BERLIN: German police are investigating a third bank robbery reported within days in the western state of North Rhine–Westphalia (NRW), raising concerns over a spate of coordinated crimes targeting financial institutions.According to authorities, the latest incident occurred in broad daylight, when unknown suspects broke into a bank branch and emptied four safe-deposit boxes. No arrests…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) collected Rs1.427 trillion in tax revenue in December, marking the highest-ever collection for the month of December in the country’s history, officials said during a briefing to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb.According to FBR officials, the December collection amounted to 99 percent of the monthly target of Rs1.446 trillion,…
KARACHI: Wedding photos and videos of former Pakistan cricketer Mushtaq Ahmed’s daughter have surfaced on social media, drawing widespread attention.Mushtaq Ahmed’s daughter, Nawal, recently got married in a ceremony attended by several cricketers and notable figures from different walks of life. The event was described as an elegant and intimate affair.During the ceremony, the bride…
LAHORE: A Pakistani court has summoned prominent YouTuber Saad ur Rehman, popularly known as Ducky Bhai, for indictment in a case related to the alleged promotion of online gambling, court officials confirmed on Thursday.During a hearing at the Lahore District Courts, the judge ordered Saad ur Rehman and other accused individuals to appear on January…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE — The Lahore Police have intensified operations against gambling across the city during 2025, resulting in the arrest of more than 3,800 suspects and the registration of 959 cases related to gambling activities. Authorities also recovered over Rs179.49 million in stake money from the arrested individuals.According to a spokesperson, the divisional…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan | 02-01-26LAHORE — The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore organized its 22nd Annual Sports Day at the City Campus Sports Ground, showcasing vibrant participation from students across all campuses. The event was inaugurated in the morning by Prof. Dr. Saleem Chaudhary, former Chairman of the UVAS Sports…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has said the provincial government’s flagship “Suthra Punjab” initiative is gaining attention not only across Pakistan but also internationally. She revealed that both Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) governments have expressed interest in adopting the model, with the KP Chief Secretary formally…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has announced plans to establish Carewell Police Welfare Hospitals in all major cities of Punjab, as part of a broader initiative to expand modern healthcare and medical treatment facilities for the police force in 2026.The decision was taken during a high-level meeting…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE — At least 10 people were killed and 1,254 injured in 1,101 road traffic crashes reported across Punjab over the past 24 hours, according to the Emergency Services Department (ESD).Rescue teams responded to incidents in all 37 districts of the province. Of the injured, 490 people with serious injuries were…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the establishment of large-scale shrimp estates spanning 5,600 acres in Sargodha and Alipur, marking the province’s most ambitious initiative to date aimed at promoting the Blue Economy and aquaculture development.According to official sources, initial development work in Sargodha has been completed on…
