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Lahore – A late-night gathering in Lahore’s Naseerabad area has drawn heavy police action after clips of the event made their way onto social media, sparking a storm of criticism. Several transgender persons were arrested, with officials accusing them of promoting “obscenity.” The videos, which began circulating on August 1, showed around 50 to 60…
KARACHI – Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab has taken aim at Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori, accusing him of indulging in politics despite holding a constitutionally apolitical office. Wahab urged the prime minister to take notice of the governor’s conduct, saying his role should rise above party lines. “Can a governor be engaged in politics?” the…
RAWALPINDI/LAHORE – A fresh wave of monsoon rains is rolling in from today, and officials are warning that it could bring more than just relief from the heat. Torrential downpours are expected across the country over the next few days, raising alarms of flash floods, urban flooding, and even landslides in the northern belt. The…
ISLAMABAD – News of YouTuber Ducky Bhai’s sudden arrest has jolted his fan base, and now the reasons behind the move are beginning to surface. Investigators claim the online star is tied to money laundering through shady gambling applications operating illegally in Pakistan. Officials from the National Cyber Crime Agency (NCCA) say he promoted betting…
The Alaska summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin ended without progress on the Ukraine war. After nearly three hours of talks, both leaders left empty-handed. All eyes were on the remote venue as Trump and Putin tried to show warmth. They greeted each other with a firm handshake and exchanged smiles. Yet once the…
LAHORE – The Punjab Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) will release the 9th-grade annual exam results next week, and students across the province are eagerly waiting for the big day. Board officials confirmed that the results will go live on Wednesday, August 20, 2025. Students can check their marks directly on the official…
PESHAWAR: Tragedy struck flood-hit Bajaur on Friday when a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government helicopter crashed, killing all three people on board while carrying out relief operations. Rescue officials said the aircraft was en route to Jabrai in Salarzai tehsil, one of the worst-hit areas, where flash floods overnight had destroyed homes, swept away bridges, and cut…
QUETTA: The Balochistan government has enforced Section 144 across the province for two weeks, from August 16 to August 31, in response to rising security threats. The order places a ban on pillion riding, while motorcycle riders are also barred from covering their faces with masks or cloth. In addition, public gatherings of more than…
LAHORE – The Punjab Excise Department has switched from its old paper-based system of serving property tax challans to a digital one, aiming to tighten transparency and make monitoring easier. Now, constables and inspectors tasked with delivering challans must snap a photo of the delivery and record details such as the property ID, PIN code,…
LAHORE – The Punjab government has launched its first province-wide internship program for young veterinary professionals, setting aside Rs600 million to support the initiative. Under the CM Internship Program, 1,000 fresh graduates and para-veterinary professionals will be offered placements across all 36 districts of Punjab. Veterinary graduates with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree…
