By Farzana Chaudhry, LahoreLAHORE: The Directorate General Public Relations (DGPR) Punjab has issued a statement confirming that payments to wheat farmers will be ensured within 72 hours, according to Secretary Food Safety and Consumer Protection Dr. Kiran Khurshid.During a surprise visit to various wheat procurement centres in Kasur, Dr. Khurshid reviewed the distribution of gunny…
By Dr Ansab Ali, LahoreLAHORE: In line with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the implementation of public welfare initiatives across the province is being accelerated.A key meeting in this regard was held under the chairmanship of Provincial Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Mal Sohail Shaukat Butt. Secretary Social Welfare Saira Umar…
By Muhammad Shahzad, LahoreLAHORE: In line with directives of the Chief Minister Punjab, strict monitoring of development projects under the Punjab Development Program is ongoing across the province. In this regard, Secretary Housing Punjab Noor Ul Amin Mengal visited Hafizabad to review progress on various development schemes.During the visit, Deputy Commissioner Hafizabad Abdul Razzaq accompanied…
By Muhammad Shahzad, LahoreLAHORE: A new chapter in regional connectivity began as a Centrum Air flight arrived in Lahore from Tashkent, marking the launch of a regular air link between the cultural hubs of Uzbekistan and Pakistan. The airline will operate two weekly flights between the two cities.The development is being seen as a significant…
By Muhammad Shahzad, LahoreLAHORE: The National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC) convened its first-ever workshop on Right-of-Way (ROW) issues in transmission infrastructure at the Lahore University of Management Sciences, bringing together legal experts, development partners, and key stakeholders from the power sector.The workshop aimed to develop a modern legal and operational framework to resolve land…
By Farzana Chaudhry, LahoreLAHORE: The Punjab University Library Book Club organized a special program to commemorate World Book and Copyright Day, highlighting the importance of reading culture and intellectual engagement.The event featured the presentation of the “Annual Book Lover Award 2026” to the library’s most dedicated users. Chief Librarian Muhammad Asif Khan, Director Students Affairs…
By Dr Ansab Ali, LahoreLAHORE: Professor Emeritus Dr Masood Rabbani (Izaz-i-Fazeelat) has assumed charge as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore following his appointment by the Governor Punjab/Chancellor for a period of four years.Prof Dr Masood Rabbani is a renowned international scientist and microbiologist, and a senior Emeritus Professor…
By Dr Ansab Ali Lahore Pakistan LAHORE: Three minor children have been killed by cutting their throats in the area of Ichhra Lahore.Father, mother and uncle of children have been taken into custody.According to media report, bodies of two minor girls and one minor boy were found in the area of Ichhra . The children…
By Farzana Chaudhry, LahoreLahore: Addressing a ceremony held in connection with World Book Day, Pakistan Medical Association Chairman International Relations and Affairs, Professor Muhammad Ashraf Nizami, stated that literature serves as a mirror of a nation’s identity, while books are not merely a collection of pages but the soul of civilizations and the memory of…
TEHRAN (International Desk) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has launched a sharp rebuke against Washington, declaring that the United States has repeatedly miscalculated Iran’s national strength and determination.“America is powerful, but its strategy on Iran is mistaken. It has failed to understand our nation and our power. The Iranian nation does not surrender…
