Punjab - Pakistan

Teen girl raped in Shakargarh

Sialkot police have arrested suspects who shaved off the head of a man to shame him.

Published 04 Oct, 2026 06:19am

Former provincial minister and ex-Senator Sughra Imam active in politics after a long break

Imam drafted and tabled a legislation for honour killing offences to be deemed non-compoundable in 2014, which was subsequently passed in 2016 by the Senate.

Published 04 Oct, 2026 09:47am

Man sets wife ablaze in Gojra

Gojra City police said Nisar Ahmad and his wife, Tasleem Akhtar, quarrelled over a family matter and Nisar sprinkled her with petrol before setting her on fire. Gojra City police said...

Published 04 Oct, 2026 06:19am

Punjab CM to receive UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award

CM Maryam Nawaz will attend the award ceremony on the occasion of the World Habitat Day on Monday.

Updated 04 Oct, 2026 09:55am

Youth falls victim to honour killing in Pakpattan

Suspect accused the victim of having an illicit relationship with his wife.

Updated 04 Oct, 2026 09:27am

Railways to outsource 13 passenger trains by December

The department has also accelerated efforts to make all faulty wagons fit for operation while taking action against the vendors who failed to supply parts on time.

Updated 04 Oct, 2026 09:17am

Lahore magistrate sends female suspect to jail on judicial remand in Azeri woman's rape case

Investigating officer tells magistrate that further custody of the suspect is not required for probe; DIG claims suspects confessed to crime.

Updated 03 Oct, 2026 07:42pm

‘PUBG-linked’ bank robber arrested from home in Lahore

DIG says financial difficulties pushed UK-returned youth to commit crime by seeking help from the online game.

Updated 03 Oct, 2026 09:29am

56 Pakistani varsities feature in THE World University Rankings

The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) secured the 601–650 band, while COMSATS University Islamabad was placed in the 651–700 band.

Published 03 Oct, 2026 06:25am

Govts should be allowed to complete their terms: CM Maryam

Credits PML-N’s extended rule over Punjab for ensuring policy continuity, leading to better governance; Azma says policies should not be sacrificed to "political changes".

Updated 03 Oct, 2026 07:25am

Terrorists attack two check posts with drones in Dera Ghazi Khan

The terrorists dropped three bombs from a drone on the Jhangi check post, one landed on the roof and two outside.

Updated 03 Oct, 2026 09:44am

Rizwan, NCCIA tight-lipped after player appears over online betting app allegations

He was summoned for his face recognition, which is necessary for daily forensics of the phone.

Published 03 Oct, 2026 09:41am

ECP proposes holding Punjab local govt elections on Dec 14

Under the proposed schedule, the final list of candidates will be displayed on Nov 19 and election symbols will be allotted on Nov 20.

Published 02 Oct, 2026 08:42pm

Lahore ranked as the most polluted city in the world, again

Followed closely by Dhaka; CM Maryam says government making efforts to address environmental issues.

Updated 02 Oct, 2026 02:57pm

Two passenger trains escape major accidents after derailment in Punjab

Third also faces minor issue; series of derailments expose systematic flaws in railways.

Updated 02 Oct, 2026 09:26am

Adjournment motion raps Lesco for ‘systematic corruption’

The motion submitted in Punjab assembly levels serious allegations against Lesco officials, including extortion of Rs150,000 from an area resident on the pretext of removing high-tension wires.

Updated 02 Oct, 2026 09:23am

Suspect in girl’s rape case ‘killed by accomplices’ in Gujranwala

Watchman Ashfaq had been arrested for allegedly raping a seven-year-old girl studying in the school where he was employed.

Updated 02 Oct, 2026 09:20am

Lady cop attempts suicide over forced marriage, torture

Her video statement also surfaced in which she alleged that her parents had forcibly married her off to her paternal cousin against her will where she was brutally tortured.

Published 02 Oct, 2026 06:59am