A fact-check has confirmed that participants in a marathon held in Lahore indeed wore T-shirts featuring the image of the Punjab Chief Minister.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has increased its surveillance efforts for e-challans in Lahore, resulting in over Rs1 million in fines imposed this month.

Charlon Gouder, a Maltese lawyer and businessman with ties to the Labour administration, has expanded his commercial interests into Pakistan, opening an office in Lahore for citizenship and property schemes.

A political figure, Afridi, is attempting to revive the PTI party's fortunes in Lahore, but the party is reportedly facing significant internal disconnects and external restrictions that threaten its momentum.

Police in Lahore, Pakistan, have arrested a prime suspect involved in snatching a mobile phone from a girl on a scooty. The suspect, Adnan Yousaf, was reportedly injured during his arrest in the Chung area.

A trail of killings targeting terrorists in Pakistan, from Karachi to Lahore, is being attributed to 'unidentified gunmen' or mysterious circumstances in local reports.

The Lahore High Court Bar Association and the Lahore Bar Association have condemned the solitary confinement of PTI founding chairman Imran Khan and demanded his isolation be ended.

A study by the Labour Education Foundation found widespread labor rights violations in Lahore's textile recycling industry, which is paradoxically promoted by major fast fashion brands as sustainable.

Historic forts, mosques, and murals in Lahore are being restored using traditional craftsmanship to preserve centuries of cultural heritage.

The Lahore High Court has ruled that civil courts do not have the authority to order the blocking of CNICs (Computerized National Identity Cards), as such matters fall outside their jurisdiction.

PESHAWAR/ LAHORE: Rescue personnel evacuated several people as rain caused flooding in part of Peshawar on Tuesday, while heavy showers also lashed parts of Punjab. The continuing spell of rain over…

Lahore police have arrested a ride-hailing driver for allegedly harassing and slapping a woman inside his vehicle before fleeing. SP Cantt Akhtar Nawaz confirmed the incident and arrest.

Hollywood stars Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway have commenced a global tour in Mexico City for the highly anticipated sequel, 'The Devil Wears Prada 2', with Anne Hathaway notably carrying a leather bag from Lahore-based Pakistani brand Warp, showcasing Pakistani craftsmanship on the global stage.

An election tribunal in Lahore dismissed an election petition against Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, ruling it as 'non-maintainable'.

The Punjab government has suspended the medical superintendent, head of the gynaecology department, and a total of 11 staff members at Lahore's Lady Willingdon Hospital following the viral spread of a video depicting a surgical procedure.

Four postgraduate lady doctors at Lady Willingdon Hospital in Lahore, Pakistan, have been suspended from training for recording and publicly sharing an inappropriate video clip of a surgical procedure.

A historic Mughal-era mosque in Lahore is featured for its fading story of shared sacred space, reflecting a rich cultural and religious past.

A gunman opened fire on an accused person inside a sessions court, prompting the Lahore High Court Chief Justice to take notice and seek a report on the exposed security lapses.

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed a plea challenging the acquittal of the Prime Minister.

Lahore's city traffic police are facing criticism for setting up numerous pickets and imposing heavy fines on citizens during Eid, with many perceiving the action as a revenue-generating drive rather than a traffic management effort.

An article reflects on the historical significance of Pakistan's founding, featuring Quaid-i-Azam and the first Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Zahid Hussain, and discussing the Lahore Resolution of March 23, 1940.

A British academic has uncovered archives in Lahore, revealing new insights into Bhagat Singh, portraying him not just as a martyr but as a global intellectual.

The historic Mughal-era Sunehri Mosque in Lahore's Walled City saw full rows of worshippers during Ramadan.

The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has received a grant from the Gates Foundation to establish Pakistan's inaugural National AI Hub, which will initially focus on maternal, newborn, and child health.

ISLAMABAD/Lahore: Rejecting media reports that she is opposing meetings between Imran Khan and party leaders, Aleema Khan on Tuesday questioned how she could stop such meetings when she herself has been unable to meet her brother. “People across Pakistan are demanding the release of Imran Khan. The whole world is raising the same demand. Just wait and see — people will come out of their homes and secure his release. Moreover, as the global situation changes, I am hopeful he will be released,”...

A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight, PK178, traveling from Fujerah to Lahore, was diverted to Karachi after experiencing a technical snag.

Times for today’s Iftar (Ramazan 27) and tomorrow’s Sehri (Ramazan 28) for the federal and provincial capitals are listed below: Islamabad Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:18pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 4:51am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:28pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 4:41am Karachi Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:43pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:19am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:55pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:16am Lahore Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:12pm Seh...

