1 hour ago CTD kills five terrorists, foils major attack in Taunsa Sharif

In a significant counter-terrorism breakthrough, Punjab’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) killed five suspected terrorists in Taunsa Sharif during a late-night intelligence-based operation on Saturday. The action foiled what officials called a “major terror attack” planned by a heavily armed group. According to a CTD press release, the operation was carried out near the Tri-Border Village area—located […]

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2 h. ago Punjab MPAs suspension: PTI to mobilise public against illegal, undemocratic move

LAHORE: As a fresh political storm brews in Punjab, PTI on Friday announced that it will challenge the suspension of 26 of its MPAs from the Punjab Assembly through legal channels and public mobilisation. The opposition party decried the speaker’s “unconstitutional and partisan” conduct, asserting it was left with no choice but to escalate both […]

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2 h. ago Eight terrorists killed as Punjab CTD foils major terror attacks in Taunsa, Bahawlpur

LAHORE: The Punjab Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) said on Saturday it had killed eight terrorists in two different operations in Taunsa and Bahawalpur. The CTD said that five terrorists were killed and successfully thwarted a terror plot in Taunsa Sharif in a “major counter-terrorism breakthrough”. There has been a recent uptick in terror attacks in Pakistan over the […]

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2 h. ago Heavy rain predicted across Punjab on Ashura; citizens urged to stay alert

A new monsoon spell has entered Punjab, bringing with it a forecast of heavy rain across several cities on Ashura (10th Muharram). The Pakistan Meteorological Department has warned that downpours could affect Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Faisalabad, and nearby regions. The current weather system is expected to continue until July 10, possibly causing a rise […]

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4 h. ago Punjab cracks down on illegal Lion Owners as Pet Lion Mauls locals in Lahore

LAHORE – Punjab government launched massive crackdown on illegal lion owners after shocking incident in Lahore’s Johar Town, where a pet

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5 h. ago ECC demands fair access for farmers left out of Rs37.5bn loan scheme

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has expressed concern over the exclusion of small farmers from Punjab and Sindh in a new Risk Coverage Scheme. The scheme, developed to provide financial support to farmers in underserved areas, currently covers only Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. The ECC has now asked the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to […]

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5 h. ago Punjab unveils Rs3,000 monthly ration card scheme to support 1.2 million families

The Punjab government has launched a landmark ration card subsidy programme to assist 1.2 million low-income families across the province. Under this scheme, each registered household will receive a monthly ration subsidy of Rs3,000 to meet their basic food needs. Punjab Labour Minister Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar called it the biggest welfare initiative in the […]

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6 h. ago Punjab seizes 13 lions in illegal wildlife crackdown, 5 people arrested

The Punjab Wildlife Department launched a major crackdown against people keeping lions without a license. This action was taken on the special orders of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Officials inspected 22 locations across Punjab within 24 hours. They seized 13 lions and arrested five individuals. The department also filed five cases, with two more in […]

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7 h. ago Lyari building collapse: 16 dead, dozens still buried under rubble

Karachi – July 5, 2025: At least 16 people, including three women and a child, lost their lives after a five-storey residential building collapsed in Lyari’s Baghdadi area early Friday morning. The tragedy has sent shockwaves across the city and once again raised serious concerns about construction safety standards. Rescue teams, including emergency responders and […]

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8 h. ago Punjab unveils Rs52 billion package for farmers, youth, and roads

Punjab’s Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved nine major development projects worth more than Rs52.35 billion, aiming to support farmers, young graduates, and urban infrastructure. The second PDWP meeting for fiscal year 2025–26, chaired by Dr. Naeem Rauf, focused heavily on agriculture reforms and rural uplift. One of the biggest projects is the solarisation […]

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9 h. ago Update for Punjab Kisan Card holders on payment withdrawal from bank accounts

LAHORE – The Government of Punjab, under the Chief Minister’s Wheat Support Program, has successfully transferred financial assistance to eligible

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10 h. ago Skies unleash in Islamabad & Rawalpindi: Streets flooded, alerts issued

Islamabad and Rawalpindi experienced heavy overnight rainfall, while light showers were reported in various parts of Karachi, as the ongoing monsoon system intensifies across the country. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), widespread heavy rains are expected from July 6 to July 10 across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Islamabad, Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and the Pothohar […]

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14 h. ago Legal experts and allies criticize speaker’s move to disqualify MPAs

LAHORE: Government allies, along with legal and political experts, have questioned the validity of the Punjab Assembly speaker’s move to file a reference seeking the disqualification of 26 PTI/SIC lawmakers for their conduct during a session. Critics have called the reference an overreaction and lacking legal grounds. The reference, reportedly submitted to the Election Commission […]

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14 h. ago Punjab speaker files reference to disqualify 26 MPAs over misconduct

ISLAMABAD: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan filed a reference with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday, seeking the disqualification of 26 opposition lawmakers from the provincial assembly for allegedly violating the sanctity of the house. The lawmakers in question are members of the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC). Speaking to the media, Speaker […]

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15 h. ago NA committee suggests increasing MDCAT weightage for medical college admissions

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Health, chaired by Dr. Mahesh Kumar Malani, proposed significant reforms to the Medical and Dental Colleges Admission Test (MDCAT) on Thursday. The committee recommended raising the weightage of MDCAT scores for admissions to medical colleges to ensure that deserving students have a fair opportunity to pursue medical education. […]

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20 h. ago Toyota Yaris 1.3 and 1.5 Expected Prices in Pakistan after New Taxes; Full List here

Pakistan’s auto industry is seeing yet another round of price hikes as top automakers continue to revise rates upward. As

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21 h. ago Pakistan, France ink €12M deal to transform urban sanitation

The Government of Pakistan and the French Development Agency (AFD) have signed a €12 million grant agreement. The funding will help improve water supply and sanitation services in selected urban areas of Punjab, especially in Lahore and Faisalabad. The project aims to boost the quality of public services and strengthen local water management systems. The […]

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22 h. ago 147,000 policemen to keep guard over Ashura gatherings across Punjab

A total of 4,418 processions will be taken out, 6,667 Majalis will be held across the province Flag marches, search, sweep, and combing operations continue across the province to create a sense of security: Police Spokesperson 20 cases registered for sharing hate content on social media and 22 lawbreakers held during the past 24 hours: […]

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22 h. ago Heads roll as ‘shortage of humanity, sense of duty’ at DHQ hospital Pakpattan draws CM’s ire

Maryam Nawaz orders arrest of CO Health, MS DHQ hospital, besides dismissal of three lab technicians Listens to patients complaints about lack of care and medicine shortages despite availability PAKPATTAN/LAHORE: Outraged by what she witnessed and heard from the patients and their attendants, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Friday ordered the registration of a […]

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24 h. ago KP on high alert as PDMA warns of increased risk of GLOFs as monsoon rains intensify

ISLAMABAD: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has raised a warning regarding the heightened risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) in the province’s glacial regions due to the ongoing heavy rains and flash floods. A recent advisory issued by the PDMA indicates that the increase in temperature and subsequent melting of glaciers, […]

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