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By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab’s flagship women’s economic empowerment initiative, “She Threads,” attracted international attention during the 9th OIC Ministerial Conference on Women, held in Islamabad on July 12–13, with delegates from 57 member states participating. During the conference, Pakistan’s federal authorities expressed interest in collaborating with the project, while representatives…

By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Kashmir Martyrs’ Day was observed with solemnity and respect under the auspices of the Kashmir Centre Lahore. A special prayer ceremony was held at Masjid Dar-ul-Salaam, Jinnah Bagh, to pay tribute to the martyrs of July 13, 1931, whose sacrifices are widely regarded by participants as a defining…

By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan met with Ombudsperson Punjab Dr. Najma Afzal Khan to discuss measures aimed at strengthening women’s protection, preventing workplace harassment, and enhancing institutional cooperation.During the meeting, Dr. Najma Afzal Khan presented the proposed Code of Conduct for the Prevention of Harassment to the Speaker….

By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: A comprehensive performance review meeting of Lahore General Hospital (LGH) was held under the chairmanship of Principal Amiruddin Medical College, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Farooq Afzal, during which key decisions were taken to further improve healthcare services, strengthen security, and ensure monsoon preparedness.The two-hour meeting was attended by Medical Superintendent (MS)…

By Dr. Ansab Ali, Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that providing basic facilities, including education, to the people remains one of the government’s top priorities, adding that another promise made to the people of Attock has now been fulfilled.He expressed these views while inaugurating NADRA Facilitation Centres in the Union…

By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has described the China-backed Sahiwal Coal-Fired Power Plant as one of the most successful flagship projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), saying it has played a vital role in strengthening Pakistan’s energy security, promoting industrial development, and supporting long-term…

By Dr. Ansab Ali, Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (PESSI) has announced that the receipt of applications for Hajj 2027 from registered workers has entered its final phase. Only two days remain for the submission of applications, with the last date fixed as July 15, 2026.Registered workers who meet the prescribed eligibility…

By Muhammad shahadLAHORE: Punjab Provincial Minister for Irrigation Kazem Ali Pirzada chaired a high-level Chief Engineers Conference to review the progress of ongoing development schemes and flood restoration projects across the province.The meeting was attended by Secretary Irrigation Dr. Wasif Khurshid and Chief Engineers from all irrigation zones, who briefed the minister on the operational…

International Desk — Petrol prices, which had been declining rapidly since the ceasefire, are surging again as the United States continues air strikes on Iran for a third consecutive day.According to international news agencies, global crude oil prices rose 9 percent yesterday, followed by a further 5 percent increase today.Brent crude traded as high as…