By Muhammad Shahzad – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: A delegation from the Association of Former Inspectors General of Police (AFIGP), Punjab Chapter, visited the Central Police Office (CPO) Lahore for a high-level meeting on policing, institutional reforms, and service delivery. The delegation was led by AFIGP Punjab President and former IG Punjab Ahmad Naseem. General Secretary…
By Farzana Chaudhry – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bokhari, has said that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s “Suthra Punjab Programme” is gaining significant global recognition. After acknowledgement from the U.S. Congress, international magazine Forbes has also praised the Punjab Government’s flagship cleanliness and governance initiative. Azma Bokhari stated that Maryam…
Brajesh UpadhyayWashington Trump: Hegseth said he ‘did not order the death of those two men’ US lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration for answers about military strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats, after a report alleged that a follow-up strike was ordered to kill survivors of an initial attack. Republican-led committees overseeing the Pentagon have…
Labour MP and former minister Tulip Siddiq has been sentenced to two years in prison in Bangladesh after being put on trial in her absence alongside 16 other people over corruption allegations. She was found guilty of influencing her aunt, Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to secure a plot of land for her family…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb announced that Pakistan has successfully reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He also confirmed that a meeting on the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award will be held next week. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, the minister said the government is committed to…
ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Saturday that the process for issuing the notification of the Chief of Defence Forces has formally begun. In a statement, the minister said there is unnecessary speculation circulating regarding the notification. He added that the government will issue the notification at an appropriate time. Khawaja Asif stressed that…
PESHAWAR: Authorities have begun considering the possibility of imposing Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, sources said on Saturday. Discussions are underway on whether to retain the current governor, Faisal Karim Kundi, or replace him, with six potential names under review. According to sources, the list includes three political figures and three retired military officers. Political…
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohaib Afridi has claimed that PTI founder Imran Khan has been kept in isolation at Adiala Jail since November 4 and that “disturbing reports” about his condition are appearing in international media. Speaking at a press conference in Peshawar, Afridi said he and other PTI leaders were not allowed to…
By Dr. Ansab Ali – Lahore, Pakistan Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman on Saturday attended the Beaconhouse Alumni Awards 2025 ceremony as Guest of Honour, where he presented awards to graduates recognized for outstanding achievements in diverse professional fields. The event drew a large gathering of alumni, students, teachers and distinguished guests. Speaking at the…
3195 Arrested, Over 3,200 Cases Registered in 24 Hours for Traffic ViolationsBy Dr. Ansab Ali – Lahore, Pakistan Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the immediate implementation of a modernised traffic management system and sweeping reforms across the province, prompting an intensive crackdown by Punjab Police on traffic law violations. According to a…
