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…
Islamabad: The Government of Pakistan has permitted the commercial import of vehicles up to five years old. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved the decision, allowing such vehicles to be imported until June 30, 2026. The statement further mentioned that vehicles less than five…
Paris, Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been convicted of criminal conspiracy in connection with allegations that his 2007 presidential campaign received illicit funding from the late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. The Paris court, however, acquitted Sarkozy of bribery and directly receiving illegal funds. Sentencing is scheduled to be announced later on Thursday. This marks…
