By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Chairman of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan, Prof. Dr. Niaz Akhtar, awarded certificates to participants of the National Faculty Development Program (NFDP) Cohort-IX for Interim Placement of Fresh PhDs (IPFP) Fellows during a closing ceremony held at the HEC Secretariat in Islamabad. Organized by the National Academy of Higher…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has stepped up preparations for local government (LG) elections in the federal capital, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reaffirming its readiness to conduct the polls in accordance with constitutional requirements. In Islamabad, the delimitation process is set to begin on August 1, 2026, following…
Kathmandu/Border districts — Communal clashes in Nepal’s southern border districts have left three people dead, prompting authorities to extend curfews and tighten security. Officials said the unrest began in Sunsari district of Koshi province after disputes over loudspeaker use and display of religious flags during separate gatherings, later spreading to parts of Madhesh province. Prime…
Kathmandu/Border districts — Communal clashes in Nepal’s southern border districts have left three people dead, prompting authorities to extend curfews and tighten security. Officials said the unrest began in Sunsari district of Koshi province after disputes over loudspeaker use and display of religious flags during separate gatherings, later spreading to parts of Madhesh province. Prime…
Washington — President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a roughly 90-minute meeting at the White House to discuss options for increasing pressure on Iran. Trump, who is reportedly not in favor of war, favors international sanctions and diplomatic measures to compel Tehran, while Netanyahu urged strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites and…
Quetta — Pakistan’s Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) confirmed that 32 miners have been killed and their bodies recovered after an explosion at a coal mine near Surinj, on the outskirts of Quetta. Initial rescue efforts recovered 18 bodies, and a further 16 were retrieved as search operations continued. Chief Mines Inspector Abdul Ghani said…
– PHMA Calls for Restoration of Previous Detailed Electricity Bill Format By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA) has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to take immediate notice of the reduced consumer information in the new electricity bill format introduced from the June 2026 billing cycle, describing the…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan KHANEWAL: Deputy Commissioner Hina Arshad inspected the ongoing rehabilitation work of the District Sports Gymnasium being carried out under the Annual Development Programme (ADP) and reviewed progress on a proposed Hockey AstroTurf project aimed at strengthening sports infrastructure in the district. During the visit, District Sports Officer Muhammad Hafiz Khan briefed…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: On the directives of the Principal of Ameer-ud-Din Medical College (AMC), Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal, the administration of Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has prominently displayed the official parking rates to ensure transparency and facilitate patients and visitors. Medical Superintendent (MS) LGH Prof. Dr. Faryad Hussain said the prescribed parking charges…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana has reaffirmed the Lahore Police’s commitment to making the provincial capital the safest city for women and children, describing the Virtual Women Police Station as an effective platform for ensuring women’s safety, providing legal guidance, and delivering prompt justice. In a…