The Lahore-bound Shalimar Express derailed after colliding with a goods train at Lakha Road Railway Station in Sindh’s Naushahro Feroze district, with no casualties reported.

Fifteen flights have been cancelled at Lahore airport, though the specific reasons for the cancellations were not immediately detailed.

Over 6,000 students at high-risk centres to be verified ahead of SSC exams beginning March 27

Times for today’s Iftar (Ramazan 23) and tomorrow’s Sehri (Ramazan 24) for the federal and provincial capitals are listed below: Islamabad Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:15pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 4:56am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:25pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 4:46am Karachi Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:41pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:24am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:53pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:20am Lahore Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:09pm Seh...

Markets in Lahore continue to disregard government-issued rate lists during Ramazan, indicating the failure of price control measures.

A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court challenging a significant Rs 55 per litre petrol hike, citing existing 15-day fuel reserves.

The Punjab plains are under a heatwave alert, with Lahore recording temperatures nine degrees higher than the past March average.

US consular staff are leaving Karachi and Lahore, Pakistan, as security measures are heightened around diplomatic missions and consulates.

Five imprisoned PTI leaders in Lahore have urged the Pakistani government to address national challenges and pursue reconciliation.

Authority explains certain ATS routes within Karachi, Lahore regions to be affected daily between 9am and 3pm

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has highlighted significant disparities in water and sanitation services in Lahore, urging that civic services be recognized as fundamental rights.

Violent protests erupted in Pakistan, including Islamabad, Lahore, and Peshawar, following the death of the Iranian leader, resulting in at least 21 fatalities and dozens injured.

Times for today’s Iftar (Ramazan 10) and tomorrow’s Sehri (Ramazan 11) for the federal and provincial capitals are listed below: Islamabad Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:04pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:13am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:14pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:03am Karachi Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:34pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:36am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:46pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:32am Lahore Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:00pm Seh...

LAHORE: A judicial magistrate at the district courts on Friday dismissed the post-arrest bail petition of a Canadian national pursuing doctoral research in Pakistan in a cybercrime case. Magistrate Naeem Wattoo announced the decision while hearing the bail plea of Hamza Ahmad Khan, after arguments from the prosecution and defence. Khan was booked by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) for targeting state institutions and leadership through “disseminating misinformation and d...

Times for today’s Iftar (Ramazan 8) and tomorrow’s Sehri (Ramazan 9) for the federal and provincial capitals are listed below: Islamabad Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:03pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:15am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:13pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:05am Karachi Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:33pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:39am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:45pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:35am Lahore Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 5:58pm Sehri...

A judicial magistrate in Lahore has issued a notice to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) regarding a bail petition filed by a Canadian national, Hamza Ahmed Khan, who was arrested in a cybercrime case.

Three people died of electrocution, while 14 others lost their lives after falling from trees and rooftops

Incarcerated PTI leader Dr Yasmin Rashid has approached the Supreme Court to overturn PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif's election victory from Lahore’s NA-130 constituency in the 2024 general elections.

LAHORE: Two policemen were martyred in a suicide blast at a checkpost in Bhakkar district on Tuesday evening, according to officials. Bhakkar District Police Officer (DPO) Shahzad Rafiq told Dawn that a suicide attack was carried out near the Dajil checkpost. He said that two policemen were martyred and one was injured, while three passersby were also injured in the blast. “The suicide attacker came near the check post and blew himself up, while we were conducting a search operation in the ar...

People gathered on rooftops to enjoy flying kites for the first time in years, celebrating the spring festival of Basant. The activity had been banned due to injuries and deaths during past celebrations.

Police in Lahore have registered a kidnapping case after a Canadian national allegedly disappeared. The complainant stated that Hamza booked a private company cab and left his house but did not return.

Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Saturday criticised the government for participating in the Boa­rd of Peace’s (BoP) first meeting over Gaza, terming it “unacceptable”. His remarks came after the inaugural BoP meeting on Thursday in Washington, where Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised the peacemaking efforts of United States President Donald Trump, who is heading the forum. Addressing the media in Lahore on Saturday, the JI leader said it was “unacceptable at any cost” to...

