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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Holds Phone Call with Kazakh President Tokayev; Congratulates on Successful Constitutional Referendum
Islamabad, March 17, 2026 — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.The Prime Minister extended heartfelt congratulations to President Tokayev on the successful conduct of the historic constitutional referendum held on March 15, 2026. He described the high voter turnout and strong support for…
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Pakistan Cancels Pakistan Day Parade and Ceremonial Events on March 23 Amid Oil Crisis and Austerity
Islamabad, March 17, 2026 — The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has announced the cancellation of the traditional military parade and all associated ceremonial events scheduled for Pakistan Day on March 23, 2026.The decision, detailed in an official statement, is attributed to the ongoing Gulf oil crisis — triggered by regional tensions including the Iran-US-Israel conflict…
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Punjab Leads in Governance and Development as Over 100 Projects Launched: Azma Bokhari
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore PakistanLAHORE: Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Punjab, Azma Bokhari, has stated that Punjab is outperforming all other provinces in governance and development under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.She remarked that Maryam Nawaz is serving the people with dedication and compassion, likening her approach to that of a caring…
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Punjab Police Expand Intelligence-Based Operations Across Province Amid Security Concerns
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore PakistanLAHORE: In light of the evolving situation along the western border, Punjab Police have intensified and expanded intelligence-based and combing operations across the province, including Lahore, to ensure heightened security and public safety.According to a spokesperson for Punjab Police, a total of 9,784 operations were conducted over the past two weeks….
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School of Eminence: Punjab Witnesses Strategic Recalibration of Public Education Governance– Maryam Nawaz’s Vision Puts Public Education on Transformative Path
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore PakistanLAHORE: Public education systems shape the social and economic future of nations. When government schools lose credibility, inequality deepens and social mobility declines. Conversely, when these institutions regain strength, opportunities expand and public trust is restored. In Punjab, a significant recalibration of educational governance is now underway—one that is redefining public…
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DG Social Welfare Ensures Best Care and Facilities for Special Children in Lahore
By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore PakistanLAHORE: Acting on the directives of Provincial Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Mal, Sohail Shaukat Butt, Director General Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Mal Punjab, Dr. Shehnshah Faisal Azeem, paid a visit to the Center for Intellectually Challenged Children in Lahore.During his visit, the DG Social Welfare interacted with the children residing…
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Millions without electricity as Cubas power grid collapses
“There is no water because there is no electricity to run the pumps. There is no electricity, no food, no oil, no fuel, and private businesses have high prices because everything is going up now, since they have to move their goods by truck and transport. All of this is really very bad.”
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