Punjab govt bans use of mobile phones in hospitals during working hours

LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed a complete ban on the use of mobile phones during working hours in all public hospitals across the...

Public poll influences decision, despite school leaders’ proposal to reopen on January 12

LAHORE: Following a meeting with the Punjab Education Minister and Education Secretary, school leaders proposed reopening schools, particularly for senior grades, on January 12. However,...

Punjab extends winter break for educational institutions till 19th January

The provincial government of Punjab has decided to extend the winter vacation for all public and private educational institutions across the province by one...

‘Karachi visit more welcoming than Lahore:’ KP CM mobilizes PTI support base in Karachi for street movement

CM Afridi praises ‘democratic traditions of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Benazir Bhutto are still alive’ in Sindh Tells reporters his visit to Karachi...

New system introduced to get rid of corrupt practices in Ramazan Package: PM

PM Shehbaz says subsidies to be distributed via digital wallets to protect dignity of recipients Says third-party audit confirms transparency and effectiveness of...

PM appreciates growing interest of UAE investors in Pakistan’s digital economy

PM Shehbaz welcomes UAE Investors, emphasizing B2B cooperation in IT, blockchain, and emerging technologies Describes Pakistan-UAE ties as deep, fraternal, and longstanding, based...

Sanaullah calls KP CM’s Karachi visit, activities as ‘illegal’

PM’s aide describes upcoming February 8 wheel-jam strike as ‘violence,’ saying PTI not in a position to launch such nationwide movement Cites May...

75 years of ‘iron-clad’ Pak-China friendship continues to strengthen: Dar

Deputy PM says 2026 marks 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties, upholding tradition of mutual respect, trust, and cooperation, despite changing global circumstances Says...

Academic excellence of transgender students celebrated at Tahaffuz Darsgah Awards

Wafa Abbas, Royan among award recipients as Tahaffuz Darsgah offers shelter and education to transgender children Tahaffuz Darsgah ensures a bright future for...

Dar embarks on Saudi visit to attend extraordinary session of OIC’s CFMs

Extraordinary CFMs session tomorrow will deliberate on implications of Israel’s recognition of Somaliland Pakistan to present stance on ‘Somaliland’ issue as OIC, 20...

Karachi police officer Tabassum kills wife, CCTV footage surfaces

KARACHI: A police officer allegedly shot and killed his wife at their home in Shadman Town. The suspect has been identified as Tabassum Ahmed,...

‘Rs80b Drug Spend’: CM Maryam orders overhaul of hospitals medicines supply system

Punjab CM orders revised medicines list for govt hospitals, approves body cameras for hospital staff Orders a ban on mobile phone use by...

Police releases boy arrested in University of Lahore student suicide attempt

LAHORE: Police have released the boy who was arrested in connection with the suicide attempt of a female student at the University of Lahore,...

Good news for private employees in Pakistan as court orders major relief

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court has granted a significant relief to private employees in Pakistan by ordering the provision of old-age pensions. The court...

Neighbour demands Rs 3 million ransom for child’s release

PESHAWAR: Khazana Police in Peshawar have arrested a man accused of kidnapping his neighbour's seven-year-old child for ransom. The police also successfully recovered the...