6 h. ago TLP leadership from central Punjab, Lahore severs ties with banned party

Ticket holders and office bearers of the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) from central Punjab and Lahore on Tuesday announced that they were severing ties with the now-banned organisation, stating that they were “standing with the state”. On Friday, all election ticket holders of the TLP from south Punjab announced that they had left the party, accusing […]

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65 h. ago FIR lodged against young doctors for assaulting AMS at Services Hospital

LAHORE – Police have registered a first information report (FIR) against several young doctors of Services Hospital for allegedly assaulting Additional Medical Superintendent (AMS) Dr. Shakeel Sarwar. According to details, the FIR has been lodged at Shadman Police Station against Dr. Ali Iqbal, Mudassar Malik, Nadir Baloch, and others. Read More: Indian doctors strike over violence from […]

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4 d. ago Fresh rift erupts in PTI over central Punjab leadership dispute

LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) finds itself embroiled in yet another internal rift, this time over the leadership of the party’s central Punjab chapter, barely weeks after founder Imran Khan warned leaders against airing disputes in public. Read More: PML-N unveils candidates for key by-election battle  The controversy spilled onto social media platform X, with […]

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5 d. ago Lahore leads global pollution index; AQI reaches 985 in several areas

LAHORE: Lahore has once again topped the global pollution index, with hazardous air quality levels recorded across various parts of the city. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in several areas has soared to alarming levels, with some areas reaching 985. According to IQAir, the city’s overall AQI on Thursday stood at 515, ranking it the […]

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8 d. ago ‘Main Manto nahi hoon’ faces backlash as Lahore universities ban drama shoots

After widespread criticism over the controversial storyline of Main Manto Nahi Hoon, several universities in Lahore have imposed an official ban on drama shoots within their campuses. The decision follows strong public outrage against the show’s depiction of a student-teacher relationship, which many viewers deemed inappropriate and disrespectful. Educational institutions have reportedly decided to distance […]

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8 d. ago Universities in Lahore ban drama shoots after controversy over ‘Main Manto Nahi Hoon’, reveals Atiqa Odho

LAHORE: Several universities in Lahore have barred television drama shoots on their campuses following backlash against the series Main Manto Nahi Hoon, which was criticised for its portrayal of a student-teacher relationship. Veteran actor Atiqa Odho disclosed the development after attending an event in Lahore, where she learned that multiple institutions had implemented the ban. […]

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2 w. ago Lahore suffers from ‘very unhealthy’ air quality as pollution levels reach alarming heights

LAHORE: As of the evening of October 21, 2025, Lahore has been experiencing a severe air quality crisis, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching an alarming 218, categorizing the air as “Very Unhealthy.” The city is currently grappling with the detrimental effects of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which is over 28 times higher than […]

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2 w. ago Punjab enforces face masks for motorcyclists as smog crisis deepens

The Punjab government has made face masks mandatory for all motorcyclists in an effort to protect citizens from the worsening smog engulfing several cities, including Lahore. The decision comes as air pollution levels surge, with hazardous particles severely affecting public health. Authorities say the measure aims to reduce direct exposure to toxic air, which has […]

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2 w. ago CBD Punjab CEO satisfied with construction progress at NSIT City during visit

Chief Executive Officer of Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), Imran Amin, visited the flagship project of CBD Punjab, CBD NSIT City to review the pace of ongoing development activities. During the visit, he inspected package 1,2, 3 and Celestia IT & Office Tower construction site and expressed satisfaction over the overall progress. During the […]

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3 w. ago Religious party’s protest shuts roads in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore

LAHORE – Normal life in Islamabad, Rawalpindi and Lahore remained severely affected on Saturday as authorities continued to block major

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4 w. ago Pakistan railways plans new shuttle train for Lahore, Kasur and Pakpattan

Pakistan Railways is planning to launch a new shuttle train service connecting Lahore, Kasur, and Pakpattan to enhance regional connectivity and provide passengers with faster, more affordable transportation. The initiative is part of the department’s broader efforts to improve railway infrastructure and strengthen public mobility within Punjab’s central and southern districts. The project aims to […]

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4 w. ago Airfares between Lahore and Karachi skyrocket amid flight cuts

LAHORE – Air travel between Lahore and Karachi has become significantly more expensive as several airlines, including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), AirBlue, and Fly Jinnah, have sharply increased ticket prices. The fare hike comes in the wake of Serene Air’s flight cancellations and Air Sial’s suspension of operations, leading to reduced flight availability and rising […]

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