By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan KHANEWAL: In line with the citizen-centric policies of the Punjab Government, a series of major reforms have been introduced in the revenue sector in Khanewal to ensure faster, more transparent, and efficient delivery of public services. Speaking at a special media briefing, Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue (ADCR) Fazal Abbas…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Lahore has arrested a three-member gang allegedly involved in impersonating bank officials to obtain sensitive banking information from citizens and fraudulently withdraw funds from their accounts. According to the NCCIA, the arrested suspects have been identified as Muhammad Asif, Muhammad…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan KHANEWAL: An Interfaith Harmony Conference was held in Khanewal under the chairmanship of Chairman of the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Pakistan, Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad, to promote religious harmony, national unity, and peaceful observance of Muharram-ul-Haram. The conference was attended by Deputy Commissioner Maleeha Rashid, District Police Officer…
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, sanctions on Iran’s oil and petrochemical exports have been lifted following talks held in Switzerland between Iranian and American officials. Pakistan and Qatar played a key mediating role in facilitating the agreement.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that a portion of Iran’s frozen assets have been released and the blockade…
Germany is in the grip of an intense heatwave this week, with forecasters warning that temperatures could soar to 40 degrees Celsius in parts of the country. The scorching conditions have dominated public conversation, with authorities urging residents to stay hydrated, avoid direct sunlight, and check on vulnerable neighbours.In the political arena, Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
A powerful explosion rocked the Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) complex in Qatar on Monday, killing 13 workers and injuring 66 others, Qatar’s Ministry of Energy confirmed. The victims include nationals from Pakistan and India.Qatar’s Minister of Energy, Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, addressed reporters in an emotional statement: “Today I have to make an announcement…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Professor Shahid Malik, President of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA), has strongly condemned the imposition of heavy fines ranging from Rs300,000 to Rs400,000 on qualified MBBS doctors by the Punjab Healthcare Commission, describing the penalties as unjust, disproportionate, and deeply concerning for the medical community.He said that imposing fines amounting…
WASHINGTON — The United States Department of the Treasury has issued a general license authorizing the production, transportation, and sale of Iranian crude oil, petrochemicals, and petroleum products, in a significant shift in American sanctions policy toward Tehran.According to the Treasury Department, the license will remain in effect until August 21, 2026, and will also…
London — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation as leader of the Labour Party on Monday, in a statement delivered outside 10 Downing Street.Starmer confirmed he met with King Charles III earlier in the day to inform him of his decision. He stated he would remain in office as Prime Minister until a…
London — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation on Monday, June 22, according to a report by The Observer, with sources indicating that he has already drawn up a timeline for his departure from Downing Street.According to the report, Starmer reached the conclusion that his position as Prime Minister was…
