By our Staff Reporter Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan — Speaker of the Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has voiced strong support for the government’s decision to ban the hardline religious group Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), saying that the state should not engage in dialogue with any organization involved in terrorism or violence. Speaking to reporters in…
By our Staff Reporter Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan — Provincial Information Minister Uzma Bukhari has said that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken decisive steps to end land encroachment across Punjab, claiming that the new property ordinance permanently blocks the activities of land-grabbing groups. Speaking to reporters in Lahore, Bukhari said that for decades, land…
By our Staff Reporter Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan — Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has strongly criticized the Punjab government’s decision to provide monthly stipends to mosque imams, calling it an attempt to “buy the conscience” of religious scholars. Speaking at an Ulema Convention in the southern city of Multan, Fazlur Rehman said Pakistan…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s Foreign Office said on Friday that it is closely examining the recently signed India–United States defense framework agreement, citing the need to assess its potential implications for peace and stability in South Asia. In an official statement, the Foreign Office Spokesperson described the pact as “a recent development, enforced this morning,” adding that…
Islamabad: Pakistan’s intelligence agencies have reportedly foiled another Indian espionage attempt, arresting a fisherman allegedly working for Indian intelligence and recovering military uniforms and other materials from his possession. During a joint press conference, Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar and Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry shared details of the operation, stating that the…
Islamabad: Pakistan has received successful bids from international energy companies for offshore oil and gas exploration, paving the way for an estimated $1 billion in foreign investment, according to an official statement from the Power Division. The development follows a comprehensive study by the U.S.-based firm DeGolyer and MacNaughton, which indicated the presence of up…
Lahore, October 31 (By our Staff Reporter Farzana Chaudhry):The launch of the electric tram project on Lahore’s Canal Road has been delayed due to the ongoing diversion of funds toward flood relief efforts, Punjab’s Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan confirmed on Thursday. Speaking to reporters, the minister said that Rs 130 billion has been allocated…
Lahore, October 31 (By our Staff Reporter Muhammad Shahzad):The Punjab government has announced the establishment of a ‘Digital Peace Barrier’ aimed at maintaining law and order across the province and preventing the spread of sedition, hate speech, and riots through digital platforms. The decision was made during the 7th extraordinary meeting on law and order,…
Lahore, October 31 (By our Staff Reporter Muhammad Shahzad):A Lahore District Court has extended the physical remand of six NCCIA officers for another three days in a major bribery case. The court ordered that the accused be produced again on November 3. The six officers of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) were presented…
Lahore, October 31 (By our Staff Reporter Dr. Ansab Ali):In a significant move against land encroachment in Punjab, the provincial cabinet has approved the Punjab Protection of Ownership of Movable Property Ordinance 2025. The decision was made during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, aiming to safeguard citizens’ property rights and curb the…
