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Media freedom in Pakistan continues to deteriorate, according to new global assessments that highlight mounting pressures on journalists across the country. The latest Worlds of Journalism Study reveals that only 16% of Pakistani journalists believe the media operates freely, while a significant majority cite political interference, institutional pressure and economic instability as primary obstacles to…

Beirut — President Michel Aoun met with the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights, emphasizing Lebanon’s need for continued international support, particularly following UNIFIL’s withdrawal in 2027. President Aoun highlighted that the EU and the international community must apply pressure on Israel to halt attacks on Lebanon and fully respect the cessation-of-hostilities agreement.

By Dr Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan LAHORE — The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore has secured the 155th position in the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Ranking 2026, the university announced on Friday. UVAS also ranked first among Pakistan’s public-sector universities and fourth overall among Pakistani institutions included in the global list. In…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb on Friday said the Punjab government is implementing “historic and unprecedented” measures for the protection, welfare and rights of children, making Punjab the first province in Pakistan to formally develop a comprehensive Child Protection Bureau Policy. Speaking at the central World Children’s Day ceremony…

By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE — The Punjab Housing Department has initiated a comprehensive plan to digitize the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) across Lahore, aiming to modernize service delivery and improve system efficiency, a departmental spokesperson said on Friday. The announcement followed a high-level meeting chaired by Secretary Housing Noor-ul-Amin Mengal, where DG WASA…

By Dr Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari on Friday said that a letter written by members of the U.S. Congress to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is “encouraging and commendable,” noting that American lawmakers have acknowledged the chief minister’s strong leadership and reform-driven governance. According to Bokhari, the…