Poor planning worsens traffic flow

With traffic signals removed, narrow U-turns now cause congestion, accidents, and daily commuting difficulties A public transport bus advertises the upcoming Basant celebrations in Lahore. Photo: ONLINE LAHORE: Traffic management changes in Lahore aimed at creating signal-free corridors are now drawing criticism, as the replacement of signals with U-turns is causing congestion, increasing accidents, and…

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PM Shehbaz pushes for renewable energy sources to meet future demands

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: APP/ File Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday emphasised the need to pursue renewable energy sources to meet future demands and instructed the formulation of a comprehensive strategy. “Generation of power through hydropower, solar energy, biogas, and other renewable sources will further reduce the cost of production and positively impact…

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PM Shehbaz directs comprehensive screening in public hospitals to eliminate hepatitis, HIV

Reiterates government’s resolve to provide the best possible healthcare to citizens Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting on the Ministry of National Health Services in Islamabad on May 5, 2026. Photo: X/ PMO Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to ensure comprehensive screening of all patients in public hospitals to…

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FBR shortfall puts budget targets under question

Business leaders suggest policies must reflect ground realities to achieve tangible outcomes LAHORE: Every year, Pakistan’s budget exercise begins the same way, ie, ambitious targets are set, confident projections are made, and shortfalls arrive quietly, long after headlines have faded. This year, however, the shortfall has not waited for the budget to be announced. It…

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Military leadership stresses restraint amid rising regional tensions

The military top leadership on Tuesday underscored the importance of restraint and the avoidance of escalation amidst rising regional tensions, reiterating that peace and stability in the region were closely tied to collective restraint and respect for sovereignty. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces…

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