BERLIN: Germany’s cabinet has approved policy guidelines to strengthen online protection for children and teenagers, including a proposed temporary national ban on social networking for children under 13 pending the implementation of European rules.According to the report, the proposed measures would restrict children in this age group from using platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and…
JAKARTA: The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has called for two planned concerts by Italian singer Andrea Bocelli to be cancelled, citing his past support for Israel.The council opposed performances at Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, and in Jakarta, saying that providing Bocelli with a platform would conflict with public solidarity with Palestinians and the…
ISLAMABAD: By Muhammad Saleem Islamabad Traffic Police and Saeed International Hospital have reached a cooperation agreement to provide medical facilities to traffic police officers and personnel.Under the agreement, concluded by Islamabad Chief Traffic Officer Kainat Azhar Khan, officers and personnel will receive free medical check-ups, special discounts on various laboratory tests and other healthcare services.According…
ISLAMABAD: Report by muhammad saleem Inspector General of Police Islamabad, Capt. (Retd.) Muhammad Sohail Chaudhry, has directed officers to ensure transparency in the ongoing recruitment process and improve facilities for citizens at police stations.During a meeting with National Police Foundation officials, the police chief reviewed recruitment-related administrative matters and arrangements for candidates’ interviews. He instructed…
Calls for accessible public facilities, effective legislation and equal rights in education and employment By Dr Ansab Ali Lahore Pakistan DEPALPUR: Former Member of the National Assembly and Parliamentary Secretary Haji Rao Muhammad Ajmal Khan has stressed the need to provide persons with disabilities equal opportunities, accessible facilities and the right to live with dignity,…
Authority to expand commercial operations, promote local plantation and improve green spaces across Punjab By Farzana Chaudhry Lahore Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab Horticulture Authority (PHA) will establish commercial nurseries in all districts under its administrative control to provide seasonal flowers and ornamental plants to the public at subsidised prices, Director General Ahmad Usman Javaid said…
UHS to conduct centralised admissions for public and private institutions for 2026–27 academic session By Dr Ansab Ali Lahore LAHORE: The admission policy for MBBS and BDS programmes in public and private medical and dental colleges across Punjab for the 2026–27 academic session has been issued, with the University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore, designated…
Focus on healthcare workforce development, digital learning, referral systems and newborn care By Dr Ansab Ali Lahore Pakistan LAHORE: The National Health Support Program (NHSP), Punjab, presented progress on healthcare workforce development, digital learning, integrated referral services and newborn care during the 8th World Bank Implementation Support Mission (ISM), highlighting initiatives aimed at strengthening primary…
University administration highlights international academic collaboration and quality education By Muhammad Shahzad Lahore Pakistan LAHORE: DPU University Thailand, Lahore Campus, hosted a reception in honour of the newly elected body of the Association of Photojournalists of Lahore (APL), with Colonel (R) Farooq Tahir, Chairman of the university, and Dr. Mansoor Faisal, President of the university,…
Minister directs municipal staff to ensure cleanliness targets and warns against burning garbage and crop residues By Muhammad Shahzad Lahore Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has announced that emergency measures will be implemented to tackle smog and directed municipal authorities to intensify cleanliness operations across the province. A meeting chaired by the…
