Opp stages walkout as Punjab govt presents more ordinances
--PML-N MPA Samiullah Khan demands withdrawal of ordinances to create room for legislation
--Punjab Law Minister Raja Basharat says govt did not violate the Constitution...
7 detained for looting worshipers at Karachi mosque
KARACHI: A seven-member gang of robbers has been arrested for looting worshipers at a mosque in Karachi’s Dhoraji Colony on Monday.
The police detained the suspects...
Mother, son dead in road mishap
SEHWAN: Two people were killed and three wounded in a road accident here on Saturday.
As per details, the accident occurred near Indus Highway where...
SHC grants time to govt for legislation against Gutka till Dec 10
KARACHI: A bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday granted time to the provincial authorities for legislation to impose ban on making...
At least seven dead after boat capsizes near Okara
OKARA: At least seven people died on the spot on Monday and over 25 went missing after a boat capsized in river Sutlej near...
Two Indians arrested for entering Pakistan without travel documents
BAHAWALPUR: Police in Cholistan on Monday arrested two Indian nationals for entering the country illegally.District police officials says that both Indians entered Pakistan without...
CITY NOTES: Only losers resign because of protests
Bolivian President Evo Morales proved that he is an idiot, a lamebrain and a loser. Imagine, he resigned just because there were protests against...
Senate body concerned over threats to Edwardes College principal
ISLAMABAD: Senate body has inquired about the incident of attack and threats against the principal of Edwardes College, Peshawar from the Chief Secretary and Inspector...
Police arrest suspects for robbing man inside mosque
KARACHI: Police on Sunday arrested three suspects accused of robbing a man inside a mosque.
According to reports, the three suspects identified as Iqbal, Rizwan and...
Sindh govt to suspend licences of 2500 NGOs
The Sindh government has decided to suspend the registration of 2500 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) out of a total 10,500 organisations operating in the province,...
PIA tissue papers being used in Karachi saloon
KARACHI: A local saloon owner has alleged that he was being sold Pakistan International Airline’s (PIA) in-flight tissue papers "for a long time," a...
Pak Tea House continues to serve as a hub of literary activity in Lahore
LAHORE: Over the years Lahore has cemented its place as a bastion of the arts, culture and literature. This year the city even made it...
Those looking for ‘in-house change’ will be dissappointed, says Sarwar
LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said that Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q) leaders Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain and Chaudhary Pervaiz Elahi were dependable allies of...
Govt swings into action after stray string kills man
--CM orders Lahore police to submit report, says cops will be held responsible in case of kite ban violation
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has...
Eight universities being established in Punjab: Buzdar
Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said that eight universities are being established in different cities.
In a message on International Day of Students, he...
Smog level goes from hazardous to unhealthy after rain
LAHORE: Rain and wind on Saturday reduced the density of thick smog that had engulfed the city for several days due to rising air...
Rana Sanaullah’s judicial remand extended till Nov 30 in narcotics case
LAHORE: An anti-narcotics court on Saturday further extended the judicial remand of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) leader Rana Sanaullah for 14 days in alleged...