Islamabad: In preparation for the possible second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran, extraordinary security measures have been put in place across the federal capital Islamabad.All routes leading to the Red Zone and Extended Red Zone have been completely sealed off. Heavy deployment of police, Rangers, FC, and other law enforcement personnel…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has formally requested the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to immediately block multiple websites and social media pages involved in the online promotion and illegal sale of medicines.DRAP has identified several online platforms actively selling drugs and has expressed serious concern over the unregulated trade. The authority warned…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of appeal pleas filed by leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) against their convictions in cases related to the May 9 incidents, without any proceedings.A two-member bench headed by Justice Shehbaz Rizvi took up the appeals, including those filed by…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Government of Punjab has released funds for a diesel subsidy project aimed at providing relief to farmers amid rising petroleum prices.According to an official statement, the Finance Department has disbursed Rs 1.60 billion for farmers registered under the Kissan Card programme.Under the scheme, farmers owning up to…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has highlighted the transformative potential of Pakistan-China cooperation under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor 2.0, alongside the government’s proposed $1 billion Artificial Intelligence (AI) fund, in driving Pakistan’s transition toward a robust digital economy.President PCJCCI Nazir Hussain described the AI fund…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: As many as 250 deserving students of University of the Punjab (PU) will be awarded scholarships under the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Needs-Based Scholarship Programme for the academic year 2025–26.Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali made these remarks while addressing a ceremony held in connection with the scholarship programme….
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Vice Chancellor of University of the Punjab, Prof Dr Muhammad Ali, has emphasized that student societies focused on character-building play a vital role in nurturing moral values alongside academic learning.He expressed these views while addressing the oath-taking ceremony of the Character Building Society (CBS) at the Institute of Zoology,…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Inspector General of Punjab Police, Abdul Kareem, has reaffirmed that strict enforcement of public service delivery and traffic laws will continue across the province, alongside intensified efforts to ensure road safety and discipline.The IG expressed these views during a meeting with police personnel and their families at the…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Secretary Education Muddassir Riaz Malik has announced the launch of a comprehensive skill-based training program at the school level across Punjab, aimed at equipping students with practical skills and preparing them for the job market. The initiative, introduced under the vision of the Chief Minister Punjab, is expected to…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has decided to shift the examination centres for compulsory papers of 1,216 candidates of PMS 2025 from Rawalpindi to Lahore in view of the prevailing security situation.The decision was taken during a committee meeting chaired by PPSC Member Mirza Sohail Aamir. Following…
