2 h. ago CM Maryam puts administration on high alert to cope with monsoon rains

Punjab CM directs Civil Defense, volunteers to be ready to tackle any emergency Directs Deputy Commissioners to fully cooperate with Punjab Disaster Management Authority LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday directed the commissioners and deputy commissioners to remain alert in view of unusual monsoon rains. She directed the commissioners and deputy commissioners of […]

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10 h. ago Israeli military vehicles enter Syrian territory after Damascus airstrikes

A convoy of Israeli military vehicles crossed into Syrian territory near the Druze town of Majdal Shams in the Golan Heights on Thursday, following powerful airstrikes on Damascus the previous day. The convoy included four Humvees towing equipment and one transport vehicle carrying troops. The vehicles drove along a road close to the border fence, […]

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11 h. ago Punjab cities to be revamped on Lahore’s pattern, says CM Maryam

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting to review progress on Lahore development programme and broader Punjab development

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13 h. ago ‘Eyes in the Skies’ – PAF contingent arrives in UK to participate in RIAT

RAWALPINDI – Contingent of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) comprising state-of-the-art JF-17 Thunder Block-III fighter aircraft and the C-130 Hercules

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26 h. ago 189 Punjab cities will be beautified, developed on the model of Lahore: CM Maryam

Punjab CM reviews progress on Lahore Development Program (LDP) and Punjab Development Program LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz presided over a special meeting in which progress being made with regard to the Lahore Development Program (LDP) and Punjab Development Program (PDP) was reviewed. During the meeting, the Lahore Deputy Commissioner gave a detailed briefing […]

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29 h. ago Girls dominate top positions in federal board matric results 2025

ISLAMABAD – The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has announced the results of the 2025 matric annual exams for 9th and 10th grades. This year, female students once again claimed top positions in both Science and Humanities groups. In the Science Group, Maryam Nadeem from Army Public School, Masroor Road, Rawalpindi topped […]

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33 h. ago UK lifts restrictions on Pakistani airlines after air safety improvements

The United Kingdom on Wednesday removed Pakistan from its Air Safety List, allowing Pakistani airlines to apply to operate flights to the UK. This decision followed a positive air safety inspection conducted by the UK Department for Transport at Islamabad International Airport, which deemed Pakistan’s security arrangements “satisfactory and in line with international standards.” Alhamdulillah! […]

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33 h. ago Imran Khan sends bold political call from prison, says sister

PTI founder Imran Khan has sent a strong and clear message to his party from Adiala Jail, according to his sister, Aleema Khan. Speaking to the media outside the Anti-Terrorism Court in Rawalpindi, she voiced serious concerns about his safety and announced plans to take the matter to the Supreme Court. Aleema Khan said both […]

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50 h. ago India orders boeing jet fuel switch checks after deadly crash

India’s aviation authority has ordered all airlines to inspect fuel control switches on certain Boeing aircraft after a deadly Air India crash raised concerns about possible malfunction. The move follows a preliminary investigation that showed the fuel switches may have shifted from “run” to “cutoff” shortly after takeoff. The crash, which occurred on July 12, […]

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51 h. ago CM Health Vigilance Squad launched to boost service delivery in public hospitals

Maryam Nawaz stresses continued provision of free medicines in all government hospitals, ordering action against facilities failing to publicly announce this availability LAHORE: As part of the ongoing reform to revitalize the Punjab’s public healthcare system, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday approved the formation of the CM Health Vigilance Squad, to closely monitor the […]

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53 h. ago Australia protests China’s military drills during PM’s Beijing visit

BEIJING – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese raised concerns with Chinese President Xi Jinping over a Chinese naval live-fire exercise held near Australia earlier this year. The drills, conducted in February in international waters near the Tasman Sea, forced commercial aircraft to reroute due to safety concerns, according to Australian officials. Albanese discussed the incident […]

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57 h. ago PA speaker praises CM Maryam for launching PERA to help public

Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan praised Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for her strong leadership and people-focused policies, especially the launch of the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA). The speaker met with the CM in Lahore to discuss the political and administrative situation of the province. During the meeting, Speaker Khan lauded […]

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57 h. ago Airlines cancel flights amid ongoing Middle East safety concerns

Several international airlines continue suspending flights across the Middle East following the recent 12-day air conflict between Iran and Israel, despite a US-brokered ceasefire in late June. While Tehran reopened its Imam Khomeini Airport on July 4, airspace closures and security concerns still impact global flight operations. European and North American carriers have paused or […]

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58 h. ago Swat tragedy report submitted, reveals major gaps in safety measures

A 384-page inquiry report on the recent Swat River tragedy was submitted to the Peshawar High Court during a hearing on Tuesday. The report highlights significant gaps in river safety planning and flood preparedness by government departments. It also includes details of the response efforts following the incident that claimed multiple lives. According to the […]

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58 h. ago Ukrainian drone strikes injure 18, damage homes in Russian regions

At least 18 people were injured in overnight Ukrainian drone strikes targeting several Russian regions, including Voronezh, Lipetsk, and Bryansk, according to local governors. The attacks also damaged residential buildings, a kindergarten, and other infrastructure, raising concerns over civilian safety on both sides of the conflict. Voronezh Governor Alexander Gusev stated that Russian air defense […]

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63 h. ago CM Punjab launches new force to tackle hoarding, price hikes

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that she along with the people will monitor the performance of PERA and PERA will will eliminate inflation, hoarding and encroachments across Punjab.PERA now has to win the trust of the people through its commendable performance.People buy a piece of land with their lifetime earnings, they need to […]

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3 d. ago Did Sajid Nawaz lose his Job at Qarshi after ranting against CM Maryam Nawaz over flooded Lahore?

LAHORE – Pakistan’s latest internet sensation, Sajid Nawaz landed behind bars after ranting against Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz after

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3 d. ago IFJ urges supreme court to review PECA amendments over threat to press freedom

ISLAMABAD – The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has urged Pakistan’s Supreme Court to immediately review the latest amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA), warning they pose serious threats to press freedom and journalist safety. In a letter addressed to the Chief Justice, and also sent to the prime minister and other […]

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3 d. ago Maryam Nawaz praises police officer for issuing traffic ticket to her son

LAHORE — Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz revealed that she personally called and praised the police officer who issued a traffic ticket to her son, Junaid Safdar. She shared this during her speech at the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority event in Lahore. According to Maryam, her son was returning home recently, accompanied by official […]

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3 d. ago Gwadar free zone attracts local investors with tax breaks and discounted land

GWADAR – In a major push to attract investment and boost economic activity, Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) Chairman Noorul Haq Baloch has invited local investors to set up industrial units in the Gwadar Free Zone. He announced that land will be offered at concessional rates, along with a package of tax incentives and modern infrastructure. […]

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