Chennai — In a bold opening move, newly sworn-in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has ordered the immediate closure of 717 state-run TASMAC liquor outlets located near schools, temples and bus stands — signalling his administration’s strong intent to deliver on campaign promises of a cleaner, drug-free state.The directive, issued within days of taking office,…
Cape Town — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has firmly refused to resign despite mounting pressure following the ‘Farmgate’ cash scandal that has plunged the country into a deepening political crisis.In a nationally televised address, Ramaphosa defended his position and declared his intention to remain in office, just days after the country’s highest court ordered…
Islamabad — The Pakistani government has collected more than PKR 1.2 trillion (approximately $4.3 billion) in petroleum levy from consumers during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, official documents have revealed.According to the documents, an additional PKR 35 billion was separately collected under the Climate Support Levy, further adding to the financial…
Dhaka, Bangladesh – Bangladesh secured a commanding 104-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test match at Mirpur on Tuesday, handing the visitors a disappointing defeat in the opening encounter of the series.Chasing a target of 268 runs, Pakistan’s second innings collapsed dramatically as they were bowled out for just 163 runs. The visitors lost…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Principal Amir-ud-Din Medical College Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal has said that nurses are the strong foundation and backbone of the healthcare system, serving as the core strength of the medical sector and a bright symbol of patient trust.He emphasized that nursing is not merely a profession but a noble mission of…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Kareem held a meeting with police employees and their family members at the Central Police Office, where he personally listened to their grievances and issued immediate orders for their resolution.During the meeting, the mother of martyred Constable Imtiaz Hussain submitted an application requesting the recruitment…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: On the directives of Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali, a Miyawaki forest has been established on two acres of land at the university’s New Campus.A ceremonial tree plantation was held on Monday at the ground adjacent to the PU Health Center, where the Miyawaki saplings were formally planted…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Advisor to the Chief Minister of Punjab on AI and Special Initiatives, Ali Dar, visited the Makkah Route Initiative facility at Lahore Airport, where he bid farewell to departing Hajj pilgrims and reviewed the arrangements made for them.Speaking on the occasion, Ali Dar described the Makkah Route Initiative as an…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Debating Society of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore successfully concluded its four-day Debating Gala 2026, held in commemoration of Marka-e-Haq. The event, organized under the supervision of the Senior Tutor Office at the City Campus, featured three main segments: Declamation, Parliamentary Debate, and Model United…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has announced that the much-awaited Lahore Shopping Festival will commence on May 15, while the associated Padel Tournament will start a day earlier on May 14.Addressing a press conference, LCCI President Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol said the Lahore Shopping Festival is a major…
