Pakistan has intensified its nationwide campaign against undocumented Afghan nationals after the expiration of the government’s deadline for voluntary compliance with immigration regulations. According to official directives, Afghan nationals residing in Pakistan without valid visas or legal documentation will now face immediate arrest as authorities begin stricter enforcement of immigration laws. The federal government has…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced a comprehensive prison reform programme aimed at transforming jails across the province into modern rehabilitation centres focused on education, vocational training, mental health, and inmate welfare. Chairing a high-level meeting in Lahore, the chief minister directed authorities to improve prison infrastructure, reduce overcrowding, and ensure the protection of…
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Islamabad and several parts of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) late Wednesday night, sending residents rushing out of their homes and buildings as strong tremors were felt across multiple cities. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake occurred at approximately 10:57 PM Pakistan Standard Time. Seismic experts reported…
LAHORE (News Desk): Additional Secretary (Admn.)/ Project Director, National Health Support Programme (NHSP), Punjab Muhammad Ashraf, on Wednesday convened a Joint Implementation Support Mission of the World Bank, led by Task Team Leader, Senior Health Economist, Jahanzaib Sohail, along with development partners including the Global Fund, the Global Financing Facility (GFF), Gavi, FCDO, E4H and Gates…
By Our Correspondent ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan grapples with intensified monsoon rains and glacial lake outburst floods this summer, the Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD) has stepped in to assist over 70,000 victims across 20 districts of KP, Punjab, Gilgit, Neelum Valley and Azad Jammu & Kashmir between June 26 and September 20. According…
Soon Times Correspondent ______________________LAHORE: The Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department (P&SHD) and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) have bolstered efforts to increase birth registration through the NADRA-P&SHD joint initiative. The P&SHD has taken a revolutionary step by integrating birth and death Registration across Punjab. The PSHD signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with…
