By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has welcomed the government’s organization of a peaceful and well-coordinated Basant festival, describing it as a positive step toward reviving Pakistan’s cultural heritage while maintaining public safety and social harmony.In a statement, PCJCCI President Nazir Hussain said the smooth conduct of…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abdul Kareem, has announced a zero-tolerance policy toward corruption and misconduct within the provincial police force, warning of immediate and strict accountability for officers found involved in abuse of authority.The directive was issued during a high-level meeting on police reforms held at the Central…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The shrine of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA) in Lahore has recorded a historic surge in weekly cash collections following new administrative and monitoring measures introduced by the Punjab Auqaf Department.According to officials, the cash opening for the week ending February 9, 2026, reached a record Rs. 8.3 million (Rs. 83,01,870),…
Authorities in Iran have put on a show of strength to mark the 47th anniversary of the Islamic revolution, weeks after they used unprecedented force to put down anti-government protests. The BBC is visiting Tehran for the first time since the crackdown, during which at least 6,490 protesters were killed across the country, according to…
Police have released audio of a call between emergency services and a 13-year-old Australian boy who swam for hours to get help for his family after they were swept out to sea earlier in February. In the call, Austin Appelbee says his siblings – brother Beau, 12, and sister Grace, eight – and their mother…
Lahore:The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) has foiled a major attempt to smuggle a large quantity of narcotic pills abroad during an operation at Allama Iqbal International Airport.According to an ANF spokesperson, a consignment of 32 cartons was seized from the airport’s cargo shed, containing 1,470,000 Tramadol tablets weighing 808.5 kilograms, and 57,600 Valium (Diazepam) tablets weighing…
Peshawar:The Peshawar High Court has removed two Additional District and Sessions Judges from service over violations of the judicial code of conduct.According to an official statement, District and Sessions Judge Hafiz Naseem Akbar tendered his resignation voluntarily, which was accepted by the court, while another Additional District and Sessions Judge was dismissed from service following…
