An individual of Asian origin was recently arrested by the UAE’s Federal Prosecution for Combating Rumors and Cybercrimes following the circulation of a viral video on social media.
On Wednesday, a devastating incident took place at Bhati Gate in Lahore, resulting in the loss of multiple family members due to a house fire. Tragically, six children and three women were unable to escape the fire, except for one survivor who jumped from the building.
The Inspector General (IG) of Punjab has decided to change the uniforms of police officers in order to implement a recognition system based on years of service. In this context, Additional IG Rifaat Mukhtar sent a letter on behalf of the IG Punjab outlining the new uniform standards.
Another cheetah has died at Kuno National Park in India’s Madhya Pradesh state, bringing the total number of big cat deaths to seven.
Officials from Japan and South Korea have reported that North Korea fired a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
In the first three months of 2023, Punjab witnessed a disturbingly high number of cases of violence against women, totaling over 10,000 incidents. Among the districts, Lahore had the highest concentration of cases. These findings were revealed in a report by the Sustainable Social Development Organization (SSDO).
Pakistan and China have agreed to expedite the implementation of the ML-1 project in accordance with the consensus of their leadership. A meeting was held between Ahsan Iqbal, the Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives of Pakistan, and Zheng Shanjie, the Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China in Beijing.
A 42-year-old resident of Rawalpindi took his own life after experiencing harassment and threats from representatives of digital lending apps.
The salaried class in Pakistan has launched a country-wide campaign called “Save the Salaried Class” to protest against heavy taxation imposed on them under the Finance Act 2023. In a letter addressed to Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, the representatives of the campaign express concerns about the recent increase in direct taxation on salaried individuals and modifications made to income slabs.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken a significant step by forming a 14-member committee to decide on Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming World Cup to be held in India. The committee, led by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, consists of influential figures from various ministries and departments who will thoroughly assess the situation and provide recommendations.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his strong condemnation on Sunday regarding a social media campaign alleging an assassination attempt on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir. In a statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Shehbaz vowed to crush all conspiracies against Pakistan and its state institutions.
Amidst the aftermath of the tragic OceanGate incident, where five lives were lost during a submersible expedition, a new snack called ‘Abdoz Papar’ has emerged in the Pakistani market, creating a stir of controversy and mixed reactions. The introduction of this unique snack has sparked a debate surrounding the boundaries of marketing and sensitivity, especially when it comes to capitalizing on tragic events.