(LEFT) PHF President Tariq Hussain Bugti announces his resignation; while, PCB Chairman and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi meets players from the national team.—Dawn • PM accepts Tariq Bugti’s resignation, Wani named interim president • Outgoing chief imposes two-year ban on captain Ammad Butt before quitting • PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi meets players, hands ‘compensation’ cheques • PSB blames PHF for mismanagement; Bugti alleges board delayed payments • Shake-up follows Australia tour fiasco, when players were left without hotel upon arrival LAHORE / ISLAMABAD: Amid a deepening crisis in Pakistan hockey, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday accepted the resignation of Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) President Tariq Hussain Bugti and appointed Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Federal Secretary Mohiy­uddin Ahmed Wani as ad-hoc president of the federation. The premier also accepted the resignations of PHF Secretary Rana Mujahid and Treasurer Shahid Pervaiz Bhandara. Their replacements had not been announced until late Thursday night. The developments came amid controversy over the national team’s tour of Australia for the FIH Pro League, where accommodation arrangements could not be secured on time, forcing players to spend several hours on the road. The team’s overall performance in the Pro League also came under criticism. In addition, PHF elections had been facing delays. Mr Bugti had been appointed by interim prime minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar to hold elections but did not complete the process during his tenure. Similarly, in his tenure, Mr Bugti-led PHF was accused of inaction over alleged corruption, pointed out by the Auditor General of Pakistan. There are more than 100 audit paras related to the PHF, and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has been probing the matter for over a year. Speaking after his appointment, Mr Wani said the governance mechanism of the PHF would be improved. “In the next six weeks, we will prepare a business plan for the PHF and take steps to run this federation on professional grounds,” he said. He added that IPC would form a working group with all sports boards and education bodies to focus on grassroots development and that international trainers and coaches would also be engaged. “There is no shortage of resources, but the PHF is facing financial management issues. We will work on this,” he said, adding that he would ensure free, fair and transparent elections. “Hockey, being the national game, is close to our hearts and we will take every possible step to bring positive change,” he said. National captain ‘banned’ Earlier on Thursday, before the prime minister’s decision, Mr Bugti announced his resignation, but not before imposing a two-year ban on national captain Ammad Shakeel Butt, citing findings of a committee regarding alleged misconduct. “I received a message (from a certain quarter) and I am resigning from the post as it is not a big issue. Had the prime minister asked me six months earlier, I would have left,” Mr Bugti said, appealing to the prime minister and Field Marshal Asim Munir to constitute an independent committee to probe the entire episode. He said he was ready to face any punishment if found responsible. However, shortly after Mr Bugti’s resignation, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi met the hockey players, including Ammad Butt and Hanan Shahid. In a message on X, Mr Naqvi said: “I am not becoming Hockey Federation President but we will assist players till this turmoil ends.” Talking to the media after the meeting, Mr Butt said Mr Naqvi directed that a training camp be set up in Lahore from Friday for the World Cup qualifiers to be held in Egypt and that immediate steps be taken to hire foreign coaches. Mr Butt said former Pakistan coach Roelant Oltmans had been contacted and might join the team directly in Egypt. On the reported two-year ban, Mr Butt said Mr Naqvi told him there was no ban and that the same team which toured Australia would travel to Egypt. The ban had reportedly been imposed under the PHF constitution, raising questions over the process for its reversal. The PCB later issued a statement confirming Mr Naqvi’s meeting with the players and announcing that cheques of Rs1,000,000 had been distributed to each member of the national team, which took second position in the last six international tournaments. The cricket board said Mr Naqvi had assured full cooperation in streamlining the affairs of the players and confirmed that tickets, hotel accommodation and kits would be arranged for the World Cup qualifying round. Outgoing PHF president Mr Bugti told Dawn that arrangements for the qualifiers had already been made through a grant from the Balochistan government. PSB-PHF blame game Meanwhile, the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) issued a statement rejecting allegations levelled by the PHF and placing responsibility for the Australia tour’s mismanagement on the federation. The PSB said it had fulfilled all financial obligations for the FIH Pro League Phase 2 in Hobart and made timely payments. It alleged that the PHF had submitted visa applications late and with incomplete information, delaying the team’s departure from Feb 2 to Feb 5. According to the PSB, it bore Rs27.1 million in air ticket expenses and an additional Rs9.7m burden caused by the visa delays. It said that, at the PHF’s request, an advance of 49,280 Australian dollars was issued for hotel accommodation, along with daily allowances of USD 1,610 per player and USD 3,000 for miscellaneous expenses. The PSB also stated that while the PHF had sought a total grant of Rs350m for the Pro League, the government approved Rs250m, with the remaining amount to be arranged by the federation. It alleged that most of the PSB’s grant had been spent on salaries and foreign tours of PHF officials, prompting the board to stop issuing direct grants. In contrast, Mr Bugti had alleged that the PSB failed to make timely payments for hotel bookings and criticised the formation of a probe committee comprising PSB officials. He also urged the formation of a Pakistan Hockey Board and the transfer of stadium control to the PHF to generate funds. Meanwhile, Hockey legend Shahbaz Ahmed Senior, who had opposed Pakistan’s participation in the Pro League, said the national game deserved special treatment from the government. He criticised the heavy expenditure on the league and said the funds should have been directed towards grassroots development in schools, colleges and districts. Pakistan, a four-time World Cup winner and three-time Olympic champion, has faced a prolonged decline in international hockey over the past 30 years, amid repeated allegations of poor administration and negligence in the PHF officialdom, non-existent planning and upgrading, sheer lack of accountability, nepotism and a high frequency of changes in the federation. Published in Dawn, February 20th, 2026

