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LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday criticised Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman for what she described as his support for those backing terrorism, saying she had not expected such a stance from a senior politician who had himself been a victim of terrorist violence.

LAHORE: The Punjab agriculture department has advised farmers to ensure timely sowing of chickpea to achieve higher per-acre yields, with the recommended planting period varying according to the agro-climatic conditions of different regions. According to a department spokesperson, the suitable sowing period in Gujrat, Narowal, Jhelum and Rawalpindi is from…

LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmad Khan has assured the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) that its concerns and proposals regarding regulatory enforcement, taxation, industrial development and investment facilitation will be taken up with the relevant authorities. “Effective legislation requires consultation with stakeholders and that excessive regulation can…

LAHORE: The Punjab government introduced a biometric verification system on Friday for the registration and issuance of birth, death, and marriage certificates at union councils. This initiative aims to curb fraudulent registrations and ensure transparency in the process. Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique inaugurated the new Civil Registration Management…

LAHORE: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has asked the political leaders to set aside their differences and work together to address Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s security challenges. “What Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) requires right now is peace, stability and collective efforts, but not political confrontation,” Naqvi said while talking to media informally, here Friday.…

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated four development projects worth Rs5.61 billion in Sahiwal and laid the foundation stone for 10 model agriculture malls across the province. The inaugurated projects include the Maryam Nawaz Sports Arena, the beautification and renovation of Model Saddar Bazaar, a Model…

LAHORE: A 20-member delegation of Chinese investors called on Punjab Minister for Industries and commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain on Friday and expressed keen interest in establishing electric bus and truck manufacturing plants, investing in information technology and tourism, and setting up a China pavilion in the province to showcase Chinese…

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Friday criticised Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman for what she described as his support for those backing terrorism, saying she had not expected such a stance from a senior politician who had himself been a victim of terrorism. In a…

LAHORE: The Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has said that skilled workers going abroad would be provided assistance, including tickets. She said the government was empowering youth through AI tools and had trained 500,000 young people under the skills development programme over the last two years. She directed…

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (October 16, 2026) and the forecast for Saturday (October 17 2026) ================================================================== CITIES TODAY TOMORROW ================================================================== Hyderabad 38-26 (ºC) 00-00 (%) 38-25 (ºC) 01-00 (%) Karachi 38-25 (ºC) 00-00 (%) 37-24 (ºC) 00-00 (%) Lahore 30-20 (ºC) 01-00 (%) 31-19 (ºC) 01-00 (%) Larkana…

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has claimed that a political party chief is deeply upset over not receiving a governorship or a share in governor’s rule. He made the remarks during an informal conversation with journalists in Lahore. Naqvi did not identify the politician. Read More: Mohsin Naqvi criticises politicians…

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has imposed a fine of Rs 20 million on Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU) in connection with the death of student Fariha Ibrahim in a university hostel in Lahore in February 2026, 24NewsHD TV reported on Friday.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif visited the residence of renowned businessman and educationist Syed Babar Ali in Lahore on Friday and expressed condolences on the passing of his wife, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has claimed that a political party chief is deeply upset over not receiving a governorship or a role in the governor’s rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). Speaking informally to journalists in Lahore, Naqvi criticised politicians who, he alleged, had relied on the establishment for decades.…

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has declared it illegal for the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) to retrieve MDCAT question papers from candidates after examinations. Justice Ahsan Raza Kazmi announced the verdict on Friday at the court’s Rawalpindi bench. The ruling came after the court accepted petitions filed by…

England’s cricket team arrived in Islamabad on Friday to compete in the upcoming ODI tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The tournament will run from October 18 to 31, with matches scheduled in Rawalpindi and Lahore. The visiting players landed at Islamabad International Airport before travelling to their team hotel.…

Pakistani superstar Fawad Khan and popular television actor Wahaj Ali attended the Lahore premiere of Mango Jutt, joining showbiz personalities, celebrities and social media influencers at the film’s special screening.

The Lahore High Court has declared the move to take back MDCAT question papers from candidates illegal. The court ordered… Read More The post Lahore High Court Issues Major Ruling in MDCAT 2026 Case appeared first on ProPakistani.

Lahore High Court has observed that registry of a piece of land is merely a fiscal record and does not, by itself, establish ownership of a property, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Friday.

The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has installed a colorful dancing fountain at Azadi Square, adding a new nighttime attraction to… Read More The post Lahore Gets Dancing Fountain appeared first on ProPakistani.

