By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE, June 12, 2026: Adviser to the Chief Minister Punjab on AI and Special Initiatives and Chairman of the Committee for Religious Affairs of the shrine of , Ali Dar, visited the complex to review ongoing development, restoration, and modernization projects. During the visit, officials provided a detailed briefing on…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab has completed the construction of 772 roads within two months under the Chief Minister Punjab Local Road Programme, officials said during a high-level review meeting chaired by Provincial Minister for Communications and Works (C&W) Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bharth. The meeting was attended by Secretary C&W Raja Jahangir Anwar,…
By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Commissioner Punjab Social Security Zulfiqar Ali Kharal chaired an important meeting of the Medical Wing Performance Review to assess healthcare service delivery and operational preparedness across Social Security hospitals. During the meeting, a detailed review was conducted regarding the availability and stock position of medicines in Social Security…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Secretary Youth Affairs and Sports Punjab Fazal ur Rehman chaired an important meeting at Punjab Stadium on Friday to review the development of a modern Athlete Databank Portal aimed at identifying and promoting sports talent across the province.During the meeting, a team from the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) presented…
According to a report by Israeli daily Yedioth Ahronoth, Israel is facing growing boycotts, travel bans and political pressure worldwide, prompting several countries to take action against Israeli ministers and settlers.The report, published Thursday under the headline “How Israel Became the World’s Most Boycotted Country,” said the Gaza war and Israeli policies in the West…
Islamabad – In a major relief measure for the pharmaceutical sector and patients, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has proposed the complete removal of customs duties on raw materials used in the local production of over 100 types of medicines, including critical cancer drugs and treatments for other complex diseases.The proposal, part of the upcoming…
Islamabad – In a major relief measure for the pharmaceutical sector and patients, Pakistan’s Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has proposed the complete removal of customs duties on raw materials used in the local production of over 100 types of medicines, including critical cancer drugs and treatments for other complex diseases.The proposal, part of the upcoming…
Islamabad – The Pakistani government has announced a new 5% tax on earnings of YouTubers, social media influencers, and digital content creators from platforms including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. The move aims to bring online income into the formal tax net۔According to the directive, individuals earning money from these international platforms will now fall…
Islamabad/Geneva – In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Iran and the United States have reached agreement on the final draft of a peace deal aimed at solidifying the ceasefire and addressing key regional issues, according to announcements from Pakistani leadership.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the major progress on the peace agreement, tagging US President Donald Trump,…
The UK, Australia and Canada announced on Thursday the launch of a new international peace fund to support efforts toward a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. In a joint statement, the three countries said the multi-donor fund would finance projects aimed at building the conditions needed for a negotiated two-state solution.According to the governments,…