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said on Wednesday that 5G spectrum auction would be held on March 10 and no changes were likely to be made in the schedule, saying that the sale was likely to fetch between $300-$700 million. The authority is offering 597 megahertz (MHz) in several bands in the upcoming auction and three existing telecom operators have been mandated to obtain a minimum of 100 MHz in the auction process. “With the prescribed rate, even if 300 MHz is obtained by the telecommunication operators without any competitive bidding, the government will get $300 million,” PTA Director General Licensing retired brigadier Aamir Shahzad told a media briefing. “And if all the 597 MHz is sold at auction at a slightly competitive rate, $700 million will be available for the government, but this scenario is less likely to happen,” he added. Shahzad said that the auction would be conducted using a multi-round electronic clock auction format, with the main allocation stage starting on March 10. He said the 2600 MHz and 3500 MHz bands would be offered during the first round. He added that after the auction process, the rollout of 5G services would take between three and six months as certain infrastructure was needed for the fresh spectrum. Meanwhile, Chairman PTA Hafeezur Rehman said that the auction would lead to improved quality of service and data speed. “Around 50 million new users have been added in the system during the last five years, but only 10MHz was increased in the 2021 spectrum auction,” PTA Chairman said. “Improved data service and enhanced coverage will also increase average revenue per user (ARPU) for telecommunication operators,” he said. The ARPU is a key performance indicator that measures the average revenue generated by a company from each consumer within a specific timeframe, monthly or annually. “We started with $0.7 and now the ARPU has reached $1.3. Therefore, it is likely to increase as more data is consumed by the subscribers,” Rehman said. “The authority expects mobile broadband speeds to improve by around 25 per cent following the auction,” he said. He said that the government had offered many incentives to telecom companies in the new spectrum auction, but obligations to improve the quality of service as well as coverage area had been increased. “This will help the country to embrace further upgradations like 6G and not like 5G, where we have been delayed,” the PTA Chairman said. He added the government had also eliminated the right-of-way fee that used to be around Rs36,000 per kilometre annually; this, he said, would encourage fiberisation projects. The chairman also said that telecom operators had already placed orders for 5G equipment, while local manufacturing of 5G-enabled smartphones had commenced, with 500,000 to 600,000 units produced so far. He said the other measures being taken to facilitate the faster rollout of services after the auction were options for spectrum sharing, relaxation of certain regulatory terms and incentives for network expansion. “Operators have been given one year to make the necessary capital investments without upfront spectrum payments, allowing them to focus on improving service quality,” Rehman added. However, the operators will have to expand 5G coverage to additional cities apart from Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta, while fiber-to-the-site ratios will increase from 20 per cent to 35pc by 2035. Besides, the minimum download speeds for 4G service have been increased from four megabytes per second (Mbps) to 20Mbps in 2026–27 and to 50Mbps by 2030–35. For 5G, minimum download speeds will rise from 50Mbps initially to 100Mbps by 2030–35, with latency targets reduced to 35 milliseconds. Upload speeds are benchmarked at 20pc of download speeds across both technologies.

A girl student in Lahore died by suicide after jumping from the fourth floor of her hostel building at Fatima Jinnah Medical University.

The Lahore High Court has ruled that dower must be paid immediately in marriages conducted without the wife's consent, affirming the marriage's legal intactness.

A court in Lahore has granted a five-day physical remand for a mother accused of killing her three children.

Dr. Hasnat Khan, known as Princess Diana's former partner, has returned to Pakistan to take on a leading role at a new heart center in Lahore.