The Lahore High Court (LHC), Rawalpindi Bench, has declared the collection of MDCAT question papers from candidates after the exam illegal and ordered the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) to upload the papers to its app immediately. Justice Ahsan Raza Kazmi announced the verdict on petitions filed by students…

Five startups from the National Incubation Center Lahore now head to Silicon Valley. Entropy & Co., Heyeve, Hsieh AI, Recruit AI, and elevAID will join Plug and Play’s Fall 2026 batch. Their work spans AI-powered automation, legal technology, recruitment solutions, and healthcare innovation. This also marks the second time NIC…

The Lahore High Court is set to hear a petition seeking to restrict Punjab’s planned Basant celebrations in 2027 to… Read More The post Petition Filed Against 10-Day Basant appeared first on ProPakistani.

Existing commercial driving license holders in Lahore will have to undergo fresh medical examinations as traffic authorities tighten checks on… Read More The post Lahore Orders New Medical Tests for Existing Commercial Driving License Holders appeared first on ProPakistani.

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has imposed a fine of Rs20 million on Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU) over the death of a student, Fariha Ibrahim, in the university hostel in Lahore.

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has set aside tax notices seeking taxpayers’ bank statements, ruling that the Federal Board of… Read More The post FBR Stopped From Accessing Bank Records appeared first on ProPakistani.

The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has raided an illegal call centre in Lahore and arrested its owner and an employee over defrauding American nationals, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Friday.

Commissioner Lahore Numan Yousaf on Thursday visited Gaddafi Stadium to review municipal, traffic and security arrangements for the upcoming tri-nation cricket series featuring Pakistan, England and Sri Lanka, scheduled from October 25 to 31. Deputy Commissioner Lahore Captain (retd) Ali Ejaz, Chief Traffic Officer Abdul Rahim Shirazi and Pakistan Cricket…

Former Federal Secretary Fawad Hasan Fawad called on Ibrahim Hasan Murad, President of the University of Management and Technology (UMT) in Lahore on Thursday. Issues pertaining to governance reforms in Pakistan, improvements in the government system, and key aspects of effective policymaking came under discussion during the meeting. Ibrahim Hasan…

The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday summoned the Attorney General for Pakistan and the Advocate General Punjab to assist the court in a petition seeking a ban on social media use by children under the age of 16. Chief Justice Aalia Neelum issued the directions while hearing a petition…

Two youngsters lost their lives when a speedy 22-wheeler trailer crushed them to death in Lahore on Friday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Police arrested two accused for selling kites in Lahore illegally, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Friday.

Inspector General Police Punjab Abdul Kareem paid rich tribute to the police martyrs on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of the three terrorist attacks carried out at different locations in Lahore in 2009, in which 15 police personnel embraced martyrdom. IG Punjab said that we salute the brave sons…

Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Kareem has taken strict notice of the deaths of three people, including a husband, wife and child, in a collision involving a speeding trailer on Allama Iqbal Road, Garhi Shahu, and sought a report from CTO Lahore. IG Punjab Abdul Kareem expressed deep grief…

LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of 35 people, including children and a female teacher, in the tragic collapse of a private school roof in Peshawar. In a post on X, Rehman extended his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed…

LAHORE: Pakistan and Sri Lanka U-17 teams are featuring in a five-match one-day series at the Multan Cricket Stadium. The series will conclude on Saturday, 24 October. Both sides previously played a three-day match at the same venue from 9 to 11 October, which ended in a draw. Like the…

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Thursday took notice of an alleged assault on a shopkeeper by a Pera officer in Rahim Yar Khan and ordered his immediate arrest. The Chief Minister said law enforcement personnel were not above the law and could not be allowed to take…

LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan stated that the eradication of terrorism is indispensable for the country’s development. He noted that the imposition of Governor’s Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is in accordance with the Constitution. He further emphasized that the bureaucracy and civil officers play a vital role in…

LAHORE: The admission policy for MBBS and BDS courses in public and private medical and dental colleges of Punjab for the 2026-27 academic session has been issued. The University of Health Sciences (UHS), Lahore, acting as the “Admitting University,” will conduct central admissions for MBBS and BDS courses in public…

LAHORE: Pakistan’s largest garment, textile machinery and accessories exhibition opened in Lahore on Thursday, drawing more than 550 companies from 30 countries. Punjab Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain on Thursday inaugurated a four-day exhibition of garments, textile machinery and accessories at the Expo Centre in Johar Town,…

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that rural women are a living embodiment of hard work, compassion, a sense of responsibility and sacrifice. Their efforts make Punjab’s fields flourish, keep households thriving and strengthen the economy, she said. She said rural women are not merely hardworking individuals…

The federal government has made several appointments and transfers in the federal bureaucracy, including changes in senior positions at the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan and the Civil Services Academy, Lahore.