By Farzana Chaudhry – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman has taken strong notice of applications pending for more than 15 days on the e-Biz Portal and has directed the relevant departments to submit an immediate report on the delays. Presiding over a meeting at the Civil Secretariat, the Chief Secretary was…
By Dr. Ansab Ali – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab University College of Art & Design (CAD) held the thesis exhibition of Batch 2025 students from the Sculpture and Graphic Design departments. The event was attended by PU Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali, CAD Principal Prof. Dr. Samina Nasim, Chairperson Sculpture Department Mr. Habib…
By Muhammad Shahzad – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Pakistan’s rapidly transforming energy landscape is reshaping the country’s economic trajectory, as soaring rooftop solar adoption and shifting consumption patterns compel policymakers to revisit long-held assumptions about demand forecasting, tariff structures, and long-term planning. While the transition is environmentally beneficial, economists warn it is also producing structural challenges…
By Farzana Chaudhry – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE:Senior politician Jahangir Khan Tareen has said that Pakistan cannot progress until the stark divide between the education of rich and poor children is eliminated. “A nation advances only when every child, regardless of economic status, receives the same quality of education,” he stated. Equal opportunities and equitable access…
By Farzana Chaudhry – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Law Punjab, Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan, attended the Annual Awards Ceremony of the Spirit Group of Companies, which also included a special Christmas cake-cutting ceremony. The event was graced by Chairman Spirit Group Nasir Shirazi, CEO Farhan Ayub, Directors Rizwan Iqbal, Rasheed Aasi, Karamat Sehotra,…
By Muhammad Shahzad – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Energy Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar presided over a high-level meeting to review progress on the 50 MW Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Project. Managing Director, Punjab Power Development Board (PPDB), Saniya Awais, delivered a detailed briefing covering the project’s preparation status, technical components, and upcoming milestones. Secretary Energy…
By Dr. Ansab Ali – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: A high-level meeting was convened under the joint chairmanship of Provincial Minister Faisal Ayub Khokhar and MNA & President PML-N Lahore Malik Saif-ul-Malook Khokhar to review issues and ongoing development projects in NA-126 under the Lahore Development Plan. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Lahore Syed…
Islamabad:Muhammad Saleem The Supreme Court has ordered a halt to the ongoing trial against lawyer and human rights activist Iman Mazari in the controversial tweets case. A three-member bench headed by Justice Hashim Kakar heard Mazari’s petition seeking to stop the trial. The court observed that the High Court is expected to hear both sides…
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani Senator Faisal Vawda has said that the 14-year sentence awarded to former Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed marks only the beginning of what he described as a long and comprehensive process of accountability. Speaking to media on Thursday, Vawda said the former general still faces cases related to the May 9 incidents, adding…
RAWALPINDI, December 11, 2025 — Pakistan’s military has announced that former Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed has been sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment after being found guilty on multiple charges following a 15-month-long Field General Court Martial (FGCM). According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the FGCM proceedings, initiated on August 12, 2024, tried…