Pakistani academics are documenting the significant architectural legacy of Bhai Ram Singh, whose work shaped key architectural landmarks in Lahore.

The Lahore Qalandars secured a victory against the Quetta Gladiators in a closely contested match during the 11th season of the Pakistan Super League.

Murtaza Qizilbash shared his reflections on Lahore's Walled City, the Ravi River, and the traditions that shaped him into one of Pakistan's popular artists, singing its story.

Lahore Qalandars secured a 32-run victory over Rawalpindiz in the Pakistan Super League, extending Rawalpindiz's winless streak. Fakhar Zaman was the top-scorer for Lahore with 84 runs.

Amir Hamza, a prominent ideologue of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group, was reportedly shot dead in Lahore, with details emerging about his extensive involvement in terror networks.

Fuel prices in Lahore, Pakistan, have seen another significant jump, impacting daily life and the livelihoods of delivery riders like Ahmed.

The Lahore High Court has set aside a previous ruling that had struck down a 2022 federal government policy aimed at regulating foreign funding for non-governmental and non-profit organizations.

Consumers in Lahore are experiencing the brunt of inflation as food prices continue to rise faster than official rates.

The Lahore High Court has ruled that Pakistan's Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) is not considered 'movable property' and therefore cannot be blocked, impounded, or attached by civil courts as a coercive measure in civil proceedings.

The Lahore High Court has ruled that private individuals with no connection to a case lack the legal standing to contest the acquittal of an accused.

The Lahore High Court granted post-arrest bail to a Canadian national and Pakistani PHD scholar involved in a cybercrime case registered by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency.

An application has been filed in the Lahore High Court challenging the recent sharp increase in fuel prices, seeking to have the decision set aside.

Heavy rain and hail have caused significant disruptions and urban flooding in Lahore, Pakistan, exposing deficiencies in the city's drainage infrastructure.

Hamza Ahmad Khan, a Canadian national and Pakistani PhD scholar, has approached the Lahore High Court for post-arrest bail in a cybercrime case after his previous bail petitions were dismissed by lower courts.

Lahore has reportedly broken its trend of increasing pollution between 2021 and 2024, achieving air quality improvement without an accompanying economic slowdown.

Pakistan's Naseem Shah faced criticism for publicly slamming a politician's presence at the closed-doors Pakistan Super League opener in Lahore.

A public holiday has been officially announced for Lahore, Pakistan, on March 28, though the specific reason for the holiday was not detailed.

A Pakistani court has ruled that child marriages are punishable under the law but are not legally void, upholding the conversion and marriage of a Lahore woman.

The Lahore High Court has sustained an objection on the maintainability of a petition filed against the acquittal of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his sons in a Rs16bn money laundering case.

Pakistan celebrates its National Day, marking the Lahore Resolution, a pivotal moment in the country's history that laid the groundwork for its independence.

The Pakistan Super League 2026 will commence on March 26 with matches limited to Karachi and Lahore and played behind closed doors due to regional tensions, while players are warned against joining the IPL.

Pakistan has announced the reopening of its Islamabad and Lahore airports, resuming normal flight operations.

LAHORE: A sessions court on Tuesday extended the interim pre-arrest bail of TikTokers Rajab Butt and Nadeem Mubarak alias Naniwala in a case of promoting gambling apps on social media. Additional District and Sessions Judge Mansoor Ahmad Qureshi heard the bail petitions of the TikTokers, who appeared before the court on the expiry of their bail period. The judge summoned the complete investigation record of the case from the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). The judge extende...

A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight traveling from Fujairah to Lahore was unexpectedly diverted to Karachi.

The government on Tuesday said it will not hold the Pakistan Day parade and other ceremonial events on March 23 in light of the ongoing Gulf oil crisis and the resulting austerity measures announced by the government, state-run Radio Pakistan reported. Pakistan Day — observed on March 23 every year — commemorates the passing of the Lahore Resolution on March 23, 1940, when the All-India Muslim League demanded a separate nation for the Muslims of the British Indian Empire. Radio Pakistan, citi...

Lahore-bound train strikes freight train near Lakha Road; Railways minister takes notice, orders high-level inquiry

Times for today’s Iftar (Ramazan 24) and tomorrow’s Sehri (Ramazan 25) for the federal and provincial capitals are listed below: Islamabad Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:16pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 4:55am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:26pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 4:45am Karachi Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:42pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:23am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:54pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:19am Lahore Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:10pm Seh...

