LCCI chief says consultation with traders essential for effective policymaking By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that the Governor House serves as a facilitation centre for the business community and will continue extending full support to the country’s economic stakeholders. Speaking at a meeting at the…
ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Pakistan’s capital has declared senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Omar Ayub an absconder in the October 4 protest case, escalating legal pressure on one of the party’s top figures. Judge Tahir Abbas Supra of the ATC Islamabad issued the ruling after Ayub repeatedly failed to appear before the court…
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that his administration has prevented eight global conflicts in the past nine months, adding that he is now working to stop another major war, as efforts toward a Ukraine peace deal advance. Speaking at a Thanksgiving event at the White House, President Trump said:“We are getting very close…
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: In a development drawing international attention, Aleema Khan — sister of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan — was taken into temporary judicial custody on the orders of an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Tuesday. The court was hearing a case involving 11 defendants linked to the November 26 protest, in which…
By Dr Ansab Ali – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab and Chairperson Overseas Pakistanis Commission, Maryam Nawaz, the monthly “Khuli Kachehri” of the Overseas Pakistanis Commission (OPC) Punjab was held in Lahore as part of the Public Outreach Campaign to address issues faced by overseas Pakistanis. The session was jointly…
By Muhammad Shahzad – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, chaired a high-level meeting at the Central Police Office Lahore to review ongoing police development and progress projects. The meeting discussed the status of various development initiatives, including infrastructure, transport, logistics, arms and ammunition, and the adoption of modern technology….
By Dr Ansab Ali – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Ajoka Theatre captivated audiences at the NCA Triennale 2025 with a powerful performance of its new play ‘Yeh Auratein Kahan Gaeen’, staged at the Shakir Ali Auditorium. The fictional narrative imagines a society where women suddenly disappear, prompting reflection on gender roles, visibility, and the consequences of…
By Muhammad Shahzad – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Governor and Chancellor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan on Tuesday underlined the crucial role of women and education in Pakistan’s development while addressing the 48th convocation of the University of Home Economics (UHE). He said that as Chancellor, he is committed to improving the quality of education and…
By Farzana Chaudhry – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab Safe City Authority on Tuesday hosted a ceremony to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. Provincial Minister for Law Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan attended the event as the chief guest….
By Dr Ansab Ali – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Preparations for the 35th National Games gained momentum on Tuesday as more than 400 male and female athletes from Punjab continued their rigorous training at various venues of the Nishtar Park Sports Complex. The National Games are scheduled to be held in Karachi from December 6 to…
