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Islamabad, Pakistan (March 19, 2026): Pakistan has categorically rejected a statement by US intelligence regarding its missile programme, asserting that the “real threat” in the region comes from India’s missile capabilities, not Pakistan’s defensive systems.In a strong response, the Foreign Office spokesperson stated: “Pakistan’s defensive capabilities are not a threat to any other country. They…

By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab’s sugar mills are paying farmers between Rs375 and Rs480 per 40 kilograms of sugarcane during the ongoing crushing season, officials confirmed. Cane Commissioner Punjab Amjad Hafeez provided these details, highlighting the active production and smooth operations across the province. So far this year, sugar mills in Punjab…

By Our Staff Reporter Farzana Chaudhry LAHORE, Pakistan, Nov 6, 2025: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has strongly condemned the demolition of nearly 150 shops at the Bhaati Gate Birds Market, describing the action as unilateral and excessively harsh, taken without consultation with the business community or affected traders. In a statement…

By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab Emergency Services Department (Rescue 1122) responded to 1,349 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 38 districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours. The accidents claimed 08 lives and left 1,578 people injured. According to Rescue 1122, 713 critically injured victims were shifted to various…

Peshawar — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has presented its annual budget worth Rs2.17 trillion for the upcoming fiscal year.The budget proposes a 7 percent increase in salaries for government employees, while the minimum wage has been fixed at Rs45,000 per month.In the social sector, Rs15 billion has been proposed for the Ehsaas Mustahiq Programme and…