An anti-terrorism court in Lahore extended the interim pre-arrest bail for several leaders and relatives of incarcerated PTI founding chairman Imran Khan, including those involved in the May 9 riots.

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday set aside a Lahore High Court (LHC) Multan bench order that had dismissed a restoration application in a second appeal, observing that mere technicalities, unless they present insurmountable hurdles, should not defeat the ends of justice. “The principal object behind legal formalities is to safeguard the paramount interest of justice,” emphasised Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan in a judgement he authored. The observation came on a civil petition filed a...

Pakistan has commenced '100% local' electric vehicle production, with a Lahore plant set to launch an electric car priced under Rs1 million by June or July.

Says partially restores flight operations on some routes from Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi to Dubai, Gulf countries

Times for today’s Iftar (Ramazan 15) and tomorrow’s Sehri (Ramazan 16) for the federal and provincial capitals are listed below: Islamabad Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:08pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:07am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:18pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 4:57am Karachi Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:38pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:32am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:50pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:27am Lahore Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:03pm Seh...

US orders non-emergency consular staff in Karachi, Lahore to leave Pakistan - Middle East and Africa  The Jakarta Post

Times for today’s Iftar (Ramazan 14) and tomorrow’s Sehri (Ramazan 15) for the federal and provincial capitals are listed below: Islamabad Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:08pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:08am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:18pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 4:58am Karachi Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:37pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:32am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:49pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:28am Lahore Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:03pm Seh...

According to the notification,  certain routes within Karachi and Lahore FIRs will be closed for flights from March 3 to 31, between 9 am and 3 pm daily.

Times for today’s Iftar (Ramazan 13) and tomorrow’s Sehri (Ramazan 14) for the federal and provincial capitals are listed below: Islamabad Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:07pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:09am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:17pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 4:58am Karachi Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:37pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:33am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:49pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:29am Lahore Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:02pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:07am Fiqh-i-Ja...

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Monday approved the establishment of the province’s first cybercrime investigation unit and made e-tagging mandatory for all vehicles, including motorcycles. According to an official press release, during a special meeting to crack down on digital terrorism and bring cyber networks under strict surveillance, the Punjab CM said the state’s surveillance across Punjab would be significantly intensified in the coming days. She also directed the establ...

Times for today’s Iftar (Ramazan 11) and tomorrow’s Sehri (Ramazan 12) for the federal and provincial capitals are listed below: Islamabad Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:05pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:12am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:15pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:02am Karachi Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:35pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:35am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:48pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:31am Lahore Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:00pm Seh...

ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mah­mood Langrial has constituted a committee to add­ress taxpayers’ issues following a meeting at the FBR Headquarters with representatives of the Pakis­tan, Lahore, Karachi, and Rawalpindi-Islam­abad tax bar associations. An official statement said members of the Tax Bar Associations apprised the chairman of the challenges being faced by taxpayers, particularly in relation to the super tax and SRO 350(I)/2024. Mr Langrial assured par...

Times for today’s Iftar (Ramazan 9) and tomorrow’s Sehri (Ramazan 10) for the federal and provincial capitals are listed below: Islamabad Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:03pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:14am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:13pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:04am Karachi Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:34pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:38am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:46pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:34am Lahore Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 5:59pm Sehr...

LAHORE: A stormy sitting of the Punjab Assembly saw exchange of heated arguments over the Punjab government’s purchase of a new “luxury” aircraft, arrests of opposition lawmakers and a flurry of legislative reforms tabled in the House. The controversy over the provincial government’s newly acquired aircraft took centre stage as Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) MPA Shazia Abid questioned whether the Rs11 billion plane would be available for official visits to south Punjab. Punjab Information Mini...

Multiple PTI supporters across social media platforms were sharing a dim clip of party founder Imran Khan since February 24, 2026, claiming that it was from his latest visit to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (Pims) for a second eye injection. However, the video is old from February 20, 2023, when he appeared before the Lahore High Court (LHC) for interim protective bail in a case. The iVerify Pakistan team investigated this content and determined that it is false. Imran was brough...

An Uzbek delegation has visited Lahore and Okara in Pakistan to discuss potential cooperation and partnerships in the meat and potato industries.

• Accuses PTI of running vilification campaign on social and mainstream media • Political leaders ask provincial govt to come clean on ‘extravagance’ LAHORE: Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb strongly condemned PTI activists and others for running a vilification campaign against Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz over the Punjab government’s decision to acquire a luxury jet. CM Maryam has faced severe criticism from the opposition and some journalists regarding the government’s purchase of a...

