The Punjab government has officially enacted “The Punjab Sahulat Bazaars Authority Act 2025,” a landmark legislation aimed at establishing bazaars to provide essential commodities at regulated prices while fostering business opportunities for entrepreneurs. Following its approval by the Punjab Assembly and subsequent assent from the provincial government, the act is now in effect across the […]
Decades-old law unable to stem illicit wealth of public officials
When Pakistan was established in 1947, one of the country’s earliest legislative measures was a robust law to curb corruption in public offices: the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1947. Later amended in 1960, Sections 5B and 5C were added to empower the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) to investigate not just public servants’ income and assets, but […]
Green Yakeen – A bold step towards a greener, sustainable Pakistan
In a landmark move towards environmental restoration and sustainability, Green Yakeen, an ambitious plantation drive under the Heal Pakistan initiative, was inaugurated on World Forest Day. This initiative-born from a strategic collaboration between NESPAK and Synergy Inc.-marks a significant leap in fostering a sustainable and climate-resilient Pakistan. The inauguration was led by Mr. Zargham Eshaq […]
Organized effort to shield illegal constructions exposed in Lahore
The monitoring system of the local government’s planning department in Punjab’s provincial capital has completely collapsed. During the fiscal year 2024-25, no structured records of notices, sealing actions, or FIRs against illegal constructions in Lahore’s nine administrative zones were maintained. Alarmingly, reports suggest that records in multiple cases were deliberately removed to protect unauthorized constructions. […]
‘First aid training is essential to save lives in Pakistan’
First aid training is a vital skill that can save lives in emergencies. In a country like Pakistan, where healthcare services are often overwhelmed and emergency response times are slow, first aid training can play a crucial role in reducing the severity of injuries and preventing fatalities. “First aid training helps prevent serious injuries or […]
Hafsa Farooq — The top fashion stylist you need to know
What inspired you to pursue a career as a fashion stylist and how did your journey in the industry begin? It’s quite by incident, my friend is who is a leading fashion photographer had a stylist bail out on him last moment at a shoot and he asked me to step in cause I had […]
Suthra Punjab Program in full swing in Ferozewala
The Suthra Punjab Program, in line with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, is successfully underway across the district. All Assistant Commissioners, Local Government officials, District Council, and Municipal Committees are fully active in the field under the Suthra Punjab Program to make cities, towns, and villages cleaner and more beautiful. The […]
Six Dar Hockey Academy players participate in Junior Series against Germany
Germany’s national junior hockey team recently played a four-test series against Pakistan juniors. Lahore hosted three matches and Islamabad one. No less than six players from the Lahore-based Dar Hockey Academy, the country’s biggest hockey nursery, appeared for Pakistan: Sufyan Khan (Bannu), Rao Aqueel (Khoiwala, district Khanewal), goalkeeper Faizan Janjua (Gujar Khan, district Rawalpindi), Muhammad […]
DC Lahore visits various places in Tehsil Nishtar
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore visited various places in Tehsil Nishtar Town along with Assistant Commissioner Nishtar Muhammad Saleem Asi, LWMC, WASA officials. During visit, a detailed briefing was given on encroachments, cleanliness and other administrative matters in Gajumta, Eden Garden, Ring Road and surrounding areas. DC Lahore said that those responsible for encroachments will be […]
Attaullah chohan takes the world by storm with ‘Sheesha Bar’
In a dazzling display of musical innovation, Dubai-based singer and entertainer Attaullah Chohan has taken the world by storm with his latest release, “Sheesha Bar.” Featuring the talented Indian singer and rapper Viruss and model Komal Rai, the song has rapidly climbed the charts, becoming an anthem in the city’s vibrant nightlife scene. Released under […]