By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Lahore High Court has summoned a comprehensive report from the Inspector General of Punjab Police regarding cases of kidnapping of minor girls across Punjab.The court also directed that a detailed account of the performance of investigation officers handling such cases be submitted.Chief Justice Aalia Neelum heard the petition…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol, has warned that escalating tensions and a war-like situation between Iran and the United States are beginning to adversely affect Pakistan’s economy.Speaking to media representatives at the Lahore Chamber, he said disruptions in the supply of…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: At least 99 people lost their lives and 11,922 others were injured in 9,556 road traffic accidents reported across Punjab during the five days of Eid holidays, according to emergency officials.Director General of Rescue 1122, Dr. Rizwan Naseer, expressed concern over the rising number of road crashes and…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: In a notable achievement for Pakistan’s academic community, a faculty member from University of the Punjab has been selected to participate in a fully funded international innovation event in Paris.Lecturer Hafiz Fawad Ali of the Hailey College of Commerce has been chosen for the prestigious “EELISA One Night to…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Inspector General of Punjab Police, Abdul Kareem, met with police personnel and their family members at the Central Police Office, where he listened to their concerns and directed relevant authorities to ensure immediate resolution of issues.According to official details, the IG issued specific instructions on a number of individual…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Animal Agriculture Association of Jinan to enhance institutional cooperation in livestock modernization and dairy value chain development.The development was highlighted during a think tank session held at the PCJCCI Secretariat…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Amir of Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has proposed the inclusion of Iran and Turkey in the existing defence cooperation framework between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, calling for broader regional collaboration.Addressing a gathering in Lahore, he emphasized the need to reassess regional alliances, stating that understanding the dynamics of “friends…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: President of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA), Prof. Shahid Malik, has expressed deep sorrow and grave concern over the tragic death of an innocent child in Lahore following a dog bite, calling it a serious public health failure.In a statement, Prof. Malik urged the Government of Punjab to immediately…
TEHRAN/WASHINGTON — Iranian state-linked news agencies Fars and Tasnim have denied that any negotiations — direct or indirect — have taken place with the Trump administration, contradicting the U.S. president’s claims of “constructive talks.” According to unnamed Iranian sources cited by Fars, once Washington learned that Iran’s retaliatory targets include power plants across Western Asia, the…
NEW YORK — A Jazz Aviation flight operating on behalf of Air Canada struck a Port Authority Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting vehicle while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late Sunday night, killing both pilots and injuring dozens of passengers. Air Canada Flight 8646, arriving from Montreal with 72 passengers and four crew members, was…
