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Islamabad: The United States has recalled its non-essential diplomatic personnel from Pakistan amid heightened security concerns. Non-essential staff at the American consulates in Lahore and Karachi have also been ordered to leave the country immediately.In an official statement, the US Embassy clarified that the diplomatic status of its Islamabad mission remains unchanged and that essential…

Lahore: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited Jamia Ashrafia Lahore to offer condolences on the passing of former Mohtamim-e-Aala (Principal) of the seminary, Maulana Fazlur Rahim Ashrafi.During his visit, the Prime Minister expressed sympathy to the current Mohtamim-e-Aala, Maulana Qari Arshad Ubaid, over the demise of Maulana Fazlur Rahim Ashrafi. Deputy Mohtamim-e-Aala Hafiz Asad Ubaid,…

By Dr Ansab Ali – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab and Chairperson Overseas Pakistanis Commission, Maryam Nawaz, the monthly “Khuli Kachehri” of the Overseas Pakistanis Commission (OPC) Punjab was held in Lahore as part of the Public Outreach Campaign to address issues faced by overseas Pakistanis. The session was jointly…

By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Provincial Minister for Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal, Sohail Shaukat Butt, presided over a key meeting of the Social Welfare Department, during which detailed consultations were held regarding the Annual Development Programme (ADP) 2026–27. During the session, the minister approved the final draft of the ADP.Secretary Social Welfare Saira Umar…

Islamabad — March 16, 2026Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Federal Minister for Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs and President of Pakistan Muslim League-N Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engineer Amir Muqam, at the Prime Minister’s Office today.During the meeting, Engineer Amir Muqam briefed the Prime Minister on the latest progress of public…