Breaking News

By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: A remarkable display of interfaith harmony, peace, and brotherhood was witnessed at Nolakha Presbyterian Church, where a dignified ceremony was held to promote mutual respect and unity among followers of different religions.The event was organised to celebrate Christmas as well as the birthday of Reverend Dr. Majid Abel, conveying a…

Karachi/Islamabad: Former Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan and internationally renowned economist Dr. Shamshad Akhtar passed away after suffering cardiac arrest, according to official sources. Her funeral prayers will be offered on Saturday in Karachi.Dr. Akhtar was widely regarded as one of Pakistan’s most respected economic policymakers and a prominent figure in global financial…

Islamabad: According to security sources (SCO), the Government of Pakistan has imposed a ban on Adil Raja under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) after the federal cabinet approved a summary circulated by the Interior Division.SCO sources said the decision was taken through circulation and formally endorsed by the cabinet. The cabinet has directed relevant authorities to…

Lahore | By Farzana ChaudhryPunjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has strongly condemned death threats issued from the United Kingdom against the head of a Pakistani institution, describing the act as a blatant violation of international law and completely intolerable. She also criticized the spread of hatred and organized anti-Pakistan propaganda originating from…

Lahore | By Dr Ansab AliPunjab authorities have revealed the existence of an organized mafia involved in manhole cover theft across the province, prompting the government to take strict action. On the directives of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, preparations are underway to introduce tough legislation targeting individuals engaged in this illegal activity.Secretary Housing…

Lahore | By Muhammad ShahzadInspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar on Tuesday met police employees and their family members at the Central Police Office (CPO) Lahore, where he listened to their concerns and issued directions for immediate relief.According to officials, the IG Punjab personally reviewed a number of applications and instructed the…

Lahore | By Farzana ChaudhryConstruction of a state-of-the-art autism school in Lahore, launched under a special initiative of the Chief Minister Punjab, has been completed in 14 months, ahead of the original timeline, provincial officials said.Provincial Minister for Communication and Works (C&W) Malik Sohaib Ahmed Bharth made a surprise visit to the project site to…

Lahore | By Muhammad ShahzadLahore Police have intensified enforcement of the Punjab Tenancy Act across the provincial capital, arresting 2,722 individuals and registering 1,785 cases so far this year for violations of the law, officials said.According to a police spokesperson, the crackdown is part of the “Safe Lahore” initiative aimed at strengthening internal security and…

Lahore | By Farzana ChaudhryPunjab University’s Pakistan Study Centre (PSC), in collaboration with the American Institute of Pakistan Studies (AIPS), organised a special lecture titled “Tradition and Technology: Fatwas in the Computer Age”, focusing on the impact of digital tools on Islamic legal practices.Dr Mashal Saif, Associate Professor at Clemson University, United States, delivered the…

Lahore | By Dr Ansab AliPunjab’s Provincial Minister for Health Khawaja Salman Rafique has said construction work on the state-of-the-art Maryam Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cardiology in Gujranwala is moving forward at a rapid pace, as the provincial government steps up efforts to expand specialised cardiac care facilities.The remarks were made during a high-level meeting…