Stories by The Newspaper's Staff Reporter

Capital’s entry points to be reduced from 109 to 25

Mr Naqvi directed that the Red Zone be made fully operational in practical terms and instructed the authorities to devise an effective strategy in this regard. Published 14 Mar, 2026 05:36am

Man falls off train while making video

RAWALPINDI: A young man lost his life after falling from a moving train while making a TikTok video near Mandra on... Published 14 Mar, 2026 05:36am

Robbers, burglars strike at five places

ISLAMABAD: Robbers and burglars struck at five places, including near a police picket, and made off with cash and... Published 14 Mar, 2026 05:36am

Arrest of women activists condemned in Islamabad

The commission urged the relevant authorities to ensure that all detained women were treated humanely and respectfully. Updated 14 Mar, 2026 09:24am

Rawalpindi police hold flag march to maintain law, order

Over 800 officers provide round-the-clock security across city Published 14 Mar, 2026 05:36am

Unable to get amenity land from housing societies, CDA continues drive against slums

Authority is actively pursuing transfer and acquisition of amenity plots from private housing societies, says... Published 14 Mar, 2026 05:36am

Uzbekistan interested in expanding agri, livestock cooperation

LAHORE: A high-level delegation from Tashkent Region of Uzbekistan has expressed interest in expanding agricultural... Published 14 Mar, 2026 05:36am

Public-private partnership framework reviewed

LAHORE: All departments will receive technical assistance from three central strategic units from next month and ... Published 14 Mar, 2026 05:36am

Abbasi for outsourcing three trains’ commercial operations

LAHORE: Federal Minister for Railways Hanif Abbasi on Friday directed the officials concerned to outsource ... Published 14 Mar, 2026 05:36am

FIA arrests six for trafficking during crackdown in south Punjab

LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Multan Zone claims to have arrested six suspects involved in human... Published 14 Mar, 2026 05:36am

Schools policy amended for one-time construction exemption

LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved amendments to the School Education Department (SED) policy and granted... Published 14 Mar, 2026 05:36am

One million appear in class VIII exams across Punjab

The results will be announced on April 9. Published 14 Mar, 2026 05:36am

Suspect involved in bank fraud held

LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Friday arrested a proclaimed offender involved in Rs6.4 million... Published 14 Mar, 2026 05:36am

Anti-terrorism court extends pre-arrest bail of Fawad Chaudhry, others

The court also extended the interim bail of former federal minister Azam Swati till April 3 in multiple cases of May 9 riots. Updated 14 Mar, 2026 12:04pm

Lahore High Court notifies four-day workweek

The offices at principal seat and regional benches will operate on a four-day schedule with 50pc staff present on a rotation basis. Updated 14 Mar, 2026 08:48am

JI raps parties for failure to condemn US, Israel

Pakistan’s ruling elite is mentally subservient to the United States and seeks “certificates from Washington” to justify oppression against their own people says Hafiz Naeemur Rehman. Updated 14 Mar, 2026 08:52am

Alarm raised over shortage of paediatric TB medicines

Pakistan Medical Association says many “disappeared” medicines following pharmaceutical deregulation in late 2024 have returned to production. Published 14 Mar, 2026 05:36am

Govt grants financial powers to school heads in Sindh

KARACHI: The Sindh government has granted financial powers to school heads in order to empower public schools across... Published 14 Mar, 2026 05:36am

Mob torches tanker after fatal accident on University Road

KARACHI: An angry mob set a water tanker ablaze after it ran over and killed a motorcyclist on the main University... Published 14 Mar, 2026 05:36am

Fertiliser companies’ earnings rise in 2025

Industry expected to remain stable, supported by strong urea demand and seasonal agricultural activities. Published 14 Mar, 2026 05:34am