Islamabad — Pakistan has begun welcoming renowned Qur’an reciters and judges from across the world as Islamabad prepares to host the International Qira’at Competition from 24 to 27 November, organized by the Ministry of Religious Affairs. The first group of participants has already arrived, including Qari Ahmet from Chad, Qari Abdul Qadir Abdi Wahab Adan…
Media freedom in Pakistan continues to deteriorate, according to new global assessments that highlight mounting pressures on journalists across the country. The latest Worlds of Journalism Study reveals that only 16% of Pakistani journalists believe the media operates freely, while a significant majority cite political interference, institutional pressure and economic instability as primary obstacles to…
Beirut — President Michel Aoun met with the European Union Special Representative for Human Rights, emphasizing Lebanon’s need for continued international support, particularly following UNIFIL’s withdrawal in 2027. President Aoun highlighted that the EU and the international community must apply pressure on Israel to halt attacks on Lebanon and fully respect the cessation-of-hostilities agreement.
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan LAHORE — The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore has secured the 155th position in the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Ranking 2026, the university announced on Friday. UVAS also ranked first among Pakistan’s public-sector universities and fourth overall among Pakistani institutions included in the global list. In…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan LAHORE — A delegation participating in the ASEAN Member States’ Capacity-Building Conference visited the Central Police Office (CPO) Lahore on Thursday and held a meeting with Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar. During the visit, the delegates received an in-depth briefing on Punjab Police’s modern infrastructure, crime-control mechanisms,…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb on Friday said the Punjab government is implementing “historic and unprecedented” measures for the protection, welfare and rights of children, making Punjab the first province in Pakistan to formally develop a comprehensive Child Protection Bureau Policy. Speaking at the central World Children’s Day ceremony…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE — The Punjab Housing Department has initiated a comprehensive plan to digitize the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) across Lahore, aiming to modernize service delivery and improve system efficiency, a departmental spokesperson said on Friday. The announcement followed a high-level meeting chaired by Secretary Housing Noor-ul-Amin Mengal, where DG WASA…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari on Friday said that a letter written by members of the U.S. Congress to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is “encouraging and commendable,” noting that American lawmakers have acknowledged the chief minister’s strong leadership and reform-driven governance. According to Bokhari, the…
ISLAMABAD —Pakistan Report by Muhammad Saleem The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning that corruption in Pakistan remains “persistent and corrosive,” permeating every tier of governance and inflicting long-term economic damage far greater than the Rs5.3 trillion recovered by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) over the last two years. In its latest…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE — The Punjab University Institute of Zoology on Thursday organized an “Amphibian Awareness Exhibition” led by BS Zoology students to highlight the ecological importance of amphibians and promote conservation awareness among youth. The event, held on campus, was attended by Director Institute of Zoology Prof Dr Nabila Roohi, Chairman Hall…
