3 d. ago Pakistan urges UNHCR to address ‘oppression’ in IIOJK, sparking clash

Reaffirming its unwavering support for the UN Human Rights Council, Pakistan has called on the 47-member body to exert its prevention decree proactively to uphold international law and protect the rights of all occupied and oppressed peoples without discrimination, including in Palestine and Jammu and Kashmir. Noting that the Geneva-based Council covers both long-standing crises […]

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4 d. ago Punjab moves to curb land mafia with new property protection law

LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced a new legal framework to tackle land and property grabbing, with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif approving the Punjab Protection of Ownership and Immovable Property Ordinance 2025. The ordinance aims to protect citizens’ ownership rights and ensure swift action against individuals or groups involved in unlawful occupation of property. […]

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4 d. ago Punjab approves ordinance to end land grabbing disputes within 90 days

LAHORE – The Punjab government on Friday approved the Punjab Protection of Ownership of Immovable Property Ordinance 2025, introducing a fast-track mechanism to curb land grabbing and unlawful possession of public property across the province. Chairing a high-level meeting on public ownership issues, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced that land dispute cases in Punjab […]

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2 w. ago Punjab’s first Mobile Police Station launched by CM Maryam Nawaz

LAHORE – In move aimed at making police services more accessible, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz inaugurated the province’s first

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2 w. ago Punjab to hold local body elections in december after new law signed

All hurdles to local government elections in Punjab have been cleared after Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan signed the Punjab Local Government Act 2025. The move officially paves the way for long-awaited polls across the province. With the new legislation now in effect, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will soon begin fresh delimitation and […]

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2 w. ago Punjab Traces TLP Chief Saad Rizvi to AJK After Muridke Crackdown

LAHORE — Punjab authorities claim to have located Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) chief Saad Rizvi and his brother Anas in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK), after they reportedly fled following the Muridke crackdown. According to officials, Punjab police and other law enforcement agencies traced the duo’s movements after they were seen leaving the TLP protest camp […]

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2 w. ago Punjab moves to ban ‘extremist group,’ crack down on hate speech

The Punjab government, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has decided to recommend a federal ban on an “extremist party” while launching a province-wide crackdown on hate speech, illegal weapons, and lawlessness. The move follows violent clashes between Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) supporters and law enforcers in Muridke and other parts of Punjab during recent protests. […]

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3 w. ago Mounting wheat crisis looms as government delays import decision

Pakistan’s wheat market is showing signs of acute stress despite repeated government assurances of “sufficient stocks.” A few days ago, the Sindh cabinet approved the release of 1.265 million tonnes of wheat at Rs3,800 per 40kg to stabilise flour prices. Simultaneously, the Punjab government tightened interprovincial movement controls to curb speculation. Yet, wheat prices continue […]

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