Voice of Germany English, Islamabad/Quetta – January 31, 2026At least 10 Pakistani security personnel were killed and 11 civilians lost their lives in a series of coordinated militant attacks across Balochistan province on Saturday, officials said. Security forces reported killing between 37 and 67 militants during the clashes, with claims of over 108 militants eliminated…
LAHORE: Doctors at Jinnah Hospital Lahore have successfully performed a kidney transplant surgery, marking the hospital’s first such procedure of the year. The recipient, a 23-year-old patient named Irfan from Dera Ghazi Khan, received a kidney donated by his maternal aunt.Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique congratulated the medical team on the successful operation, stating…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Khalaf Khalafov, the special representative of Azerbaijan’s President, at the PM House in Islamabad on Saturday.During the meeting, PM Shehbaz emphasized the fraternal bonds between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, expressing his commitment to strengthen bilateral relations across all sectors. He conveyed warm greetings to President Ilham Aliyev and praised…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan | January 30, 2026Lahore: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a reduction of Rs 4.04 per unit in electricity rates for industrial consumers.The move was warmly welcomed by Provincial Minister for Energy Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar, who said in an official statement that the reduction will provide significant relief…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan | January 30, 2026Lahore: The Emergency Services Department (ESD) reported 1,322 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 37 districts of Punjab in the past 24 hours, resulting in 16 deaths and 1,505 injuries.Of the injured, 615 sustained serious injuries and were shifted to hospitals, while 787 with minor…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan | January 30, 2026Lahore: Punjab University (PU) Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali, has highlighted that PU campuses host a wide variety of bird species, enhancing the natural beauty of the university. He praised the role of faculty members in protecting the environment and conserving bird life.The remarks were…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan | January 30, 2026Lahore: The pre-launching ceremony of the Sundar Industrial Expo 2026, organized by the Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company (PIEDMC), was held at Sundar Industrial Estate. The main Expo is scheduled from February 11 to 13, 2026 at the same venue.The ceremony was attended by…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan | January 30, 2026Lahore: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore organized a solidarity walk on Friday to express support for the people of occupied Kashmir.The walk at the City Campus was led by Senior Tutor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Yasin Tipu, and attended by Chairman of…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan | January 30, 2026Lahore: Senior Member of the Board of Revenue Punjab, Nabeel Javaid, has emphasized that the Punjab government is fully committed to providing maximum facilities and improved services to devotees visiting Darbar Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA). This aligns with the keen interest of Deputy Prime Minister…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan | January 30, 2026Lahore: President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Faheem ur Rehman Saigol, along with Senior Vice President Tanveer Ahmed Sheikh and Vice President Khurram Lodhi, welcomed the special relief package announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for exporters and industry.The LCCI officials said…