An Indian man has petitioned the Lahore High Court to annul his wife's marriage to a Pakistani citizen and seeks her deportation under the Foreigners Act, 1946, alleging visa violations.

A Canadian national pursuing doctoral research, who went missing last week in Lahore, has been found in the custody of Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA).

The city of Lahore in Pakistan celebrated the return of its traditional Basant kite festival, 19 years after it was banned due to safety concerns.

The Lahore High Court has issued a significant ruling stating that profit-making subsidiaries of charitable trusts are not exempt from Zakat payments.

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Thursday took notice of the alleged death by suicide of a medical student from Lahore’s Fatima Jinnah Medical University (FJMU) and sought a report. Moreover, observing the lack of strengthened student support systems, the council also advised all medical and dental colleges to hire qualified counsellors/psychologists to provide timely guidance, and mental and physical health support to students in distress. On Tuesday night, a 22-year-old female student allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the fourth floor of a hostel at FJMU. The student in question was a resident of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and was living in the varsity’s government hostel in Lahore. On Thursday, a letter from the PMDC registrar to the FJMU principal, available with Dawn, stated that in light of the seriousness of the incident and its impact on the student community, the council was directing the college to share a factual account of the incident so that the medical body may remain informed and, if necessary, extend any appropriate support or guidance. The PMDC directed the principal to share details within seven days; these included the date, time, and brief circumstances of the incident as per institutional records; details of any inquiry or fact-finding committee constituted, including its composition and terms of reference; any initial findings and/or the expected timeline for completion of the committee’s report; steps already taken or planned to strengthen student mental health support and counselling services; and safety measures in the hostel following the unfortunate event. The letter stated that medical and dental students represented the brightest and most valuable segment of the nation’s future healthcare workforce. “Incidents of this nature are deeply alarming and highlight the urgent need to strengthen student support systems in medical and dental institutions. The PMDC focuses on protecting and safeguarding the physical and mental well-being of students and ensuring that educational environments remain supportive, safe, and responsive to student needs,” it stated. Moreover, the PMDC advised all medical and dental colleges to hire qualified counsellors/psychologists to provide timely guidance and mental and physical health support to students in distress. It also advised universities to establish effective student support mechanisms, including confidential counselling services and maintain vigilant monitoring of student wellbeing, with special attention to signs of psychological stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout. It reiterated that proactive mental health support and timely counselling could play a critical role in preventing such incidents and in protecting the precious lives and future of students. In January, a student at a private university in Lahore had attempted suicide by jumping from the second floor. A month earlier, a male student at the same university had also ended his life by jumping from the varsity’s fourth floor.

Internal tensions within Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have reportedly surfaced, particularly concerning the party's and TTAP's plans for upcoming May 1 events in Lahore.

The TTAP organization has reportedly urged the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister to defer his planned visit to Lahore.

Abu Trica has been granted bail by the High Court amidst an ongoing extradition battle. The decision allows him temporary release while legal proceedings continue.

The Alhamra Arts Council in Lahore is set to host its first 'Kathak Festival,' a two-day event featuring performances, discussions, and workshops in tribute to Maharaj Ghulam Hussain.

Singer Murtaza Qizilbash shares insights into his musical evolution, highlighting the profound influence of his heritage, the city of Lahore, and traditional elements. He traces his journey from Mubarak Haveli to creating modern hits.

Pakistan has initiated its pre-Hajj operation for 2026, with initial flights departing from Karachi and Lahore. The national carrier, PIA, is scheduled to formally launch the operation on Sunday.

As Lahore's skyline expands, urban experts are calling for a shift towards smart growth and improved public transport to mitigate environmental damage and ecological decline in the city.

LAHORE: Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee on Local Government and Community Development approved the Child Marriage Restraint Bill 2026 on Monday, even as some members, including the panel’s…

The first Hajj flight from Lahore is scheduled to depart on April 18.

Sardar Zulfiqar Khosa, a prominent political figure and former governor of Punjab, has passed away in Lahore.

A minister announced that there will be no extra costs for Hajj 2026, with flights scheduled to begin on April 18 and a new route from Lahore introduced to facilitate pilgrims.

The Lahore High Court has dismissed a petition challenging the termination of service for the National Command Authority (NCA), ruling that the service rules are non-statutory and constitutional courts lack jurisdiction to review internal employment matters.

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has sought an explanation from Lahore’s Lady Willingdon Hospital administration and doctors regarding a 'disturbing incident' involving the filming and sharing of patient procedures.

