr Ansab Ali – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab and Chairperson Overseas Pakistanis Commission, Maryam Nawaz, the monthly “Khuli Kachehri” of the Overseas Pakistanis Commission (OPC) Punjab was held in Lahore as part of the Public Outreach Campaign to address issues faced by overseas Pakistanis. The session was jointly…
By Muhammad Shahzad – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, chaired a high-level meeting at the Central Police Office Lahore to review ongoing police development and progress projects. The meeting discussed the status of various development initiatives, including infrastructure, transport, logistics, arms and ammunition, and the adoption of modern technology….
By Dr Ansab Ali – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Ajoka Theatre captivated audiences at the NCA Triennale 2025 with a powerful performance of its new play ‘Yeh Auratein Kahan Gaeen’, staged at the Shakir Ali Auditorium. The fictional narrative imagines a society where women suddenly disappear, prompting reflection on gender roles, visibility, and the consequences of…
By Muhammad Shahzad – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Governor and Chancellor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan on Tuesday underlined the crucial role of women and education in Pakistan’s development while addressing the 48th convocation of the University of Home Economics (UHE). He said that as Chancellor, he is committed to improving the quality of education and…
By Farzana Chaudhry – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab Safe City Authority on Tuesday hosted a ceremony to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. Provincial Minister for Law Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan attended the event as the chief guest….
By Dr Ansab Ali – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Preparations for the 35th National Games gained momentum on Tuesday as more than 400 male and female athletes from Punjab continued their rigorous training at various venues of the Nishtar Park Sports Complex. The National Games are scheduled to be held in Karachi from December 6 to…
By Muhammad Shahzad – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman on Tuesday directed all provincial departments to speed up the processing of applications received through the e-Biz portal, calling it a major step toward modern, citizen-friendly governance. Chairing a high-level meeting of the administrative secretaries’ committee at the Civil Secretariat, the Chief…
By Farzana Chaudhry – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Bangladesh’s High Commissioner Iqbal Hussain Khan has announced that direct flights between Karachi and Dhaka will begin next month, with Mahan Air expected to operate three flights a week. He said this step will significantly boost trade and strengthen connectivity between the two countries. Speaking at the Lahore…
By Farzana Chaudhry – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari said the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has witnessed a dramatic surge in its vote bank in the recent Punjab by-elections — rising from nearly 20,000 votes to over 100,000 compared to the general elections. She stated that the sharp…
