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By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan met with Ombudsperson Punjab Dr. Najma Afzal Khan to discuss measures aimed at strengthening women’s protection, preventing workplace harassment, and enhancing institutional cooperation.During the meeting, Dr. Najma Afzal Khan presented the proposed Code of Conduct for the Prevention of Harassment to the Speaker….

By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: A comprehensive performance review meeting of Lahore General Hospital (LGH) was held under the chairmanship of Principal Amiruddin Medical College, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Farooq Afzal, during which key decisions were taken to further improve healthcare services, strengthen security, and ensure monsoon preparedness.The two-hour meeting was attended by Medical Superintendent (MS)…

By Dr. Ansab Ali, Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that providing basic facilities, including education, to the people remains one of the government’s top priorities, adding that another promise made to the people of Attock has now been fulfilled.He expressed these views while inaugurating NADRA Facilitation Centres in the Union…

By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has described the China-backed Sahiwal Coal-Fired Power Plant as one of the most successful flagship projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), saying it has played a vital role in strengthening Pakistan’s energy security, promoting industrial development, and supporting long-term…

By Dr. Ansab Ali, Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab Employees Social Security Institution (PESSI) has announced that the receipt of applications for Hajj 2027 from registered workers has entered its final phase. Only two days remain for the submission of applications, with the last date fixed as July 15, 2026.Registered workers who meet the prescribed eligibility…

By Muhammad shahadLAHORE: Punjab Provincial Minister for Irrigation Kazem Ali Pirzada chaired a high-level Chief Engineers Conference to review the progress of ongoing development schemes and flood restoration projects across the province.The meeting was attended by Secretary Irrigation Dr. Wasif Khurshid and Chief Engineers from all irrigation zones, who briefed the minister on the operational…

International Desk — Petrol prices, which had been declining rapidly since the ceasefire, are surging again as the United States continues air strikes on Iran for a third consecutive day.According to international news agencies, global crude oil prices rose 9 percent yesterday, followed by a further 5 percent increase today.Brent crude traded as high as…

KARACHI — The network of facilitators involved in the attack on the Rangers camp in Gulistan-e-Johar has been exposed, and the attack’s mastermind, Qari Bashir, has been arrested by Rangers.Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, addressing a press conference alongside Sindh IG Javed Alam, Additional IG CTD Zulfiqar Larik, and SSP CTD Irfan Bahadur, said…

ISLAMABAD — Report by Muhammad Saleem The Islamabad High Court has approved the merger of Telenor Pakistan Private Limited into Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (Ufone).Justice Khadim Hussain Soomro announced the decision, ruling that all assets, properties, rights, and liabilities of Telenor Pakistan will be transferred to Pak Telecom Mobile Limited (Ufone).Under the court’s ruling, once…

TEHRAN — A severe collision occurred between two cargo vessels near the northern part of Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz off Iran’s coast, causing serious damage to one of the ships.According to Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency, the incident took place when a large cargo vessel collided violently with another ship. The impact…