Quetta: Law enforcement authorities in Balochistan have intensified operations against illegal border crossings, resulting in the arrest of thousands of suspects. During various operations, a total of 3,567 individuals involved in unauthorized border crossings were apprehended. Additionally, 89 cases have been registered this year against elements involved in hawala (informal money transfer) activities, according to…
Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has reconstituted its political committee, officially issuing the notification, with former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur notably excluded. The reconstitution came following instructions from PTI’s founding chairman, Imran Khan, to Salman Akram Raja to form a new political committee. The notification was issued with signatures of Salman Akram Raja…
Karachi: Gold prices in the domestic market have witnessed a significant jump once again. According to the All Pakistan Gems & Jewelers Association, the price of gold per tola increased by PKR 10,700, reaching PKR 454,262. Similarly, the price of 10 grams of gold rose by PKR 9,174, bringing it to PKR 389,456. In the…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE – Governance and legal experts have called on the Pakistani government to hold local government elections without further delay, stressing their importance for effective civic administration. Arshad Mahmood Mirza, Executive Director of Baidarie, stated that while the newly enacted Local Government Act 2025 requires several improvements, timely elections…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE – The government’s decision to allow the celebration of the Basant festival has been welcomed by interfaith and community leaders in Punjab. Senior Vice President of the National Peace Committee for Interfaith Harmony Punjab, Sadaqat Majeed, praised the festival, describing it as “a wonderful tradition” historically celebrated with…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE – The Centre for Integrated Mountain Research (CIMR) at Punjab University commemorated International Mountain Day 2025, emphasizing the urgent need to protect glacier ecosystems that support millions of people worldwide. Director of CIMR, Prof. Dr. Saima Siddiqui, welcomed guests, speakers, and participants, highlighting this year’s global theme: “Glaciers…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE – A “Communication Skills Workshop” held at Lahore General Hospital (LGH) highlighted the critical role of effective communication in delivering high-quality healthcare. Principal of Ameer-ud-Din Medical College (AMC), Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal, emphasized that modern medical services cannot succeed without effective counseling and clear communication between physicians…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE – Punjab’s Provincial Minister for Communication and Works, Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bharath, conducted a late-night emergency inspection to assess the progress of major development projects initiated by the Chief Minister. During the visit, the minister reviewed the pace and quality of work at the Quaid-e-Azam Interchange, the Lahore…
By Dr. Ansab Ali – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab is intensifying its efforts against street-level drug networks, with a comprehensive crackdown underway across the province, officials said. The announcement came during a high-level briefing attended by Punjab Minister for Education, Rana Sikandar Hayat, at the headquarters of the Counter Narcotics Force Punjab (CNF) in Lahore…
Germany has accused Russia of a cyber-attack on air traffic control and attempted electoral interference, and summoned the Russian ambassador. A foreign ministry spokesman said Russian military intelligence was behind a “cyber-attack against German air traffic control in August 2024”. The spokesman also accused Russia of seeking to influence and destabilise the country’s federal election…
