By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has announced that the e-Construction Portal has been fully integrated with the Punjab government’s e-Biz system, enabling the entire approval process for housing societies to be conducted online.Presiding over a meeting at the Civil Secretariat, the minister said the scope of the Punjab Spatial…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting at the Capital City Police Headquarters to conduct a comprehensive review of security arrangements for the upcoming Basant festivities.Addressing senior police officials, the CCPO directed officers to ensure foolproof security measures during the celebrations….
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Acting on the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Chief Minister’s Inspection Team has intensified surprise inspections of public hospitals across the province, leading to disciplinary action against hospital administrations over administrative shortcomings.According to officials, the inspection team conducted unannounced visits to four hospitals in a single…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Renowned international cricket umpire Aleem Dar, accompanied by prominent actor and social worker Iftikhar Thakur, visited the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) to promote awareness about thalassemia and highlight the humanitarian work of the Aleem Dar Foundation.During the visit, the delegation met LCCI President Faheem ur Rehman Saigol….
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has announced a series of landmark welfare initiatives on the occasion of the New Year for the special children of police employees and the families of police martyrs, including the doubling of monthly stipends and a major boost to housing support…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Punjab’s Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bokhari, has extended New Year greetings to the nation, announcing a major breakthrough in the province’s healthcare sector under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.In a statement issued on Wednesday, Bokhari said the beginning of the New Year marks a significant…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE — The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Lahore has reported an overall effective and satisfactory performance for the financial year 2024–25, achieving major targets in revenue recovery, water quality, and service delivery, according to an official press release issued on Thursday.The agency achieved 100 percent of its billing and revenue recovery…
PARIS — The French government has finalized a landmark draft law that would prohibit children under the age of 15 from using social media platforms, marking one of Europe’s most far-reaching efforts to regulate minors’ online activity.The bill, which is expected to be debated in parliament in early 2026, aims for full nationwide enforcement by…
ANKARA: Turkish security forces have successfully foiled a major terror plot planned for New Year’s Eve, arresting 357 members of the terrorist organization ISIS. The massive crackdown, titled “Operation Gurz,” was carried out simultaneously across 21 provinces. Provincial police, counter-terrorism units, and intelligence agencies participated in the joint operation to dismantle networks planning attacks during…
Stellar Start to the New Year: Pakistan Stock Exchange Sets New Record as Index Hits All-Time High KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a magnificent start to the new year 2026, with the KSE-100 index reaching a historic high. On the first day of the year and the fourth day of the trading week,…
