By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan – January 31, 2026The Chief Secretary Punjab has removed Director General Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) Kinza Murtaza from her post following the emergence of a major financial scandal involving more than two billion rupees during her tenureIn a notification issued by Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman, Kinza Murtaza has been…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Deputy Commissioner Lahore has constituted Quick Response Teams (QRTs) across the city in preparation for the Basant Festival 2026, aimed at ensuring public safety and handling emergencies.According to official notifications, QRTs will be deployed in each tehsil, with Assistant Commissioners appointed as heads and conveners of the teams….
January 31, 2026 | LahoreLAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said the use of modern technology and strict adherence to transparency and merit were essential for effective public service delivery, as he inaugurated the Punjab Agriculture, Food and Drug Authority (PAFDA) in Lahore.Addressing the launch ceremony, the prime minister described PAFDA as a…
Voice of Germany English, Islamabad/Quetta – January 31, 2026At least 10 Pakistani security personnel were killed and 11 civilians lost their lives in a series of coordinated militant attacks across Balochistan province on Saturday, officials said. Security forces reported killing between 37 and 67 militants during the clashes, with claims of over 108 militants eliminated…
LAHORE: Doctors at Jinnah Hospital Lahore have successfully performed a kidney transplant surgery, marking the hospital’s first such procedure of the year. The recipient, a 23-year-old patient named Irfan from Dera Ghazi Khan, received a kidney donated by his maternal aunt.Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique congratulated the medical team on the successful operation, stating…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with Khalaf Khalafov, the special representative of Azerbaijan’s President, at the PM House in Islamabad on Saturday.During the meeting, PM Shehbaz emphasized the fraternal bonds between Pakistan and Azerbaijan, expressing his commitment to strengthen bilateral relations across all sectors. He conveyed warm greetings to President Ilham Aliyev and praised…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan | January 30, 2026Lahore: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a reduction of Rs 4.04 per unit in electricity rates for industrial consumers.The move was warmly welcomed by Provincial Minister for Energy Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar, who said in an official statement that the reduction will provide significant relief…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan | January 30, 2026Lahore: The Emergency Services Department (ESD) reported 1,322 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 37 districts of Punjab in the past 24 hours, resulting in 16 deaths and 1,505 injuries.Of the injured, 615 sustained serious injuries and were shifted to hospitals, while 787 with minor…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan | January 30, 2026Lahore: Punjab University (PU) Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali, has highlighted that PU campuses host a wide variety of bird species, enhancing the natural beauty of the university. He praised the role of faculty members in protecting the environment and conserving bird life.The remarks were…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan | January 30, 2026Lahore: The pre-launching ceremony of the Sundar Industrial Expo 2026, organized by the Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company (PIEDMC), was held at Sundar Industrial Estate. The main Expo is scheduled from February 11 to 13, 2026 at the same venue.The ceremony was attended by…
