Punjab

Global health body declares Europe new epicentre of novel coronavirus pandemic

Six flights over the weekend to ferry 2,200 passengers

Promotion board meeting was presided by General Qamar Javed Bajwa

Jang and Geo group owner was arrested by NAB in an alleged land scam on Thursday

Many countries are advising against large gatherings in a bid to slow the spread of the highly communicable virus

Move will pave way for two World Bank budgetary support loans worth $750m

Minister says she will invite him and other Portugal’s sports heroes to Pakistan

YDA alleges court orders on medical institutions bill flouted

The delegation discussed employing modern technology to improve the living standards of people of south Punjab

Continuous rise in electricity rates and delay in approval of tariff summary blamed

Wildlife department to tag the endangered species during latest survey

Buzdar says all available resources will be used to contain pandemic

Winners awarded a £3,000 grant for expanding projects in their respective regions

COAS chairs 230th Corps Commanders’ Conference at GHQ; national, regional security situation also discussed

The decision from Punjab cabinet comes after receiving a briefing on coronavirus from provincial health officials

Media group owner was taken into custody after failing to give satisfactory answers during interrogation, say sources

PML-N vice president appears before media for first time since she was granted bail from LHC in November 2019

Event aims to create intellectual space for the energetic youth

Robbers opened indiscriminate fire in a bid to escape, Dolphin Squad personnel returned fire

Around 90% of pests present in area eradicated

Applicant cites LHC’s order restraining medical staff from observing strikes

Spells are expected to cause severe damage to wheat crop and mango orchards

They demanded the govt to reduce prices of other commodities instead of selling inexpensive flour in Ramazan bazaars

Sarwar says initiative will reduce burden on public kitty

Soon after Dennis Freedman’s video goes viral, PM Imran directs CAA authorities to take the action

One in 10 adults has a chronic kidney condition in the country, says Dr Junaid Iqbal

FM Qureshi hopes legislation will be passed with two-thirds majority

Sources say security agencies detained SSP Adeel from the Pakistan-Iran border

ANF seeks drones, additional manpower to tackle the drug crisis

Banners, steamers displayed at all public places

CM Punjab says government will take every measure to stop wastage of water

Faisalabad’s 8,000-strong police force lacks appropriate training, leading to losses

Project was initiated in 2014 to involve community in ensuring civic facility

On the eve of Holi, children and adults threw colours on each other, expressed their happiness

All depts are working on proposed amendment for the word ‘government’ in nearly 600 provincial laws, 900 dept...

Police officer confesses to friend’s murder in crime of passion

PPP chairman says “representatives” of IMF currently serving on key positions in govt cannot fix economic problems

After years of no progress and increasing project cost, govt vows to construct new provincial assembly building

Shaheen Bibi is said to have been disturbed because of poverty and domestic conditions

Aslam’s family took away the body without identification

Says the country is getting stronger with each passing day

Girls with impaired hearing or sight and those using wheelchairs will benefit from the schem

Three people found dead in mysterious circumstances

Minister says laws to protect women would help country progress

The 700-year-old structure, last restored in 1971, is in a dilapidated condition

Farmers may only use untreated water for irrigation of non-edible crops

Rejects his request for bail extension; says former PM apparently ‘enjoying’ good health

PML-N in parliament is not playing any constructive role, former PM was quoted as saying

Two of the injured are in critical condition in the Civil Hospital

Four females head the Community Safety, Examinations and Social Welfare depts