By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanThe Khelta Punjab Pink Games 2026, described by officials as the largest women’s sporting event in the province, concluded with a closing ceremony at the Gymnasium Hall of Nishtar Park Sports Complex on Sunday.The Punjab-wide competition saw Lahore Division crowned overall champions, securing 35 medals, including 25 gold and…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanPolice authorities in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province remained on high alert during Christian worship and prayer services held in churches across the region, including the provincial capital Lahore, officials said.The heightened security measures were implemented on the instructions of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abdul Kareem, who directed senior officers…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanChinese automaker Chery Motors has unveiled its flagship Tiggo 9 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in Pakistan, positioning the SUV as a new benchmark in high-performance sustainable mobility.The reveal took place at Chery Defence in Lahore, which served as the primary venue for the Saturday, February 14 launch event….
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanAn inclusive Rickshaw March organized by NOWPDP (Network of Organizations Working for People with Disabilities), in collaboration with fashion designer Hassan Shehryar Yasin (HSY), brought attention to accessible mobility and economic empowerment for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Pakistan.The event, held at the historic Lahore Fort, featured customized and retrofitted…
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, imprisoned in Adiala Jail, was allowed to speak with his sons Qasim and Sulaiman over the phone.According to sources, the phone call took place yesterday, allowing Khan to connect with his London-based sons.A federal minister also confirmed that Imran Khan was facilitated to speak with his sons.In a statement…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a Rs38 billion Ramadan Relief Package, under which deserving families will receive Rs13,000 each.Addressing the launch ceremony of the Ramadan Relief Package, the Prime Minister said that last year Rs20 billion were allocated, while this year the amount has been increased to Rs38 billion.The Secretary of Benazir Income…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is expected to witness an increase in petroleum prices from February 16, with petrol prices likely to go up by Rs4 per litre and diesel by Rs5 per litre.According to sources, the anticipated hike is attributed to rising crude oil prices in the international market, which is expected to impact petroleum product prices…
Islamabad: U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for South and Central Asian Affairs at the United States Department of State, John Mark Pommersheim, has concluded a five-day visit to Pakistan, reaffirming continued cooperation between the two countries on economic growth and shared security interests. The visit comes at a time when both nations are seeking…
Speaker Punjab Assembly Addresses Inaugural Ceremony of Mukabbir University of Science & Technology, GujratBy Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanGujrat: Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, on Friday formally inaugurated Mukabbir University of Science & Technology in Gujrat, underscoring the role of universities as hubs of dialogue, research and national development.He was accompanied…
RAHIM YAR KHAN: President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari has taken a swipe at former Prime Minister Imran Khan, saying he hasn’t even spent 18 months in jail and has already started complaining.Addressing a public rally in Rahim Yar Khan, President Zardari remarked, “I have served time in prison. I used to say that jail…
