Punjab’s education minister contracts coronavirus
LAHORE: Punjab School Education Minister Dr Murad Raas went into isolation on Monday after contracting coronavirus.
"I have tested positive for COVID 19," he announced...
Registration of elderly for Covid-19 vaccination begins
ISLAMABAD: The government began on Monday Covid-19 vaccination of the country's senior citizens aged over 65 years, Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar...
Syrian army says air defences intercepted ‘Israeli aggression’ over Damascus
AMMAN: Syria’s army said on Monday the country’s air defences had intercepted “Israeli aggression” over the capital, Damascus, in the latest stepped-up bombing of...
Suu Kyi detention extended as protests continue in Myanmar
YANGON: Myanmar’s military leaders have extended their detention of deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi, whose remand was set to expire Monday and whose...
BoP CEO, Karachi plane crash survivor, to promote travel safety through foundation
LAHORE: Bank of Punjab (BoP) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Zafar Masood, one of the two survivors of the 2020 Karachi plane crash, has announced...
PUNJAB PUNCH: Cybercrime rate increased more than five times in 2020
LAHORE: The cybercrime rate in Pakistan was increased more than five times in the year 2020 despite technological innovation and existence of relevant laws,...
Pakistan end South Africa’s unbeaten Asia record with T20 series win
LAHORE: Tail-ender Hasan Ali hit two sixes in the penultimate over to help Pakistan clinch the Twenty20 international series against South Africa with a four-wicket...
Judiciary under fire
Mr Justice Faez Isa of the Supreme Court is no stranger to controversy, and even before he becomes Chief Justice of Pakistan, of which...
Air quality
Lahore has only recently got the unwanted distinction of having the worst air quality on the planet. And with an Air Quality Index score...
Senator proposes 3-point plan for Pakistan’s maritime diplomacy
ISLAMABAD: Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, chairman of Senate’s Foreign Affairs Committee, has lauded Pakistan Navy’s Maritime Diplomacy as an example of Pakistan’s soft power outreach...
Water shortage
Pakistan is facing a serious threat due to the scarcity of water. As we know that water is essential for all living things. Living...
Confusions about dual Nationality
The Government of Pakistan has an agreement with 20 countries, including USA, UK, Canada etc. allowing citizens of Pakistan to hold their nationality, while...