By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Housing Bilal Yasin has directed authorities to strengthen monitoring in low-lying areas and ensure the effective use of all available resources following rainfall in Lahore. The minister visited several parts of the city to assess the post-rain situation, inspect drainage operations, and review the performance of the…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab Food Safety and Consumer Protection Department has launched three digital platforms—the Star Rating App, Consumer Protect App, and Automated Inspection System—as part of the Punjab government’s Digital Punjab initiative aimed at improving food safety, transparency, and consumer protection. The digital initiatives were formally inaugurated by Special Assistant to…
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…
