11 h. ago Rs 96bn funds approved for various projects in Lahore, other districts

The Provincial Development Working Party meeting approved funds worth Rs 96 billion for Lahore and other districts, including Rs 72 billion for the establishment of model villages in Lahore and other cities. The funds were approved in the 19th meeting of the Provincial Development Working Party, chaired by Planning and Development board Chairman Dr. Naeem […]

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11 h. ago Minister calls for reviving foreign student enrolment to boost soft power

Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives/Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Friday chaired a meeting of the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) that approved 15 different development projects. Out of these, six projects worth Rs22.487 billion were approved at the CDWP level while nine amounting to Rs496.485 billion were recommended […]

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12 h. ago Punjab PDMA alerts departments to heavy rains, cloudbursts ‘threat’

LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has placed all districts on high alert following forecasts of heavy rains, cloudbursts, and possible flash flooding in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, upper Punjab, and other parts of the country. DG PDMA Irfan Ali Kathia said the seventh spell of the monsoon is expected to be stronger, with stormy […]

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16 h. ago Lahore, Punjab weather: Rains, isolated heavy falls expected

LAHORE – Rains with isolated heavy falls are expected in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Friday night and during

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18 h. ago Rights groups sue German ministers over deportation of Afghans from Pakistan

BERLIN: Advocacy groups filed a criminal case against Germany’s foreign and interior ministers on Friday, accusing them of failing to protect Afghan nationals in Pakistan with German admission approvals from deportation to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. Pakistan has begun deporting documented Afghan refugees ahead of a September 1 deadline, a move the United Nations warns could force more than […]

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33 h. ago Maryam Nawaz lauds Armed Forces for decisive response to Indian aggression

Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz has lauded Pakistan’s armed forces for their decisive response to the Indian aggression in the Marka-e-Haq and said that resounding victory elevated Pakistan’s stature on the global stage. Addressing an event to mark Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day, the chief minister also paid tribute to the courageous leadership of Field […]

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35 h. ago Azma urges patriotic, responsible celebrations on Independence Day

Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Bokhari, in a special Independence Day message, called on the nation to celebrate with deep patriotism and heartfelt gratitude. “Independence Day is a time to thank Allah Almighty for the priceless gift of freedom,” she said, recalling the immense sacrifices, martyrdom and migrations that made Pakistan’s creation possible. Highlighting […]

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35 h. ago IGP Punjab extends Independence Day greetings to nation, police force

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar extended heartfelt congratulations to the people of Pakistan and the Punjab Police on the occasion of the country’s 78th Independence Day. Reaffirming the force’s commitment, Dr. Usman said, “On this Independence Day, Punjab Police reiterates its pledge to protect the lives, property and dignity of the […]

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39 h. ago OPEC’s Strategic Oil Surge Threatens U.S. Shale Growth as Prices Tumble

NEW YORK/AUSTIN: A global shift in oil market dynamics is raising alarm across the U.S. shale sector, as the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) increases supply in what industry leaders are calling a calculated price war. Crude oil prices have dropped by nearly 13% since April, falling to around $62 per barrel—well below […]

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40 h. ago Weather outlook of Lahore, Punjab: More intermittent rains expected

LAHORE – More intermittent rains and gusty winds with isolated heavy falls are expected in Lahore and parts of Punjab

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40 h. ago Private schools association to challenge Punjab’s summer holidays extension

ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Private Schools and Management Association (APPSMA), with backing from parents, has announced plans to challenge the Punjab government’s decision to extend the summer holidays until August 31 in the Rawalpindi Bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC). The announcement was made on Wednesday following the provincial education department’s decision to allow […]

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46 h. ago Election scheduled for Senate seat vacated by PTI’s Ejaz Chaudhry

The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the Senate election in Punjab. The seat became vacant after PTI Senator Ejaz Chaudhry was disqualified. The election will take place on September 9. Candidates can submit their nomination papers from August 19 to August 20. The first list of candidates will be published on August 21. […]

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48 h. ago New school timings from August 18 in Punjab as summer break ends soon

ISLAMABAD – All public and private schools are scheduled to reopen partially from August 18 (Monday) across Punjab. Classes for

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49 h. ago Israeli Army Chief approves core plan for new Gaza offensive

Israeli Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has approved the “basic concept” for a new large-scale offensive aimed at taking control of Gaza, marking a major step in Israel’s ongoing military campaign. According to The Guardian, citing Reuters, the Israeli military announced that Zamir had endorsed the central framework for the operation in the […]

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58 h. ago BIC doctors lauded for first heart valve replacement without surgery

Additional Chief Secretary South Punjab Fuad Hashim Rabbani has praised doctors at Bahawalpur Institute of Cardiology for replacing a patient’s heart valve without major surgery – a first for the region. At a meeting with the team, Mr Rabbani called it a remarkable example of advanced medical techniques and teamwork, adding that the achievement would […]

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61 h. ago Gas supply to Punjab suspended as terrorists blow up gas pipeline in Lakki: police

LAKKI MARWAT: Terrorists blew up a gas pipeline in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district, suspending gas supply to Punjab, police said on Wednesday. “The terrorists detonated explosives planted to the pipeline within the limits of Bhana Manjiwala area of the Lakki Marwat district,” district police spokesperson Aamir Khan confirmed. He said the explosion caused a […]

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62 h. ago Weather outlook of Lahore, Punjab: Intermittent rains, gusty winds likely

LAHORE – Intermittent rains and gusty winds are likely in Lahore and parts of Punjab on Wednesday night and the

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66 h. ago China breaks investment record in Punjab with $150M textile project

LAHORE — China has set a new record for the fastest foreign investment in Punjab. Major textile firm Challenge Textile Group will invest $150 million to build Pakistan’s largest advanced textile mill in the province. At a ceremony in Lahore, Bank of Punjab and Challenge Fashion Pvt Ltd signed an MoU to establish a high-tech […]

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66 h. ago Punjab Assembly applauds COAS for unmasking India’s terror links

The Punjab Assembly received a resolution on Tuesday to honour Army Chief Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for his recent US visit. The resolution, submitted by Shoaib Siddiqui of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party, praised the visit as a success. It also commended his efforts to expose India’s alleged involvement in terrorism in Pakistan. The resolution highlighted […]

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68 h. ago Bilawal slams PM Shehbaz for slow progress on Karachi’s water

Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party, criticized Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for unequal development. He said Punjab enjoys Shehbaz’s fast action, but Karachi faces slow progress. Bilawal spoke at the New Hub Canal inauguration, highlighting Karachi’s long-standing water problems. He said it is unfair for Punjab to get “Shehbaz speed” while Karachi […]

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