Stories by Mansoor Malik

Jailed PTI leaders slam govt over loadshedding

LNG supplies’ disruption due to Middle East war termed main reason for long hours of outages. Updated 27 Apr, 2026 08:06am

Punjab snubs officers applying directly to Centre for Haj duties

Provincial govt warns such requests to religious affairs ministry without NOC will be deemed as "misconduct". Published 25 Apr, 2026 05:30am

PTI MPA raises objection to Pera for creating parallel system

LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has raised objections to the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority... Published 17 Apr, 2026 07:06am

US-Iran talks: PTI’s jailed leaders urge govt to act as facilitator, not mediator

Say hype around talks risks eroding country’s credibility Published 16 Apr, 2026 08:01am

Alarm raised over health of PTI’s jailed leaders

PTI seeks immediate independent medical access to Imran; demands shifting of Ejaz Chaudhry to specialised healthcare facility. Updated 14 Apr, 2026 08:19am

Concerns abound regarding health of incarcerated PTI leader Ejaz Chaudhry

“According to the latest medical examination, his kidney disease has progressed to stage three," PTI says. Published 13 Apr, 2026 05:19pm

Jailed PTI leaders question govt’s ‘indifference’ to domestic crisis

Welcome regional diplomacy; insist party’s protest called off to "give dialogue a chance." Updated 10 Apr, 2026 08:06am

Rs55m financial irregularities unearthed in Punjab’s Auqaf dept

Audit report recommends recovery from ex-secretary, his four subordinates. Updated 07 Apr, 2026 09:31am

Petrol, diesel price surge sparks calls for drive to oust govt

PTI calls for a "mass revolution"to oust a govt it says stole election; JI announces nationwide agitation, threatens strikes, sit-ins. Updated 04 Apr, 2026 08:10am

621,000 acres of forest area mapped thru satellite imagery in Punjab

The officer says the department used advanced digital monitoring tools, artificial intelligence (AI) and satellite technology to enhance forest protection. Updated 27 Mar, 2026 08:58am

Election Commission of Pakistan ‘fails’ to clarify anomaly in party-based LG poll mechanism in Punjab

PTI lawmaker moves LHC over "unclear" poll framework, seeks clarity on candidate distinction and ballot format. Updated 26 Mar, 2026 08:27am

Confusion over implementation persists as Punjab notifies LG Election Rules

LAHORE, March 22: The Punjab government has finally notified the Punjab Local Government (Election) Rules 2026,... Published 23 Mar, 2026 07:05am

Unable to meet Imran, Aleema denies blocking PTI leaders’ access to him

Jailed PTI leaders warn economic stability may collapse within weeks if Gulf tensions continue. Updated 18 Mar, 2026 08:15am

Jailed PTI leaders criticise lack of economic restructuring measures amid Gulf conflict

Shah Mahmood Qureshi and others say warn of implications of rising fuel prices for various industries, note remittances vital pillar of country's financial stability. Updated 17 Mar, 2026 04:12pm

Jailed PTI leaders urge CJP to expedite pending appeals

Five senior party figures write to top judge, lament ‘eight-month LHC delay’ in hearing pleas Published 17 Mar, 2026 07:54am

Of 1.2m registered workers in Punjab, ‘around 0.74m got ration cards so far’

PESSI targets at least 1m workers to be covered under CM’s Ramazan Nigehban Package Published 09 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Imprisoned PTI leaders urge national unity amid evolving global crisis

• Seek joint parliament session • Note friendly Gulf states planning to invest in Pakistan are distracted by the attack on... Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:07am

Anti-drone units to be set up in all districts

LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has decided to establish “anti-drone units” in all districts of Punjab to... Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:12am

Anti-drone units to be established in all districts of Punjab, says home department

Surveillance drones and anti-drone systems will be provided as per the needs of each district. Published 06 Mar, 2026 12:02pm

Kot Lakhpat-bound Qureshi seeks access to Imran in Adiala

National interest demands govt revisit its approach towards PTI, its founder, party leaders say. Updated 06 Mar, 2026 08:26am