LAHORE: Ajoka Theatre’s latest workshop production, “Yeh Aurtain Kahan Gaeen” (Where Have the Women Gone?), captivated a full house at Alhamra Hall 2 in Lahore, sparking both laughter and reflection. Developed in collaboration with the Lahore Arts Council, the play marked the conclusion of a two-month training program for emerging theatre artists, aimed at nurturing…
LAHORE: The Punjab Cabinet Standing Committee on Legislative and Privatization Affairs has approved the establishment of a Riot Management Force under the Right to Peaceful Protest Act 2024. The decision was taken during the committee’s 24th meeting at the Civil Secretariat, chaired by Punjab Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman. The committee cleared…
LAHORE: The Punjab Counter Narcotics Force (CNF) has intensified operations under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for a “drug-free, healthy, and safe Punjab.” Officials reported that in a single day, seven operations were carried out in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad, leading to the arrest of suspected drug traffickers and the recovery of…
LAHORE: Punjab’s Minister for Information and Culture, Azma Bokhari, has warned that no one will be allowed to politicize the plight of flood victims, stressing that those unable to provide practical support should refrain from making “unnecessary statements.” Speaking a day after Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz defended the province’s position on national platforms, Bokhari…
Reporter Farzana Chaudhry LAHORE: An important meeting was held at the Head Office of the Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB) under the chairmanship of Dr. Sajid Mahmood Chohan to review arrangements for the 556th birth anniversary of Baba Guru Nanak Dev Ji. During the meeting, Additional Secretary Shrines, Nasir Mushtaq, briefed that final arrangements were…
Makkah: Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Humaid, Imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, has been appointed as the new Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, following the death of Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Sheikh. According to a royal decree, Sheikh bin Humaid — born in 1949 in Buraidah — graduated in Islamic jurisprudence from the Islamic…
Colombo: Pakistan secured their place in the Asia Cup final after defeating Bangladesh in a closely fought contest. Chasing a target of 136 runs, Bangladesh managed to score only 124 for 9 in their allotted overs, falling 11 runs short. With this victory, Pakistan advanced to the final, where they will face arch-rivals India on…
New Delhi The Indian government has barred Sikh pilgrims from traveling to Pakistan to participate in the birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak, sparking anger and condemnation among Sikh communities worldwide. According to India’s Ministry of Home Affairs, the restriction was imposed citing a so-called “serious security situation.” However, Sikh organizations across the globe…
Islamabad: The federal government has introduced a subsidized housing finance scheme titled “Mera Ghar, Mera Aashiyana”, aimed at helping middle- and low-income Pakistanis purchase or build affordable homes. According to a circular issued by the State Bank of Pakistan, the scheme will be implemented through commercial banks, the House Building Finance Corporation (HBFC), and microfinance…
New York: US President Donald Trump has unveiled a 21-point peace plan for the Middle East and Gaza, presenting it to Muslim leaders on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. According to US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve Witkoff, the plan has been shared with selected leaders and could lead to…
