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By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab, Abdul Kareem, continued his direct engagement with citizens by personally speaking to complainants over the phone through the 1787 Complaint Centre and reviewing applications and grievances in detail.During the interaction, the provincial police chief sought feedback from citizens regarding police actions taken on their complaints,…

By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab Emergency Services Department responded to 1,201 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 37 districts of Punjab during the past 24 hours, resulting in 11 fatalities and 1,450 injuries.According to official data, 665 critically injured victims were shifted to various hospitals, while 785 people with minor injuries were treated…

By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Beaconhouse School System successfully hosted its flagship Beaconhouse International Student Convention (BISC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, bringing together students from six countries including Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, Thailand, the Philippines, and the UAE.Held under the theme “Global Connections for Common Goals,” the two-day convention in Kuala Lumpur served as a dynamic…

DOHA — Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Qatar on Monday for a two-day official visit at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar.Upon arrival at Hamad International Airport in Doha, the Prime Minister was received by Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs,…

London / Moscow, February 23, 2026Iran and Russia have concluded a secret arms agreement worth approximately €500 million (US$589 million), under which Moscow will supply Tehran with thousands of advanced shoulder-fired air defence missiles, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing leaked Russian documents and multiple sources familiar with the deal.The agreement, signed in Moscow…

Islamabad, February 23, 2026 – In a significant development highlighting the Afghan Taliban’s alleged backing of terrorist groups, Pakistani security forces have reportedly conducted targeted operations across the border, exposing what officials describe as safe havens for militants. However, Afghan authorities have imposed strict media restrictions, preventing access to most of the impacted sites.According to…

Islamabad, February 23, 2026In a remarkable set of remarks during court proceedings, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani of the Superior Court delivered a stinging rebuke to a petitioner attempting to reclaim gifts given to his wife, stating that such an act was akin to “spitting and then licking it back.”The case involved a husband who had…

The Bangladesh Army has carried out a sweeping reshuffle of its top brass, with Army Headquarters issuing formal directives on Sunday — just days after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s government assumed power on February 17.Lieutenant General Muhammad Mainur Rahman, previously the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Army Training and Doctrine Command (ARTDOC), has been…

The Hague, February 23, 2026Rob Jetten was formally sworn in as Prime Minister of the Netherlands today, making history as the country’s youngest-ever head of government at just 38 years of age. He is also the Netherlands’ first openly gay prime minister — a milestone in a nation long known for its progressive values.King Willem-Alexander…

Washington — The United States is on the brink of a critical decision that could reshape the Middle East, as the Pentagon has presented President Donald Trump with a wide-ranging set of military options against Iran, including plans to target Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son Mojtaba Khamenei, according to reports by Axios,…