Hassan Murtaza Criticizes Government Over Flood Preparedness

LAHORE:General Secretary of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Central Punjab Syed Hassan Murtaza sharply criticized on thursday that the provincial government’s handling of flood preparedness. Responding to claims made by government spokespersons, Murtaza stated that the performance of the Punjab government has been evident to the public even before the monsoon season officially began. He…

Home Net Pakistan Called For Timely Local Election

LAHORE : Highlighting a growing governance deficit across the province, civil society organizations HomeNet Pakistan (HNP) and AWAZCDS-Pakistan Development Alliance (AWAZCDS-PDA) issued a joint press release calling for the immediate scheduling of local government elections in Punjab. Speaking at a media briefing at the Lahore Press Club, Executive Director Ume Laila Azhar urged on Thursday…

An Evening Dedicated to Ghulam Hussain Sajid

LAHORE: A grand evening was held in honor of the renowned poet, writer, and critic Ghulam Hussain Sajid, presided over by the distinguished literary figure Salma Awan. ​The officials of the Sui Northern Gas Cultural Society Chairman Farooq Majeed, Secretary Mudassar Bashir, and office-bearers Amjad Mumtaz, Liaqat Ali Nahra, Raheel Farooq, and Rizwan Naseer warmly…

Local Government Committee’s Meeting Held By Rana Farooq

LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party Central Punjab Senior Vice President and Local Government Committee Convener Rana Farooq Saeed has said that the PPP rejects the Punjab Local Government Act 2025, we will become a party in challenging this act in court. He expressed these views while addressing a meeting of the said committee held at the…

The World Will Call Upon You to Lead Humanity

In February 2026, a devastating war broke out between the United States and Iran. During the conflict, several members of Iran’s senior leadership were killed, while Iran resisted with determination. The Iranian people stood firmly alongside their leadership, and both sides employed advanced military weaponry on a large scale. The war claimed the lives of…

Iqtidar Javed Presides Over Halqa Arbab-e-Zauq Session

LAHORE: The weekly meeting of Halqa Arbab-e-Zauq was held at the historic Pak Tea House under the chairmanship of noted writer and poet Iqtidar Javed. Joint Secretary Shehzad Faramosh read the minutes of the previous special Punjabi session in Punjabi, marking the first time in the history of the literary organization that the proceedings had…

PU Students Protest Anti-Student Policies Outside Press Club

LAHORE: Students of Punjab University (PU) staged a massive protest outside the Lahore Press Club against what they termed the university administration’s “anti-student policies.” The protestors highlighted that the administration’s decision not to offer a summer semester has left hundreds of students facing a one-year delay in completing their degrees. Furthermore, demonstrators expressed outrage over…

From Deprivation of Security to Vanishing Lines and Helpless Citizens

Before discussing law, justice, and citizen rights in any country, it is crucial to understand one fundamental reality: the difference between the State and the Government.In everyday conversation, we often use these two terms interchangeably, even though they hold entirely different constitutional and political positions. State vs. Government: The Fundamental Difference The State is a…

“Khilari” Drama Will Be Open Tomorrow at Mehfil Theatre

LAHORE: Dr. Ajmal Malik, the creator of hundreds of blockbuster stage dramas, is all set to present a unique theatrical production titled “Khilari” at Lahore’s Mehfil Theatre. The play will feature Sakhawat Naz, Imran Shauki, and Nayaab Khan in prominent roles. The cast also includes Aqeel Haider, Sitara Mehr, and Afreen Bhatti, who will showcase…