Karachi: The widow of renowned Karachi police officer Chaudhry Aslam, Noreen Aslam, has expressed strong outrage over the upcoming Bollywood film “Dhairendra”, accusing the filmmakers of using derogatory dialogue and misrepresenting her late husband. She has indicated that she may pursue legal action. Speaking to local media, Noreen criticized a line in the film’s trailer…
Lahore: The Punjab government has granted permission to celebrate the traditional Basant festival, marking an official revival of the event after several years of restrictions. According to government sources, Basant will be celebrated on February 6, 7 and 8 across the province. Authorities have emphasized that strict regulations will be enforced to ensure public safety….
Karachi: Muttahida Qaumi Movement–Pakistan (MQM-P) leader and Member of the National Assembly Farooq Sattar has sharply criticized the Sindh government, alleging that a “state within a state” was created on Karachi’s major roads during Sindhi Culture Day celebrations on December 7. Addressing the media, Sattar said that public order was violated under the banner of…
Lahore: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi has been discharged from a Lahore hospital following gallbladder surgery and transferred back to Kot Lakhpat Jail, his lawyer confirmed on Tuesday. According to attorney Rana Madassar, Qureshi had been receiving treatment at the Pakistan Kidney and Liver Institute (PKLI) after undergoing surgery. Doctors discharged him…
Islamabad: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that inflation in Pakistan is likely to rise again, despite recent improvements in key economic indicators. In its latest assessment, the Fund released Pakistan’s two-year economic performance review along with projections for the ongoing fiscal year. According to the IMF, the country’s inflation rate—recorded at 3.2% in…
By Muhammad Shahzad – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: In a landmark move to modernize one of Pakistan’s most iconic spiritual destinations, Secretary Auqaf and Religious Affairs, Dr. Ehsan Bhutta, chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress of the Data Darbar Extension Project, which aims to equip the shrine with world-class facilities for the millions of…
By Muhammad Shahzad – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Emergency Services Department (ESD) responded to 1,242 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 37 districts of Punjab in the past 24 hours, resulting in seven fatalities and 1,413 injuries. According to official data, 570 seriously injured victims were shifted to hospitals, while 843 individuals with minor injuries…
Farzana Chaudhry – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Director General of the Intellectual Property Organization (IPO) Pakistan, Nauman Aslam Sheikh, visited the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), emphasizing that the organization plays a crucial role in protecting the hard work of investors and safeguarding their products. LCCI President Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol praised IPO Pakistan…
By Farzana Chaudhry – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the Dubai Chambers umbrella, has officially launched a new international representative office in Karachi aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties between Pakistan and Dubai. The opening of the Karachi office is part of the ‘Dubai…
By Dr Ansab Ali – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Department of Public Health at the University of the Punjab is set to host a high-level panel discussion titled “Violence Against Women: A Public Health Issue” on 10 December 2025, in alignment with the UN Women 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. The event…
