The opposition alliance Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ayin-e-Pakistan (TTAP) continued its sit-in outside Parliament House on Tuesday for the fifth consecutive day, demanding access to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to verify his medical condition. Although roads surrounding Parliament House were cleared, the protest remained in place. TTAP leaders said they hope at least one family member or…
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in Vienna on a two-day official visit to Austria, undertaken at the invitation of Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker. The visit marks a significant step toward strengthening bilateral relations between Pakistan and Austria, with a focus on economic cooperation, trade, investment, and cultural engagement. According to an official statement,…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a comprehensive cultural reform initiative aimed at improving public interaction within the Punjab Police. The initiative focuses on promoting respect, professionalism, and accountability among police personnel across the province. Addressing a high-level meeting, the chief minister emphasized that police officers must interact with citizens in a courteous and…
Islamabad: Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Shafqat Abbas Awan was allegedly taken into custody by unidentified individuals from the Parliament Lodges in Islamabad on Friday, sparking serious concerns among his legal team, political supporters, and civil society representatives. According to close associates, the incident occurred inside the highly secured premises of Parliament Lodges, where…
By Our Correspondent LAHORE: The Executive Body of the Public Relations Practitioners Welfare Association (PRPWA), Punjab, held its meeting at a local hotel in Gulberg-III, Lahore, under the chairmanship of General Secretary Karamat Ali. The meeting reviewed preparations for the Association’s upcoming general elections, membership expansion, and digital outreach initiatives. It was decided that the…
Soon Times Correspondent LAHORE: The first meeting of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) for the National Health Support Program (NHSP) was held under the chairmanship of Barrister Nabeel Ahmad Awan, Chairman of the Planning & Development Board, on Tuesday at the Committee Room-I of the P&D Board. The Secretary P&D Board, Dr. Asif Tufail, Member (Health…
Soon Times Correspondent Sargodha A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Sargodha Waste Management Committee was held under the chairmanship of Commissioner Sargodha Division, Jahanzeb Awan, in his committee room. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Sargodha, Captain (retd) Muhammad Waseem, CEO of SMWC Rana…
Negligent Road Construction Risks Major National Treasury Loss Soon Times Correspondent Khushab After a long period of neglect, the construction of much-deteriorated Khushab Katha Road has finally commenced. Unfortunately, however, the patience of those traveling on this road has also been squandered. The Executive Engineer of the Khushab Highway Division, in collusion with local authorities,…
Jaba Forest-police collusion facilitates smugglers in evading checkpoints Thhati Bangla checkpoint personnel and Malakwal patrol staff are implicated Soon Times Correspondent Khushab / Chakwal / Talagang / Attock Despite Section 144, deforestation continues in the Soon Valley, with valuable timber being smuggled into KP. Corrupt individuals within the Forest Department and Punjab Police aid these…
Soon Times Correspondent _________ Karachi The UK-funded Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) Pakistan began its Investor Roadshow in Karachi, showcasing seven climate mitigation projects across sectors like power, e-mobility, healthcare, agriculture, and technology. The CFA, implemented by DAI Pakistan, has provided these projects with technical and financial expertise to prepare them for investment, marking a milestone…
