Pakistan Navy personnel have formally assumed ceremonial guard duties at the mausoleum of national poet and philosopher Allama Muhammad Iqbal in Lahore following a dignified change of guards ceremony. Pakistan Navy Station Commander Lahore Commodore Misbah-ul-Amin attended the event as the chief guest. He laid a floral wreath at the mausoleum and offered Fateha to…
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving facilities at the shrine of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh (RA) in Lahore. During his visit, he highlighted the teachings of Hazrat Ali Hajveri (RA), popularly known as Data Ganj Bakhsh, particularly his message of love, brotherhood, tolerance, religious…
The Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has referred a disputed purchase of laboratory equipment for the Institute of Blood Transfusion Services (IBTS) Punjab for an independent inquiry following allegations of irregularities in the bidding evaluation process and the possible supply of refurbished machinery. In an order issued on October 26, 2026, the authority directed the…
Retired Captain Muhammad Safdar has faced criticism following his remarks about women advocating bodily autonomy and his description of late human rights activist and senior lawyer Asma Jahangir as “cursed”. The comments, made during a Khatm-i-Nabuwwat rally in Chiniot, prompted reactions from Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, social media users and leading lawyers’ organisations. During…
The Academic Staff Association (ASA) of Punjab University has condemned the suspension of two senior faculty members and the locking of their offices, raising concerns about the university administration’s handling of the matter. The association expressed solidarity with Professor Dr Kamran Abid and Professor Dr Muhammad Azhar Naeem during a general body meeting in Lahore….
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced that eligible stroke patients will receive a life-saving injection worth approximately Rs300,000 free of charge under the provincial government’s Stroke Card programme. The initiative was introduced at a ceremony in Lahore as part of efforts to improve access to essential healthcare services. Addressing the event, Maryam Nawaz discussed…
Lahore Safari Park is set to introduce Pakistan’s first permanent 7D immersive wildlife cinema in November 2026, offering visitors an interactive experience designed to combine entertainment with wildlife education and conservation awareness. The project aims to provide families and tourists with a new attraction while promoting knowledge about biodiversity, animal habitats and wildlife protection. Named…
Lahore Police have reportedly arrested a schoolteacher accused of assaulting a 13-year-old Class 7 student over the alleged theft of a box of toffees from the school canteen. The incident has raised concerns about corporal punishment in educational institutions and the protection of children in schools. According to the report, the student sustained bruising to…
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has imposed a fine of Rs20 million on Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU), Lahore, following the death of a 22-year-old final-year MBBS student at the university’s girls’ hostel in February 2026. The decision was approved by the PMDC Council on the recommendation of its Disciplinary Committee and formally…
Former television anchor and journalist Iqrar-ul-Hassan was reportedly taken into custody during a late-night operation at his residence in Lahore’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) in the early hours of October 12, 2026. The reported incident has drawn attention to the circumstances surrounding the operation and his current whereabouts. According to statements shared by his wife,…
