Lahore: British High Commissioner Thomas Drew met Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, here today. British High Commissioner condemned Gulshan Iqbal Park tragedy and expressed deep sense of sorrow and grief over the loss of precious human lives. He also expressed condolences and sympathies with the bereaved families. Speaking on ... Read More »
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Feed SubscriptionSome petroleum products’ prices remain unchanged: Ishaq Dar
Lahore: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Thursday said the government would provide subsidy of about Rs 1.5 billion to keep prices of some petroleum products unchanged during the month of April. Talking to media, Dar said the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) in its summary had suggested an increase in prices of ... Read More »
Senior journalist Pervaiz Bashir’s brother passes away
Lahore: Editor Reporting Daily Jang Pervaiz Bashir’s brother passed away. Inna Lillahe wa Inna Elehe Rajeune. His funeral prayer would be offered tomorrow on Friday at 1-30pm at Jamia Masjid Hanfia Farooqia,Akhri Bus Stop,Islampura. Pervaiz Bashir could be reached at 0300-8456803. Read More »
HRCP aghast at Dr Asim’s deteriorating mental health
Lahore: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has expressed grave concern over a report about deterioration of mental health of Dr Asim Hussain, a former federal minister, and his treatment in the custody of paramilitary forces in Karachi. In a statement released to the media on Wednesday, the Commission said: ... Read More »
Ex-servicemen announces full support to Army operation in Punjab
Lahore: The Pakistan Ex-servicemen Association (PESA) on Wednesday announced full support for the anti-terrorist operation launched by Army in Punjab after Lahore carnage It lauded the initial success in nabbing a number of militants and their facilitators in the widespread operation across Punjab terming it a right decision at a ... Read More »
HRCP’s concern over failure to recover Zeenat Shahzadi
Lahore: HRCP has expressed grave concern over the failure of the police and security agencies to recover Zeenat Shahzadi, who had gone missing in Lahore at a time when she was striving for the recovery of a missing person. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, HRCP Vice-chairperson Nazish Attaullah, HRCP ... Read More »
Member Parliament UK Yasmin Qureshi calls on Afzaal Bhatti
Lahore: Labour Party Member Parliament UK Yasmin Qureshi called on Commissioner Overseas Pakistanis Commission (OPC) Punjab Afzaal Bhatti, here today. While informing the British MP about the performance and working of OPC Punjab, Afzaal Bhatti told that on the directions of Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, OPC is playing ... Read More »
Lucrative posts not to be given to the officers facing Anti-Corruption inquiries
Lahore: Additional Chief Secretary Punjab Shumail Ahmad Khawaja has directed the S&GAD authorities not to give lucrative posts to those officers against whom Anti-Corruption inquiries are pending at the moment. This direction has been passed in accordance with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif regarding zero tolerance ... Read More »
Lanning leads from front as Australia enters fourth successive final
Lahore: Three-time defending champion Australia stepped closer to a fourth successive ICC Women’s World Twenty 20 title with an impressive five-run win over old foe England in the first semi-final in New Delhi on Wednesday. Australian captain Meg Lanning hit 55 off 50 balls to steer the Southern Stars to ... Read More »
Police kill 5 terrorist in an encounter at Raiwind
Lahore: Police have killed 5 terrorist in an encounter at Raiwind in the wee hours of Tuesday night.The accused were allegedly involved in score of terrorist activity including suicide attack at Gulshan Iqbal park,attack at Military Academy.Malcolm,kidnapping of Dr Wayne Stained, Amir Malik son in law of General Majeed Maliki. ... Read More »