By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Law, Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan, attended a high-level conference marking the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Report 2025, emphasizing the need for accelerated global action to achieve the 2030 Agenda. Addressing the conference, the Minister acknowledged that while millions of lives have improved since…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali emphasized that public universities are actively training human resources for special persons and addressing their diverse needs, calling special children a blessing for society. He spoke at a ceremony organized by the Punjab University Child Welfare Center (CWC) in observance of…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, held a meeting with police employees and their families at the Central Police Office Lahore to listen to their concerns and issue immediate relief orders. During the meeting, several requests were addressed on the spot: Inspector Muhammad Ashraf Khan: Deputation extension…
One-Window Facilitation Centre Established on Mall Road to Address 35,000 Complaints By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Overseas Pakistanis Commission Punjab has taken major steps to resolve property disputes affecting Pakistanis living abroad. Barrister Amjad Malik, Vice Chairman of the Commission, announced that judges have been appointed in special courts across 37 districts of…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Education Rana Sikandar Hayat participated in a Friendship Circle organized by the Ghazali Education Foundation at Liberty Chowk in observance of World Disability Day. The Minister spent time interacting with special children enrolled in Ghazali Schools, distributing flowers and gifts, and listening to their concerns. He…
By Dr. Ansab Ali, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: On the special instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Provincial Minister for Energy Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar visited the Quaid-e-Azam Thermal Power Plant in Bhikki, Sheikhupura, to review its performance, operations, and technological systems. CEO Rana Abdul Jabbar and other plant officials were present during the…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Minister for Local Government Zeeshan Rafique chaired a review meeting on the Punjab Development Program (PDP), assessing progress and ongoing projects. The session was attended by Secretary Local Government Shakeel Ahmed Mian, Secretary Local Government Board Rizwan Naseer, and Additional Secretary Ahmer Kaifi, while Project Director PDP Brigadier (retd)…
By Dr. Ansab Ali, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) Chairman Moazzam Iqbal Sipra chaired a high-level meeting to review the performance of the Lahore Division, focusing on ongoing enforcement operations and recovery targets. During the meeting, the Chairman directed the registration of marriage halls, marquees, and event management companies to be completed by…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is witnessing a sharp rise in cybercrime, with complaints piling up faster than authorities can investigate. According to a federal government report, the National Counter Cybercrime and Investigation Authority (NCCIA) received 112,663 complaints in 2025, up from 108,989 in 2024. However, only 26,036 cases were investigated, and just 1,955 formal cases were registered….
New regional body aims to streamline travel across Gulf countries DUBAI: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has officially launched a GCC-wide aviation authority, coinciding with the expansion of the one-stop travel entry pilot program aimed at simplifying cross-border travel across member states. The newly established authority will serve as a centralized regulatory and coordination body…
