Releases additional Rs 1.96 million for medical treatment of police employeesBy Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, has reiterated his firm commitment to ensuring the health and welfare of the Punjab Police force and their families. In line with this commitment, additional funds amounting to Rs 1.96 million have been…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has intensified enforcement operations against tax defaulters and businesses involved in sales record irregularities in Lahore and Sheikhupura, officials said on Wednesday.According to a PRA spokesperson, inspection teams conducted checks at beauty parlors, aesthetic clinics, marquees, and restaurants as part of the ongoing crackdown. During the…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab Counter Narcotics Force (CNF) has intensified its crackdown against drug dealers and smugglers across the province, achieving significant success in intelligence-based operations conducted in Lahore and Gujranwala over the past two days.According to CNF officials, approximately 16 kilograms of narcotics were recovered during the operations. The seized drugs…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has extended heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected office-bearers of the Lahore Press Club (LPC), praising the institution’s longstanding and influential role in Pakistan’s political and journalistic landscape.In a congratulatory message, she congratulated President Arshad Ansari, Secretary Afzal Talib, and the Journalists Panel…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed serious concern over the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to maintain the policy rate at 10.5 percent, stating that the move has disappointed the business community and weakened investor confidence at a critical phase of economic recovery.In a joint statement,…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab Transport Company (PTC) has accelerated efforts to implement a modern, integrated, and cashless public transport system across the province, marking a significant step toward the vision of a “Digital Pakistan.”As part of the initiative, PTC has introduced the T-Cash Card, a unified payment solution designed to offer commuters a…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: At least 15 people were killed and 1,602 others injured in 1,362 road traffic crashes (RTCs) reported across all 37 districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours, according to the Emergency Services Department (ESD).An ESD spokesperson said that out of the total injured, 654 victims with serious injuries were…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLahore: Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan, attended the International Customs Day 2026 ceremony held at Customs Public School as the special guest, where he underscored the importance of business facilitation alongside effective and transparent enforcement.Addressing the ceremony, the Speaker said that the role of Customs is both continuous…
Lahore, Pakistan By Farzana Choudhray– The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has announced a landmark three-day international medical conference scheduled for May 2026, bringing together thousands of healthcare professionals from across Pakistan and delegations from multiple countries.The PMA International Grand Medical Conference 2026 will take place from May 15-17, 2026, at a hotel venue in Lahore,…
Lahore, Pakistan –by Farzana choudhray The head of Pakistan’s leading medical professional body has called for mandatory biometric attendance systems with location tracking for senior civil servants, citing chronic delays in administrative decision-making that he says are crippling the healthcare sector.Professor Dr. Shahid Malik, President of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA), issued the demand on…
