Washington — Special ReportUS President Donald Trump has issued direct orders to the United States Navy to target and strike any vessel — regardless of size — found laying naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz.The announcement comes at a time of heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, with the strategic waterway at the center…
Washington / Indian Ocean — Special ReportThe US Department of Defense announced that American forces have conducted an operation against an unregistered oil tanker, M/T Majestic X, in the Indian Ocean, which was allegedly transporting Iranian crude oil in violation of international sanctions.In an official statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the Pentagon confirmed that…
By Muhammad Shahzad, LahoreLAHORE: The Emergency Services Department (ESD) reported a total of 1,326 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 37 districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours, resulting in 11 deaths and 1,520 injuries.According to official data, Rescue 1122 teams provided emergency response at the scene. Out of the injured, 632 individuals with…
By Farzana Chaudhry, LahoreLAHORE: The Directorate General Public Relations (DGPR) Punjab has issued a statement confirming that payments to wheat farmers will be ensured within 72 hours, according to Secretary Food Safety and Consumer Protection Dr. Kiran Khurshid.During a surprise visit to various wheat procurement centres in Kasur, Dr. Khurshid reviewed the distribution of gunny…
By Farzana Chaudhry, LahoreLAHORE: The Directorate General Public Relations (DGPR) Punjab has issued a statement confirming that payments to wheat farmers will be ensured within 72 hours, according to Secretary Food Safety and Consumer Protection Dr. Kiran Khurshid.During a surprise visit to various wheat procurement centres in Kasur, Dr. Khurshid reviewed the distribution of gunny…
By Dr Ansab Ali, LahoreLAHORE: In line with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the implementation of public welfare initiatives across the province is being accelerated.A key meeting in this regard was held under the chairmanship of Provincial Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Mal Sohail Shaukat Butt. Secretary Social Welfare Saira Umar…
By Muhammad Shahzad, LahoreLAHORE: In line with directives of the Chief Minister Punjab, strict monitoring of development projects under the Punjab Development Program is ongoing across the province. In this regard, Secretary Housing Punjab Noor Ul Amin Mengal visited Hafizabad to review progress on various development schemes.During the visit, Deputy Commissioner Hafizabad Abdul Razzaq accompanied…
By Muhammad Shahzad, LahoreLAHORE: A new chapter in regional connectivity began as a Centrum Air flight arrived in Lahore from Tashkent, marking the launch of a regular air link between the cultural hubs of Uzbekistan and Pakistan. The airline will operate two weekly flights between the two cities.The development is being seen as a significant…
By Muhammad Shahzad, LahoreLAHORE: The National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC) convened its first-ever workshop on Right-of-Way (ROW) issues in transmission infrastructure at the Lahore University of Management Sciences, bringing together legal experts, development partners, and key stakeholders from the power sector.The workshop aimed to develop a modern legal and operational framework to resolve land…
By Farzana Chaudhry, LahoreLAHORE: The Punjab University Library Book Club organized a special program to commemorate World Book and Copyright Day, highlighting the importance of reading culture and intellectual engagement.The event featured the presentation of the “Annual Book Lover Award 2026” to the library’s most dedicated users. Chief Librarian Muhammad Asif Khan, Director Students Affairs…
