Punjab’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) foiled major attacks by arresting 10 terrorists belonging to banned organisations during 189 operations in different areas of the province, the law-enforcement agency said on Monday. Last month, Punjab’s CTD arrested 10 terrorists following 73 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across the province. According to the CTD Punjab spokesperson in a statement issued […]
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Punjab govt to launch new Theatre Act following consultations: Azma
Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Bokhari, held a detailed meeting with theatre artists and owners to consult on the new Theatre Act and address their concerns. Prominent figures including actress Megha, Naseem Vicky, Nasir Chinyoti, Agha Majid, Sohail Ahmed, Qaiser Sanaullah, Dr. Ajmal, and others participated in the meeting. Azma Bokhari has said that […]
Int’l dignitaries gather at grand reception hosted by renowned lawyer
A grand and prestigious gathering was hosted at the residence of Ghulam Murtaza Sajjad Memon in Islamabad – a distinguished lawyer, political and social leader originally from Tando Muhammad Khan. The event saw participation from notable national and international dignitaries. Among the attendees were renowned American General Bergman, Congressman Tom Suozzi, the U.S. Ambassador, President […]
ECO delegation visits cultural landmarks in Old Lahore
A high-level delegation from ECO (Economic Cooperation Organization) countries visited Lahore’s historic Shalimar Garden and other cultural landmarks yesterday. Director General of Walled City Authority, Kamran Lashari warmly welcomed the delegation and gave them a guided tour, highlighting the Mughal architecture and various sections of the garden. A vibrant cultural show was organized in honor […]
Viral video of Kasur party raid ‘unacceptable’: LHC
Lahore High Court’s (LHC) Justice Ali Zia Bajwa on Monday castigated the Kasur police over the circulation of a video showing people arrested at a dance party, noting that such an act was “unacceptable in any society”. Kasur’s Mustafabad police raided a farmhouse near Pakki Havali village on April 4, arresting 30 men and 25 […]
Farmers demand Rs3,900 wheat support price
Chairman Pakistan Kissan Ittehad, Khalid Khokhar, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing wheat crisis and urged the government to fix the wheat support price at Rs. 3900 per 40 kg. Addressing a press conference at the Multan Press Club, Khalid Khokhar said the wheat issue is not limited to farmers alone, but affects the […]
Thousands of Sikh pilgrims celebrate Vaisakhi festival
Thousands of Sikhs were in Pakistan on Monday to celebrate Vaisakhi, a harvest festival that marks the start of the Sikh New Year and is mostly observed in Punjab and northern India. Pakistani authorities this year granted more than 6,500 visas to Indian Sikhs, a higher number than previous years. Visas to travel between the […]
CDA chief briefed on uplift work in different sectors
An important review meeting regarding sector development was held at CDA headquarters on Monday chaired by Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa. The meeting reviewed in detail the progress made so far on development works in various sectors of the CDA. The meeting was attended by the Member Environment, Member Engineering, Member Estate, Member Finance, Member […]
8th Pakistan Army Team Spirit Exercise commences at NCTC
The opening ceremony of 8th International Pakistan Army Team Spirit Exercise-2025 was held at National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) Pabbi. Director General Military Training opened the 60 hours long Patrolling Exercise which aims at enhancing military to military cooperation under complex international security environment. A total of 20 friendly countries including military observers are participating […]
Barrister Danyal, US congressmen discuss trade, tariff relief
Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, met with three senior US Congressmen at the US Embassy to discuss Pakistan’s trade potential, the recent pause in tariffs by President Trump and investment opportunities in key sectors. Barrister Danyal highlighted the tariff suspension as a chance to strengthen bilateral trade, stating, “This opens […]