Seven held for power theft in Punjab; 12 illegal meters removed

Teams recovers Rs165,000 as detection bills on the spot.

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 09:38am

Punjab Assembly opposition leader flays government ‘for failure to manage’ petrol supply

Regrets that ‘Form-47 government’ has nothing to do with the people’s interest.

Updated 10 Mar, 2026 09:41am

PA speaker dilly-dallies on the question of ‘fake’ encounters by CCD

Reiterates doubts on credibility of HRCP’s damning report; says house must comply with assembly rules; will facilitate debate.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 09:33am

12 cops suspended for aiding wheat smuggling in Dera Ghazi Khan

Those suspended include sub-inspectors and assistant sub-inspectors, head constables, and constables.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 09:36am

Private sector eyeing Pakistan Railways freight business after passenger trains

While the passenger services remain the public face of the PR, freight is its true commercial backbone.

Updated 09 Mar, 2026 09:41am

Police register FIR after 15-year-old allegedly sexually assaulted in Mandi Bahauddin hospital

Official confirms assault based on preliminary medical report of the victim.

Published 08 Mar, 2026 07:23pm

Petrol issue turns bloody: Filling station worker killed, two injured in Sialkot for refusing to fill cans

A video of the altercation and murder in the Hajipura police area went viral on social media.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 09:51am

Lahore High Court directs govt to preserve Murree Brewery ruins

Dist admin tells LHC steps being taken to prevent encroachments.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 10:04am

Punjab government wakes up after POL hoarders make hay

Pera mobilised to check artificial shortage.

Updated 08 Mar, 2026 09:58am

Iran-US war fallout: Panic buying of petrol starts in Lahore

LCCI concerned at economic implications for Pakistan; fuel stations accused of artificial shortage in Bahawalpur.

Updated 07 Mar, 2026 09:11am

Basant in entire Punjab: court asks CS to decide plea

Justice Malik Muhammad Awais Khalid announced the reserved verdict while deciding a petition filed by citizen Ashba Kamran.

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:12am

20 drug peddlers arrested across Punjab

The department has asked the citizens to report about drugs at CNF helpline 1012.

Published 07 Mar, 2026 05:12am

Christian man allowed to divorce over ‘desertion’: Lahore High Court

LHC removes colonial-era law requirement to prove adultery or cruelty.

Updated 07 Mar, 2026 08:13am

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

Punjab Assembly committee okays bill to curb property fraud

PAC-I reviews audit objections in hospitals.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:10am

Survey finds Sahulat Bazaars missing in major areas of Lahore

At present, Punjab has 49 permanent Sahulat Bazaars operating throughout the year, 15 Sahulat-on-the-Go units, and 11 temporary Ramazan Bazaars.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:18am

Punjab Education Foundation signs MoUs for 155 ‘schools of eminence’

PEF will provide 45 days to develop the school infrastructure according to modern standards.

Updated 06 Mar, 2026 09:13am

700 ponds dry up in Punjab’s Cholistan

Remaining 400 hold a small quantity of drinking water.

Updated 05 Mar, 2026 10:07am

Rallies banned on Lahore’s The Mall ‘to preserve heritage’

AI-based traffic management system being introduced; Chinese nationals to be escorted by police.

Updated 05 Mar, 2026 11:57am

LHC dismisses civil judge over misconduct, corruption

Civil Judge Naseem Akhtar Naz removed after formal departmental inquiry.

Published 05 Mar, 2026 06:46am