Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has unveiled a wide-ranging education reform programme aimed at modernising government schools and expanding educational opportunities for students across the province. Speaking at a ceremony in Arifwala, the chief minister announced that Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence will be established in every tehsil to provide high-quality, modern education and improve…
The Sindh government has announced the recovery of 150,000 tonnes of hoarded wheat during a province-wide crackdown, claiming the operation has helped reduce wheat prices by 13% after the recovered grain was released into the market. Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Senior Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon said both…
The University of the Punjab has launched a formal inquiry following reports that private chickens were being kept inside the Electrical Engineering Department building, prompting concerns over the possible misuse of government property and university resources. According to university officials, a high-level inquiry committee has been given two weeks to investigate the matter and submit…
The Lahore district administration has sealed a private water park following the tragic death of a nine-year-old girl in an accident involving the facility’s drainage system. The incident took place at a private water park in Batapur, where the child had visited with her family. According to preliminary investigations, the swimming pool was being drained…
A gas cylinder explosion in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has claimed the lives of six Pakistani nationals, leaving the Pakistani community in the Kingdom in mourning. The explosion occurred late Tuesday night in the Manfouhah district, prompting an immediate response from emergency and rescue teams. Authorities secured the area while search and recovery operations continued following…
Pakistan has announced enhanced security measures for the Chinese-operated Saindak Copper and Gold Mine in Balochistan, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding foreign investment and strategic development projects. Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry said the government has directed provincial authorities and security agencies to strengthen protection around the mining site. Additional security personnel and…
Pakistan’s tobacco industry has contributed more than Rs16.79 trillion to the national treasury over the past 10 fiscal years, according to official government documents, making it one of the country’s highest tax-paying sectors. The records show that between FY2015-16 and FY2025-26, the government generated over Rs16.79 trillion through taxes and duties imposed on tobacco products….
A grenade attack targeted the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) office in Karachi’s Lyari area, leaving three party workers injured and triggering a police investigation into the incident. Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi chief Muneem Zafar condemned the attack, describing it as an act of terrorism and demanding the immediate arrest of those responsible. During a visit to the injured workers…
The selection process for the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Karachi has entered its final phase after the search committee completed interviews with more than 40 candidates seeking to lead one of Pakistan’s largest public universities. Following the conclusion of interviews, the committee will recommend three shortlisted candidates to the Sindh Chief Minister,…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Portugal’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Paulo Domingues, reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations during a meeting in Lahore, with both sides exploring new opportunities for cooperation across multiple sectors. According to the Chief Minister’s Office, the discussions focused on expanding collaboration in trade, investment, agriculture, healthcare, tourism, renewable…
