Zulqernain Tahir

Punjab CM Maryam’s uniformed appearance at parade causes a stir

Opposition criticises move; Punjab police say rules allow chief ministers to don uniform for formal occasions. Updated 26 Apr, 2024 10:43am

Ready to share tech prowess with Pakistan, says Iran President Raisi

US warns Pakistan to keep "sanctions" in mind amid trade talks with Iran. Updated 24 Apr, 2024 09:53am

Nawaz Sharif heads to China for low-key visit

Media reports suggest visit is of "personal nature" to undergo a “medical check-up”. Published 23 Apr, 2024 07:38am

Heads of CAA and PSB changed

Govt has already announced outsourcing airports in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi in a bid to attract foreign direct investment. Updated 20 Apr, 2024 11:57am

‘Evidence of Indian role in attack on Sarabjit’s killer’

Interior minister says definite conclusion to be reached after probe; calls Bahawalnagar incident ‘fight between brothers’ Published 16 Apr, 2024 07:53am

2,400 Indian Sikhs transported to Hassanabdal by special train

Visiting Sikh group leaders stress hassle-free visa process for Sikh pilgrims. Published 14 Apr, 2024 06:41am

Five officials face action for Bisham negligence

LAHORE: Prime Mini­ster Shehbaz Sharif has ordered action against five senior police officers over negligence and... Published 07 Apr, 2024 07:13am

Political instability keeping investors at bay, says Maryam

Stresses need to counter ‘right-wing terrorism’; blames KP govt for lack of measures to block terrorists, smugglers. Updated 06 Apr, 2024 09:21pm

Despite flak, Nawaz chairs another government meeting

PML-N supremo co-chairs meeting to review issues faced by Punjab’s agriculture sector. Updated 02 Apr, 2024 08:26am

Ex-CJP Jillani picked to probe meddling claims

Cabinet says there is no executive interference in judicial affairs; PTI rejects govt move. Updated 31 Mar, 2024 08:23am

Nawaz still bitter about 2017 ouster

The three-time prime minister has kept a low profile after his party failed to secure a majority in last month’s general elections. Updated 27 Mar, 2024 08:23am

Human traffickers in Pakistan sharpen their cruelty

10 Pakistani citizens tortured, kidnapped by smugglers who lured them with promise of better life in Europe; Iran police rescue 2 victims; agent arrested. Updated 24 Mar, 2024 08:07am

Interior minister calls for revisiting social media laws

Someone should take responsibility for shutdown, says PTA chairman. Published 20 Mar, 2024 07:32am

Questions raised as MNA Nawaz chairs Punjab govt meetings

PML-N supremo heads three moots about relief package infrastructure projects. Updated 19 Mar, 2024 10:19am

Nawaz’s sons return home after six years

Both landed at the Lahore airport from London and were escorted to their Jati Umra residence under tight security of Punjab police. Published 13 Mar, 2024 07:42am

Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinets sworn in

Governor Balighur Rehman administers oath to 18-member cabinet while his KP counterpart does same for 20-member cabinet. Updated 07 Mar, 2024 08:49am

Maryam says she’ll be ‘ruthless’ if opposition resorts to violence

Punjab CM admits some “serious flaws in governance, especially in price control”. Updated 07 Mar, 2024 08:52am

20-member cabinet ‘sans allies’ likely in Punjab

PPP, IPP also expected to get ministries in the second phase. Updated 28 Feb, 2024 07:56am

Maryam holds meetings on law & order, price control

Seeks separate dept to check rates of essential items Published 27 Feb, 2024 07:12am

PML-N clinches speaker, deputy slots in Punjab Assembly

Party nominee Malik Ahmad Khan becomes speaker, Zaheer Iqbal his deputy; PTI replaces CM candidate Aslam Iqbal with Aftab Ahmed. Updated 25 Feb, 2024 04:26pm