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By Farzana ChaudhryLahoreLAHORE: A World Bank Implementation Support Mission team visited the Punjab Municipal Development Fund Company (PMDFC) today to review the ongoing activities, planning, and progress under the Punjab Inclusive Cities Program.The mission team included Carlo Alberto, Amena Raja, Sohaib Rasheed, and Seemab Rehan, while Imran-ul-Haq and Azharuddin Khan joined the meeting virtually via…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahoreLAHORE: Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan has stated that the upcoming National Adolescent and Youth Policy will focus on nurturing the skills of children and youth according to their interests and aptitudes, with a bold target of increasing Pakistan’s IT exports from the current $2.5 billion to $25 billion…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahoreLAHORE: The Punjab University Oriental College, in collaboration with the Embassy of Hungary in Islamabad, organized a scholarly symposium titled “Scholarly Contributions of Sir Mark Aurel Stein (1862–1943)” on Monday to honour the life and academic legacy of the renowned Hungarian-born British scholar, explorer, and archaeologist.The event was graced by His Excellency Dr…

By Muhammad ShahzadLahoreLAHORE: The Emergency Services Department (Rescue 1122) responded to 1,429 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 37 districts of Punjab in the last 24 hours, resulting in 16 fatalities and 1,664 injuries.According to the latest data released by the department, 755 victims sustained serious injuries and were shifted to various hospitals for specialized…

By Muhammad ShahzadLahoreLAHORE: German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel has reaffirmed Germany’s strong commitment to supporting Pakistan’s apparel industry, calling for deeper bilateral collaboration to unlock the sector’s full export potential.She expressed concern that Pakistan’s apparel exports have remained largely stagnant for over a decade, with current export volumes almost unchanged compared to figures recorded…

By Dr Ansab Ali Lahore Pakistan LAHORE: Department of Pathology of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore in collaboration with the Global Health Pathology Network (GHPN) and the Davis Thompson Foundation USA arranged a three-day international workshop on ‘Pathology of Companion Animals’ at City Campus Lahore on Monday.UVAS Vice-Chancellor Meritorious Prof Dr…

By Dr Ansab AliLahoreLAHORE: On the directives of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Abdul Kareem, weekly general parades were conducted across the province, including the provincial capital Lahore.Senior police officers inspected the parades, while participating contingents presented a smart salute. Personnel from Police Lines, Dolphin Force, Anti-Riot Force, Traffic Police, Mujahid Squad, Security Police Unit…

Islamabad, Bureau Report Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today inaugurated Indus AI Week 2026 and declared Pakistan’s firm commitment to becoming a significant player in the global artificial intelligence landscape. In his keynote address, the Prime Minister announced that the government will invest $1 billion in artificial intelligence by 2030 to build a robust national…

By Muhammad ShahzadLahoreLAHORE: Senior executives and officers of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) organised a splendid and memorable farewell reception to honour Akbar Ali Khan Sial, Assistant Vice President and Manager of the NBP Urdu Bazar Branch, in recognition of his outstanding and dedicated services to the institution.The event, held at a prominent local…

Islamabad, February 9, 2026 — The Supreme Court of Pakistan has directed the formation of a three-member bench to hear a defamation case filed by former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan against current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, while hearing the matter as a single-judge bench, issued the order for constitution…