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…
By Dr Ansab Ali — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) Deputy Secretary General Khalid Naik has expressed grave concern over the rising unemployment rate highlighted in the latest Labour Force Survey released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, warning that the trend poses a significant threat to the country’s economic stability. Naik…
By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Police has intensified efforts to enforce traffic regulations across the province, issuing 27,292 driving licenses within the last 24 hours, according to a police spokesperson. During the same period, authorities issued 38,736 traffic challans for various violations, imposing fines amounting to 28 million rupees. As part of…
By Muhammad Shahzad Lahore Pakistan g LAHORE: Expert coaches continued to impart modern training to Punjab athletes at multiple training camps being organised at various state-of-the-art sports venues of Nishtar Park Sports Complex on Thursday. Punjab Sports Department is conducting the training camps for the preparation of upcoming 35th National Games which are scheduled to be…
