Stories by The Newspaper's Staff Reporter

PPP-W terms budget anti-people

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan People’s Party Workers (PPP-W) on Friday rejected the Federal Budget 2026-27, describing it ... Published 20 Jun, 2026 05:09am

12 candidates to contest on two refugee seats

RAWALPINDI: a total of 12 candidates have filed their nomination papers for the two refugee seats for the Azad Jammu... Published 20 Jun, 2026 05:09am

Arid varsity to introduce scholarship for alumni

RAWALPINDI: Pir Mehar Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University has decided to strengthen alumni participation and update... Published 20 Jun, 2026 05:09am

Pakistan Post reform plan sparks privatisation fears, unions threaten strike

RAWALPINDI: The Ministry of Communications has approved a comprehensive restructuring and reform plan for Pakistan... Published 20 Jun, 2026 05:09am

Plea against recruitments in EOBI dismissed

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed a petition against the recruitment process initiated by the... Published 20 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Woman hacked to death

LAHORE: A widow was hacked to death, allegedly by her father-in-law, for “honour” in Multan on Friday. Police... Published 20 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Governor intervenes to stop illegal dog culling

LAHORE: Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has intervened to stop illegal dog culling operations across the ... Published 20 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Roadmap for combating pollution gets the nod

LAHORE: The Punjab Pollution Enforcement Committee on Friday approved a roadmap to combat environmental pollution... Published 20 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Pensioners call 3.5pc increase unfair, discriminatory

LAHORE: The Punjab Government Pensioners Association (PGPA) has rejected the Punjab government’s decision to grant... Published 20 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Punjab witnesses ‘lower’ poliovirus circulation

LAHORE: Punjab has claimed significant progress in its fight against polio, with a substantial reduction in... Published 20 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Budget debate: Treasury members stage unprecedented walkout

LAHORE: In an unprecedented move, the treasury members walked out of the House following a heated confrontation with... Published 20 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Cell established to curb online hate content

LAHORE: The Punjab government has established a dedicated digital media cell in the home department to monitor and... Published 20 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Gang involved in illegal issuance of SIM cards busted

LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has unearthed a gang involved in illegal issuance and... Published 20 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Mental health challenges confronting Gen Z highlighted

KARACHI: Highlighting the negative effects of digital technologies on the youth, speakers at a seminar have said ... Published 20 Jun, 2026 05:08am

11 held in raids on ‘illegal’ call centres in DHA and PECHS

KARACHI: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) claimed to have arrested a total of 11 suspects in ... Published 20 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Man drowns in Hub Canal trying to save his son

KARACHI: A man drowned in the Hub Canal on Friday while trying to save his son, police said. Published 20 Jun, 2026 05:08am

JCP approves interview rules for judicial appointments

Performance evaluation rules for high court judges deferred Published 20 Jun, 2026 05:08am

Ex-Fata relief to be raised with IMF, PTI assured

ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday assured the PTI that it would discuss with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)... Published 20 Jun, 2026 05:07am

Police claim arrest of two Pinky’s ‘associates’

The police say narcotics were seized from their custody. Published 19 Jun, 2026 08:21am

Man convicted for sexually assaulting physically-challenged woman

KARACHI: A sessions court has sentenced a man to 10-year imprisonment after he was found guilty of raping a... Published 19 Jun, 2026 08:20am