Families demand action against human traffickers in Punjab

Claim at least 75 Pakistanis were among those missing in 2023 Libyan Coast boat capsize tragedy.

Updated 12 Jan, 2025 11:31am

Joint Investigation Team to probe into forged pics of Punjab CM, UAE head

FIA Lahore arrest five persons from different areas of Punjab for allegedly uploading fake images/videos.

Updated 12 Jan, 2025 11:28am

Harking back: There is more to Ichhra than mere halwa puri

Both ‘Ichhra’ and ‘Lahore’ formed a few thousand years ago to prevent monsoon floods destroying them — both took their names based on beliefs that prevailed then.

Published 12 Jan, 2025 07:04am

Shah Mahmood Qureshi tells PPP to take stand on canals or quit coalition

Jailed PTI leader says Bilawal’s party should demand CCI meeting; calls party’s differences with PML-N "noora kushti".

Updated 12 Jan, 2025 09:25am

Six dead, seven hurt in fireworks explosion in Mandi Bahauddin

Punjab CM Maryam offers condolences; orders immediate ban on illegal manufacturing and sale of fireworks.

Updated 12 Jan, 2025 08:11am

Lahore cop involved in drugs smuggling injured in clash with LEAs

Head constable, accomplices allegedly used to smuggle drugs across border through drones.

Updated 12 Jan, 2025 12:08am

Lahore’s air quality turns hazardous yet again

Experts group says smog towers proved ineffective in China, India.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 11:32am

Four killed, 15 passers-by injured in firing near Sargodha

Initial investigation attributes cause of incident to enmity between 2 groups.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 10:52am

Protest against cut in pension, leave encashment in Lahore

Activists demand govt should increase salaries, pension of employees but it was cutting pension, gratuity and leave encashment.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 10:58am

Qureshi, other PTI leaders indicted in May 9 cases

ATC frames charges for second time as prosecution files fresh challan; verdict reserved on bail pleas of over 200 PTI workers.

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 12:10pm

Punjab set to raise new ‘riot management’ force

Proposed wing to have 5,000 personnel who will be specially trained in "non-lethal interventions".

Updated 10 Jan, 2025 07:49am

Lahore man critically injured by kite string

CM Maryam takes notice, issues order to initiate action.

Updated 09 Jan, 2025 11:30am

Three Hindu youths kidnapped by Katcha area dacoits near Rahim Yar Khan

Video released by kidnappers shows barefooted, chained Hindu youths, appealing for release.

Updated 09 Jan, 2025 11:48am

Punjab home dept orders all DCs to shuffle arms branches’ staff

CS reviews drive against encroachments.

Updated 09 Jan, 2025 11:34am

Imran’s problems of his own making, says Maryam

Hands over Honhaar Scholarships to students.

Updated 09 Jan, 2025 11:54am

Lesco chief faces FIA interrogation

Agency questions chief over his role in reinstating 2 officers facing different allegations, including corruption, misappropriation and malpractices.

Updated 09 Jan, 2025 11:20am

Punjab plans water sprinkler system to tackle Lahore’s pollution

CM Maryam directs relevant depts, including Communication & Works and LDA, to immediately install system.

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 11:19am

128 DEA, education dept officials involved in Rs500m scam in Bahawalnagar

Inquiry recommends action under Peeda Act against officials including former CEO; accused officials, except 1; PML-N local leaders.

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 11:24am

Narowal woman kills two kids, dies by suicide

She fed poisoned food to her children, consumed the same herself, rescue officials say.

Updated 08 Jan, 2025 11:14am

Three brothers killed in lock-up as rivals storm police station in Faisalabad

Team formed to probe into security lapse amid reports of thin police presence.

Updated 07 Jan, 2025 10:21am