Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has congratulated Pakistan’s first woman boxer, Fatima Zahra, on winning a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games, describing the achievement as a proud moment for the nation.
In her message, the ch…
Day: August 2, 2026
Birth anniversary of Noon Meem Rashid observed
Lahore: The 116th birth anniversary of renowned Urdu poet Noon Meem Rashid was observed on Saturday, with writers, academics and admirers paying glowing tribute to one of the pioneers of modern Urdu poetry.
Born as Nazar Muhammad Rashid on August 1…
CM expresses grief over the death of eight mountaineers
Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow over the death of eight mountaineers after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Skardu. The chief minister prayed for the safe recovery of the missing mountaineers and extended her …
Fourth spell of monsoon: alert issued to all districts in Punjab
Lahore: In view of the fourth spell of monsoon, a special alert has been issued to all districts including WASA Punjab. A detailed review of the arrangements to deal with the rains was taken in a video link meeting chaired by Minister for Housing and…
More than 50 private parking stands sealed for overcharging
Lahore: The district administration has launched a large-scale crackdown against those who charge excessive fees from citizens in the name of private parking in the city. Acting on the instructions of Deputy Commissioner Captain (retd) Ali Ijaz, more…
Bilal Yasin orders round-the-clock WASA readiness for monsoon rains
Lahore: Punjab Minister for Housing and Urban Development Bilal Yasin on Saturday directed the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) to maintain round-the-clock preparedness during the ongoing monsoon spell, warning that any delay in rainwater drainage …