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By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: In a decisive move to control prices during Ramadan, Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman has ordered the immediate removal of all “inactive” price control magistrates, directing that dynamic officers be deputed to ensure effective market monitoring.The directive was issued during a high-level meeting at the Civil Secretariat on…

By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: In line with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to promote people-friendly governance and improve facilities at religious places, the Auqaf Department has made comprehensive arrangements to provide maximum facilities for Muslims attending Iftar gatherings at shrines across the province.This was stated by Secretary/Chief Administrator Auqaf…

By Dr Ansab Ali | lahore , PakistanTOBA TEK SINGH: Rashida Qureshi, spokesperson for the Children Advocacy Network, has welcomed the Punjab Child Marriage Restraint Ordinance 2026, recently promulgated by the Punjab government to curb child marriages, describing it as a significant step forward in strengthening child protection across the province.Under the ordinance, the minimum…

By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: University of the Punjab has formally begun implementing its Research, Innovation and Commercialization Policy 2026, marking a significant move to strengthen applied research, promote innovation, and transform academic knowledge into tangible socio-economic impact.Under the new policy, faculty spin-off companies will be permitted, enabling researchers to establish and manage commercial…

By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab, Abdul Kareem, has reiterated a strict zero-tolerance policy against corruption, abuse of authority, and misconduct within the police force, stating that no officer or official will be granted any concession in cases of wrongdoing.He was chairing a high-level meeting at the Central Police…

Islamabad | FridayA significant earthquake rattled several cities across Pakistan on Friday evening, coinciding with Iftar time, sending thousands of residents rushing out of their homes in panic.According to ARY News, the earthquake measured 5.6 on the Richter scale. The Seismological Centre confirmed that the epicentre was located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan,…

As the T20 World Cup enters its high-octane Super 8 stage, cricket analysts have already turned their attention to potential semi-final match-ups — and former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has made a bold claim that’s set the cricket world buzzing.Latif said with full conviction that should Pakistan and India face off in the semi-finals, the…

February 20, 2026 — ColomboThe Super 8 stage of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 gets underway tomorrow with a high-stakes clash between Pakistan and New Zealand at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The match is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM local time.Both sides earned their Super 8 berths after winning three matches…

Tehran / New YorkIran has formally notified the United Nations that while it does not seek war in the region, any military aggression against it will be met with a swift and decisive response, according to a statement issued by Tehran.Iranian officials made clear in their communication to the UN that the bases, installations, and…

Islamabad: Pakistan’s poverty rate has climbed to an alarming 29.9 percent, with every province recording a sharp rise compared to previous figures, according to the latest available data.Urban poverty has seen a steep increase, jumping from 11 percent to 17.4 percent, highlighting that economic hardship is no longer confined to rural areas but is now…