Home Dept meeting discusses law, order, interfaith harmony

Lahore: Provincial Health Minister and Chairman Cabinet Committee on Law and Order Khawaja Salman Rafique on Monday held a meeting with a delegation of Ittehad-e-Tanzeemat-e-Madaris at the Punjab Home Department, where the overall law and order situation and promotion of tolerance in the province were discussed in detail. The delegation comprised representatives of Tanzeem-ul-Madaris Pakistan, […]

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PM directs digitization of necessary Hajj procedures to facilitate pilgrims this year

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the National Information Technology Board (NITB) officials to ensure digitization of all necessary stages of Hajj to facilitate pilgrims this year and access to government facilities easier for the masses through technology. The prime minister chaired a review meeting on matters pertaining to the NITB here, […]

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Ex CM condemns IED attack in Tank

Peshawar: Former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Monday strongly condemned the IED attack on a police armored vehicle in Tank district that resulted in the martyrdom of six police personnel, including a Station House Officer (SHO). In his condemnation statement, Gandapur expressed deep sorrow and grief over the loss of precious lives […]

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Atta Tarar calls for fighting misinformation together

Islamabad: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Monday made a passionate call for joining forces to curb misinformation that is the biggest challenge in the digital age. Addressing a dialogue organized by the Institute of Business Administration Karachi, the minister pointed out the worsening challenges stemming from misinformation, disinformation and fake news […]

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KP food authority formally adopts FRAIMS, approves long-term scientific food safety reforms

Peshawar: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Safety and Halal Food Authority has formally adopted and operationalised the Food Quality Real-time Audit and Inspections Monitoring System (FRAIMS) as a core component of its regulatory governance framework across the province. Food Authority officials said that the system had been approved by the Food Authority Board and was now […]

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Digital education to be promoted in govt schools

Lahore: The Punjab government has taken an important step to improve the quality of education in government schools and has decided to promote digital education. The cabinet has approved the launch of the Google Workspace for Productivity and Collaboration program for students, which will provide students with the facility of modern digital learning and collaboration […]

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NA House Business Advisory Committee meets

Islamabad: The House Business Advisory Committee of the National Assembly met on Monday under the chairmanship of Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq to discuss the agenda and duration of the 23rd session of the lower house. The committee decided that the current session of the National Assembly would continue until Friday, Jan 23, 2026. It was […]

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RWMC rejects TV report, says garbage shown lies outside its jurisdiction

Rawalpindi: The Rawalpindi Waste Management Company (RWMC) has said its cleanliness operations across urban and rural areas under its jurisdiction are being carried out effectively, systematically and continuously, while awareness campaigns are also underway to promote public understanding of sanitation. Responding to a recent private television programme highlighting garbage at certain points in the city, […]

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