Istanbul: Turkey has publicly displayed its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) prototype, named Yıldırımhan, marking a significant milestone in its indigenous defense capabilities.According to details shared during the exhibition at the SAHA 2026 International Defence and Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul, the missile has a range of approximately 6,000 kilometers and is capable of reaching hypersonic…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s trade deficit widened significantly by 20.28 percent during the first ten months (July-April) of the current fiscal year, reaching $31.988 billion, according to official data released on Wednesday.Exports continued to face headwinds, declining by 6.25 percent to $25.21 billion, while imports rose by 6.94 percent to $57.198 billion during the period.The figures highlight…
By Dr. Sundas Tahir | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI) Lahore has reaffirmed its commitment to academic excellence, research advancement, and modern medical education with the upgradation of its lecture theatres named after renowned Muslim scientists.Medical education, according to experts, is not only the completion of a curriculum but also the foundation of…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The first annual prize distribution ceremony was held at Government Associate College for Women, Chohang, Lahore, recognizing outstanding academic achievements of students and contributions of faculty members.The chief guest of the ceremony was Malik Ahsan Khokhar, while Dr. Shafiq Jalandhari attended as guest of honour. The event was conducted…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Emergency Services Department (ESD) has reported a total of 1,354 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 37 districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours, resulting in 10 deaths and 1,516 injuries.According to the official data, 633 victims with serious injuries were shifted to hospitals, while 883…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: A province-wide crackdown against alleged anti-state social media activities has led to the arrest of 13 individuals over the past month, according to a spokesperson of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA).The spokesperson said the operations were conducted on the directives of Director NCCIA Punjab Muhammad Ali Waseem,…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanISLAMABAD: The Pakistan–China Industrialisation Dialogue was held in Islamabad, bringing together policymakers, diplomats, business leaders, and development experts to chart the next phase of economic cooperation under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).The session began with opening remarks by Mustafa Hyder Sayed, who welcomed participants and acknowledged the presence of Federal…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Abdul Kareem has directed police officers to ensure the effective use of modern technology to strengthen crime control mechanisms and improve public service delivery across the province.The direction came during a meeting with a delegation of 35 newly recruited Deputy Superintendents of…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanKASUR: A strict and indiscriminate crackdown against traffic violations is underway in Kasur district under the supervision of District Traffic Officer (DTO) Kasur Tahir Anwar Sindhu, officials said.According to details, during the last month alone, 21,294 challan tickets were issued for various traffic violations, while fines exceeding Rs 4 million…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanKASUR: Newly appointed District Police Officer (DPO) Kasur Aftab Ahmed Phulwan has emphasized that investigating officers must strictly uphold merit and work without any external pressure or recommendations, while adopting a zero-tolerance policy against negligence within the police department.He expressed these views during an introductory meeting with a delegation of…
