By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department (ET&NC) Punjab has intensified its crackdown against the agent mafia and unauthorised private individuals by tightening the entry system at its Farid Court House office. On the directives of Director Excise Region-C Jam Siraj, only relevant officials and genuine applicants are…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan DEPALPUR: Former Member of the National Assembly from NA-137, Depalpur, and former Parliamentary Secretary Haji Rao Muhammad Ajmal Khan has fully recovered following a successful eye surgery. Meanwhile, his son, Rao Saad Ajmal Khan, has returned after performing Umrah, prompting expressions of happiness and congratulations from people of the area,…
Minister says provincial commission, capacity-building and religious tourism initiatives are being pursued By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora on Thursday briefed Netherlands Ambassador Robert Jan Siegert on the Punjab government’s initiatives for the protection and welfare of minority communities and sought greater international cooperation in the…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, Pakistan SWAT: The suspect arrested in connection with the alleged rape and murder of nine-year-old orphan girl Ishmal denied the charges in court on Friday, while a large number of women took to the streets in Madyan, demanding justice for the child. Police produced Sultan Mohammad before the court after the…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: In compliance with the directives of the Punjab Government, comprehensive and foolproof fire safety arrangements have been completed at the Neonatal Neurology Unit (NNU) of Lahore General Hospital (LGH) to effectively deal with any emergency situation. Prioritising the safety of newborns, modern fire protection equipment and emergency response systems…
Venice, A documentary examining Israel’s use of AI-powered targeting systems against Palestinians in Gaza received a 25-minute standing ovation following its premiere at the Venice Film Festival. The 80-minute film, “NAZA,” is directed by Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor. The pair previously won an Oscar in 2025 for “No Other Land,” made together…
Tel Aviv,A new survey shows Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Likud party facing a historic decline ahead of the country’s elections. According to the poll published by Maariv newspaper, Likud has dropped to 19 seats — its lowest level since May 2025.The poll, published Friday, comes roughly six weeks before Israel’s general election on October 27….
Berlin,A political controversy has intensified in Germany after Chancellor Friedrich Merz described the AfD’s migration policy as “ethnic cleansing.” The far-right party has filed a criminal complaint against Merz, calling his remark “criminal in nature” and unacceptable.According to German newspaper BILD, Germany’s right-wing AfD party has filed a criminal complaint against Chancellor Friedrich Merz after…
Ukraine’s intelligence chief has said Russian President Vladimir Putin will run out of soldiers by 2028, adding that morale within the Russian army is low and troops have no desire to keep fighting.Lieutenant General Oleh Ivashchenko, head of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate, predicted that the Russian military could exhaust its troops and military resources by…
Washington, Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said that if the Israeli public re-elects Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, the United States should adopt a much tougher stance toward Israel. She criticized Netanyahu’s leadership and called for strong action against Israeli settler violence in the West Bank.Speaking to broadcaster MS Now on Thursday, referencing…
