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Government pushes ahead with Basant revival, imposes strict dragon laws

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The Punjab government has moved ahead with preparations to revive the Basant festival in Lahore in February, finalizing a detailed legislative framework that includes registration fees for kite-related businesses, strict material standards, enhanced enforcement measures and new safety requirements for motorcyclists. The Lahore district administration has announced registration fees for kite and string makers as […]

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Nationwide polio eradication efforts to begin from Monday

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Despite harsh weather conditions, more than 400,000 frontline workers will reach 45.5 million children to provide polio vaccine A health worker administers anti-polio drops to a child during the launch of the city-wide vaccination campaign, marking another crucial step in the fight to protect future generations from the crippling disease. PHOTO FILE: JALAL QUERESHI/EXPRESS KARACHI:

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Prime Minister Shehbaz says Pakistan out of economic crisis promises better governance through reforms

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Premier labels regulatory framework “quantum leap”, says it would facilitate business, industry, agriculture and foreign direct investment Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the launch ceremony of National Regulatory Reforms in Islamabad. Photo: PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that Pakistan had emerged from severe economic distress due to the efforts of his government and its

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Tirah Valley’s governance, security and service gaps reveal extremism risks

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The Frontier Corps says fences and cameras have been installed to curb infiltration along the Afghan border Frontier Corps security personnel guard the newly inaugurated Badini Trade Terminal Gateway in Balochistan. PHOTO: AFP KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA: The deteriorating situation in the Tirah Valley has highlighted deep-rooted governance failures, with security officials pointing to the absence of

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Khawaja Asif holds former ISI chief Faiz Hameed responsible for the ouster of Nawaz Sharif

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Says Hameed orchestrated political conspiracies, May 9 riots; additional charges apply Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Saturday warned that elements involved in acts against Pakistan’s security and solidarity will face strict accountability, holding former ISI chief Faiz Hameed responsible for orchestrating major political conspiracies in the country. According to state television, Radio Pakistanwhile talking

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Prime Minister Shehbaz meets the British minister to discuss development, climate and regional cooperation

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British Pakistani diaspora strengthens people-to-people ties, acts as bridge between Pakistan, UK Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday met Baroness Jenny Chapman, UK Minister for International Development and Africa, to discuss bilateral cooperation in development, climate change, economic engagement and regional issues. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, Baroness Chapman, who is

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Sindh forms committee to review Karachi’s e-callan system

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Panel to assess fines, enforcement, transparency amid public complaints on traffic challenges The Sindh government has constituted a high-level committee to conduct a comprehensive review of the e-challan system introduced in Karachi by 2025, officials said on Friday. Home, Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Prosecution Department Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar has been appointed as the chairman

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Petition filed in Peshawar High Court seeking closure of Nowshera oil depot

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Claims that the deposit is dangerously close to residential areas, associated with health hazards, risks A petition has been filed in the Peshawar High Court seeking the closure of an oil depot located in the residential area of ​​Nowshera Pabi, Tarro Jaba. The petition, filed by local Tehsil and Village Council chairmen Gohar Ali and

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ISPR releases new song celebrating unity of armed forces

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Asrar’s ‘Pak Sarzaminiyo’ pays tribute to martyrs, soldiers, highlights determination, national pride Pakistani army soldiers. PHOTO: ISPR/FILE A new national anthem was released by Inter-Services Public Relations on December 9 titled “Pak Sarzaminiyo” and sung by singer-songwriter Asrar. The song highlights the unity of the three armed forces, the Army, Navy and Air Force, and

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