Police course postponed after two ASIs die
. LAHORE: Police authorities have postponed the Elite Orientation Course (EOC) for assistant sub-inspectors (ASIs)…
Police course postponed after two ASIs die
. LAHORE: Police authorities have postponed the Elite Orientation Course (EOC) for assistant sub-inspectors (ASIs) and SIs following the death of two Punjab Highway Patrol personnel during training at the Elite Police Training School in Lahore. According to a memorandum issued by the additional inspector general of police (training), the EOC 2026 for SIs and…
IHC reopens Pattoki AC death case
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Saturday ordered a fresh post-mortem examination of the body of late Assistant Commissioner Furqan Ahmed, who was buried at the H-8 Cemetery in Islamabad nearly a year ago. The court directed the District Magistrate to complete the post-mortem process within 10 days. Pattoki AC Furqan Ahmed died at…
PM vows no mercy for ‘negligent’ PIMS officials
Orders action against executive director, 7 others Announces Rs10m, Sitara-e-Khidmat for ‘brave’ nurse Inquiry SWIFT ACTION: PM Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting on the PIMS fire incident in Lahore. PHOTO: APP LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday ordered immediate action against eight people identified by an inquiry committee over the Pakistan Institute of Medical…
Dar terms economic turnaround miraculous
. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar addresses a seminar on the Indus Waters Treaty virtually on Friday. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Saturday termed transformation of Pakistan’s image, strengthening of economy and diplomatic achievements miraculous, crediting it to the sincere and relentless efforts of the incumbent…
Bridal fashion show draws star-studded crowd in Karachi
Glamorous event sees array of celebrities walk the ramp to showcase extensive collection of wedding, festive wear KARACHI: A glamorous bridal fashion show in Karachi brought together an array of Pakistani actors, television personalities, models and social media stars, turning the runway into a celebration of traditional bridal fashion with a contemporary touch. Held at…
Retailers on tax net jump 31%
The FBR’s data revealed that people actually paid Rs85.4 billion, suggesting that they were ready to bear the extra cost but not to come into the tax net. PHOTO: FILE ISLAMABAD: After a lull, the government’s drive to integrate large retailers with the tax system picked up momentum in the last fiscal year and the…
K-P CM pledges ‘exemplary punishment’ in Ayat Noor case, renames Child Protection Bill after victim
Asks authorities, police to strengthen the writ of the government to prevent such cases K-P CM Afridi embraces Ayat Noor’s father during a press conference on August 29, 2026 in Haripur. Photo: Screengrab Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Saturday vowed to give exemplary punishment to those involved in the rape and murder of five-year-old…
Hesson, Aqib to join Pakistan team at King Charles reception
Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Director High Performance and senior selector Aqib Javed have travelled to London to attend a special reception and dinner being hosted by King Charles for the Pakistan cricket team on September 2, a PCB source said. The event will take place at the Gardens of…
Info ministry urges foreign media to reflect ‘documented facts’ in reporting on Imran Khan
Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan speaks with Reuters during an interview, in Lahore, Pakistan March 17, 2023. — REUTERS The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Saturday urged foreign media outlets to reflect “documented facts” while reporting on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder and former premier Imran Khan instead of reporting “unfounded political allegations”. A day…
Trump signs order to create a US Space Academy
Trump’s Space agenda includes the Space Force, moon return and eventual Mars missions US President Donald Trump reacts as he arrives for a Congressional Space Medal of Honor presentation to the Artemis II crew at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, US., August 28, 2026. REUTERS US President Donald Trump signed an order on Friday…
