By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb on Friday said the Punjab government is implementing “historic and unprecedented” measures for the protection, welfare and rights of children, making Punjab the first province in Pakistan to formally develop a comprehensive Child Protection Bureau Policy. Speaking at the central World Children’s Day ceremony…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE — The Punjab Housing Department has initiated a comprehensive plan to digitize the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) across Lahore, aiming to modernize service delivery and improve system efficiency, a departmental spokesperson said on Friday. The announcement followed a high-level meeting chaired by Secretary Housing Noor-ul-Amin Mengal, where DG WASA…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari on Friday said that a letter written by members of the U.S. Congress to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is “encouraging and commendable,” noting that American lawmakers have acknowledged the chief minister’s strong leadership and reform-driven governance. According to Bokhari, the…
ISLAMABAD —Pakistan Report by Muhammad Saleem The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stark warning that corruption in Pakistan remains “persistent and corrosive,” permeating every tier of governance and inflicting long-term economic damage far greater than the Rs5.3 trillion recovered by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) over the last two years. In its latest…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE — The Punjab University Institute of Zoology on Thursday organized an “Amphibian Awareness Exhibition” led by BS Zoology students to highlight the ecological importance of amphibians and promote conservation awareness among youth. The event, held on campus, was attended by Director Institute of Zoology Prof Dr Nabila Roohi, Chairman Hall…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan LAHORE — The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore has secured the 155th position in the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Ranking 2026, the university announced on Friday. UVAS also ranked first among public-sector universities in Pakistan and fourth overall among Pakistani institutions included in the list. In…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Lahore Police on Friday marked the 20th martyrdom anniversary of Constable Asghar Ali with a solemn tribute, reaffirming the force’s enduring commitment to honouring those who fell in the line of duty. A police contingent visited the martyr’s grave, offered a ceremonial salute, laid a floral wreath and recited…
Dubai — A major setback hit India’s defense establishment when its indigenous fighter aircraft Tejas crashed during an aerobatic display at the Dubai Airshow, killing the pilot and raising serious questions about the program’s long-standing technical and safety issues. The incident — witnessed by international delegations, defense officials and global media — not only caused…
Islamabad —Pakistan Report By Muhammad Saleem In one of the most sweeping administrative overhauls in recent years, the Government of Pakistan has replaced all key Joint Secretaries within the Establishment Division, signalling a decisive consolidation of authority under Secretary Establishment Barrister Nabeel Ahmed Awan. According to official notifications, the rapid reshuffle reflects a strategic move…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan In a first-of-its-kind initiative on World Children’s Day, Punjab Minister for School Education Rana Sikandar Hayat symbolically handed over his ministerial responsibilities to a high-achieving matric student, Abuzar, empowering him to experience governance and decision-making firsthand. Abuzar arrived at the School Education Department in the Minister’s official vehicle, where senior officials…
