Islamabad:Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said he is often told that he is a decent man and therefore should not be involved in politics, asserting that religious scholars have an equal—if not greater—right to political leadership.Addressing a gathering, he said that only religious scholars can stand on the pulpit of the Prophet (PBUH),…
Dallas:Pakistan set a 191-run target for the United States after scoring 190 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs in a key T20 World Cup encounter.Pakistan’s batters adopted an aggressive approach, scoring briskly during the powerplay and middle overs, though the loss of wickets in the final phase prevented them from crossing the 200-run mark.The…
Islamabad/Kabul:Pakistan’s pharmaceutical exports to Afghanistan have been severely affected due to the closure of the Torkham and Chaman border crossings since October 2025, putting nearly $200 million worth of drug exports at risk.Industry sources say hundreds of trucks carrying medicines remain stranded at border points, causing significant financial losses to Pakistani exporters and raising fears…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanCHINIOT: Federal Minister for the Board of Investment Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh on Sunday reaffirmed his commitment to transforming Chiniot into the “Educational Oxford” of Pakistan, stressing that quality education is the only sustainable pathway to eradicating poverty and strengthening the national economy.Speaking at a ceremony at the Government College University…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Secretary and Chief Administrator Auqaf Punjab Dr Ehsan Bhutta has said that Sufi shrines across the province serve as centres of spiritual guidance, peace, and cultural heritage, emphasising that their preservation and the provision of improved facilities for devotees remain a top priority of the Punjab government.He said…
By Dr Ansab Ali Lahore Pakistan LAHORE: The Emergency Services Department (ESD) responded to 1430 Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) in all 37 districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours. In these RTCs, 14 people died, whereas 1626 were injured. Out of these, 702 people with serious injuries were shifted to different hospitals, while 924…
By Farzana Chaudhry Lahore Pakistan LAHORE: In order to protect citizens from the harmful effects of contaminated water, the Government of Punjab has conducted a comprehensive review of the progress of ongoing clean drinking water projects. On the directions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, an important meeting was held under the chairmanship of…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab government has conducted a comprehensive review of ongoing clean drinking water projects aimed at protecting citizens from the harmful effects of contaminated water, officials said on Wednesday.The review was carried out during a high-level meeting held on the directions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved seven development projects worth more than Rs7.5 billion across multiple sectors, officials said on Wednesday.The approvals were granted during the 63rd meeting of the PDWP, chaired by Chairman Planning and Development (P&D) Board Dr Naeem Rauf.Among the approved schemes is the…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab Food Safety and Consumer Protection Department has launched a province-wide crackdown against illegal profiteers and hoarders ahead of the holy month of Ramazan, Secretary Food Safety and Consumer Protection Dr Kiran Khurshid said on Wednesday.She said price control magistrates carried out inspections at more than 363,000 locations…
