Hong Kong: A massive fire that swept through a densely populated residential complex in the Tai Po district has been brought under control after nearly two days, with authorities confirming that the death toll has risen to 128. Dozens of residents are still missing, and families continue to search hospitals and shelters in hopes of…
Islamabad: The government was unable to meet the required quorum during the National Assembly session, forcing the proceedings to be halted. According to parliamentary officials, the session had to be suspended by the Speaker after the lack of quorum was formally pointed out. With insufficient members present to continue legislative business, the Speaker adjourned the…
The Competition Commission has uncovered a cartel of sugar mills in Punjab allegedly involved in fixing the price of sugarcane through collusion. According to an official statement, the Commission has issued show-cause notices to 10 sugar mills, stating that the mills collectively decided to delay the start of the crushing season through coordinated action. The…
International Desk MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that any potential ceasefire in the ongoing Ukraine conflict is contingent upon the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from territories claimed by Moscow. Putin’s statement underscores Russia’s insistence on territorial control as a non-negotiable condition for peace talks, raising questions about the prospects for an immediate cessation…
By Dr Ansab Ali — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Police Khidmat Centres continued to provide fast and efficient public services across the province, with 14,351 citizens benefiting from various facilities within the last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday. A spokesperson for Punjab Police said that under the directives of Inspector General of Police Dr…
By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Two of the world’s leading accountancy organizations have renewed their strategic alliance for an additional five years, strengthening a partnership that has already spanned nearly a decade and contributed significantly to shaping the future of the global accounting profession. ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and Chartered…
By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) sealed a well-known fried fish outlet and imposed fines totaling Rs290,000 on 12 food units during a citywide inspection campaign targeting fish sale points, officials said on Thursday. The operation was conducted on the directives of PFA Director General Muhammad Asim Javaid. According…
By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Faheem-ur-Rehman Saigol, has warned that Pakistan’s internet services have deteriorated significantly in recent years, placing the country at a disadvantage as the rest of the world accelerates in information technology and digital innovation. Speaking during a meeting with…
By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Lahore Police have intensified their ongoing crackdown on power theft across the provincial capital, arresting 755 suspects and registering 1,467 FIRs during the month of November, according to an official statement issued on Thursday. A spokesperson for Lahore Police reported that in 2025 alone, authorities have arrested 30,308…
By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Lahore Police have intensified their ongoing crackdown on power theft across the provincial capital, arresting 755 suspects and registering 1,467 FIRs during the month of November, according to an official statement issued on Thursday. A spokesperson for Lahore Police reported that in 2025 alone, authorities have arrested 30,308…
