By Dr Ansab Ali-Lahore – pakistan LAHORE: Under the instructions of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, a formal rank-pinning ceremony was held at the Central Police Office for officers promoted to the rank of Inspector. A total of 70 officers from the Dera Ghazi Khan region were awarded the rank, with their…
By Farzana Chaudhry – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Kashf Foundation, in partnership with the Government of Canada, launched its new socially conscious drama series, “Aik Aur Pakeezah,” at an event in Lahore. The launch brought together policymakers, women’s rights advocates, senior legal experts, media professionals, and members of the cast and creative team to highlight the…
By Farzana Chaudhry – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, said that Punjab’s industrialization drive has been accelerated under an effective strategy, with both domestic and foreign investors rapidly establishing units in the province. He made the remarks during a dialogue session with industrialists organized by the Punjab Industrial…
By Muhammad Shahzad – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Under the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and the Lahore Development Punjab Programme, a new phase of development initiatives has been launched in constituency PP-168. Acting on the directives of President PML-N Lahore & MNA Malik Saif ul Mulk Khokhar and Provincial Minister Malik Faisal Ayub…
By Dr Ansab Ali – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab’s Cane Commissioner, Amjad Hafeez, announced that three sugar mills in Jhang and Faisalabad have been sealed for failing to pay sugarcane farmers. The action follows complaints from growers and is part of ongoing strict monitoring of the crushing season by the Punjab government. All 41 sugar…
By Muhammad Shahzad – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab University (PU) held a high-level policy seminar on “Countering Violent Extremism: Strengthening Civility and Integrity in Society,” bringing together senior government officials, security experts, scholars, and students to discuss strategies for promoting peace, tolerance, and responsible citizenship. The seminar was organised by PU’s Center for Civility and…
By Farzana Chaudhry – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Robert-Jan Siegert, has said that while Pakistan–Netherlands bilateral trade continues to grow steadily, both sides must intensify efforts to enhance cooperation, particularly in trade and investment. He urged Pakistan to create a more business-friendly environment to attract greater foreign investment….
By Muhammad Shahzad – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has uncovered extensive tax evasion and non-compliance across several major sectors, including housing societies, builders, farmhouses, hotels and food chains, during a high-level review meeting chaired by PRA Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra. Officials briefed the Chairman that a large number of housing societies…
By Farzana Chaudhry – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique has announced that the provincial government has issued a special grant of Rs22 billion for the immediate payment of outstanding medicine arrears in public hospitals across the province. He said the grant, approved by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, is in addition…
By Dr Ansab Ali – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore and Rashid Latif Khan University (RLKU) have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening academic collaboration, research activities, and institutional linkages between the two universities. The signing ceremony was held at the UVAS City Campus, where Vice-Chancellor…