The Medical Superintendent and several doctors at a Lahore hospital have been suspended following an investigation into an ethical breach.

The Lahore High Court has partially allowed a civil revision, setting aside an 80-year-old inheritance mutation on the grounds that Islamic law prohibits making a will in favor of legal heirs.

A patient from the Punjab Institute of Mental Health in Lahore drove away an institute ambulance and arrived at the Government Shahdara Teaching Hospital, attempting to assume the role of the new medical superintendent.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced its plans to resume direct flight services between Lahore and London.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to resume direct flights to London from Islamabad and Lahore on March 29-30, after a six-year suspension, with four weekly flights initially planned.

The Lahore High Court has restored a woman's right to Haq Mehr (dower), ruling that a husband must pay the dower on demand if the timing of payment was not specified, thereby setting aside a lower court's decision.

Lahore's skies are once again vibrant with the return of the Basant festival, a traditional kite-flying event, after a hiatus of two decades, bringing back a cherished cultural celebration.

LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided in principle to restore original names of roads, streets, and historic colleges.

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has overturned an earlier decision that permitted politician Sheikh Rashid to travel abroad, asserting that freedom of movement is not absolute.

LAHORE: The Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with finance ministry, on Tuesday, announced launching a massive crackdown on money-laundering and hawala/hundi networks across the country. A joint working group comprising the officials of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) will be formed to regularly review the progress made in this regard. A meeting held under the joint chairmanship of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Federal Minister f...

Social media ends beloved Eid card tradition, leaving behind nostalgia for a slower, more personal celebration

LAHORE: Pakistan’s fragile economy, already reeling from the shock of rising oil and gas prices, has been further exacerbated by a lack of economic restructuring measures, five senior PTI leaders incarcerated in Kot Lakhpat Jail said on Tuesday. In an open letter shared by their counsel Rana Mudassar Umer, PTI leaders Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Dr Yasmin Rashid, Ejaz Chaudhry, Mian Mahmoodur Rasheed and Omar Sarfraz Cheema said that Pakistan’s hard-earned macroeconomic stability, gained by “squeez...

Female biker sets on historic bike ride from London to Lahore  Geo News

LAHORE: In a bid to enable more and more people to travel by train on the eve of the upcoming Eid, Pakistan Railways (PR) has decided to operate four special trains from major stations to various destinations. According to a spokesperson for the PR, the first special trains will depart from Lahore for Karachi via Okara, Sahiwal and Khanewal on March 16. The second train will depart from Quetta for Rawalpindi via Sukkar, Rahimyar Khan, Khanewal and Lahore on March 17. The third train will depa...

At a roadside lassi stall in Lahore in Ramadan, all that glitters is indeed gold  Arab News

President Zardari expresses grief over his passing, lauds his entertainment role

Times for today’s Iftar (Ramazan 20) and tomorrow’s Sehri (Ramazan 21) for the federal and provincial capitals are listed below: Islamabad Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:12pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:00am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:22pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 4:50am Karachi Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:40pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:27am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:52pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:23am Lahore Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:07pm Seh...

Times for today’s Iftar (Ramazan 17) and tomorrow’s Sehri (Ramazan 18) for the federal and provincial capitals are listed below: Islamabad Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:10pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:04am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:20pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 4:54am Karachi Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:38pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:30am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:51pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:25am Lahore Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:05pm Seh...

Five senior PTI leaders currently incarcerated at Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat jail said on Saturday that “internal divisions and external pressures” were threatening the country’s sovereignty, economy and…

Times for today’s Iftar (Ramazan 16) and tomorrow’s Sehri (Ramazan 17) for the federal and provincial capitals are listed below: Islamabad Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:09pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:06am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:19pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 4:56am Karachi Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:38pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:31am Fiqh-i-Jafria Iftar (today) — 6:50pm Sehri (tomorrow) — 5:26am Lahore Fiqh-i-Hanafia Iftar (today) — 6:04pm Seh...

The United States has ordered non-emergency staff at two Pakistani consulates to leave the country and granted permission for staff to leave missions in Saudi Arabia, Cyprus and Oman as Iran retaliates over US-Israeli raids. The State Department ordered non-emergency US government employees and their family members at the consulates in Lahore and Karachi to leave Pakistan due to “safety risks”, the US embassy in Islamabad said in a statement on Wednesday. It said there was no change to the...

The United States has ordered non-essential personnel and family members to evacuate its consulates in Lahore and Karachi, Pakistan, citing security concerns.

Travel advisory keeps country at Level 3, cites risks from regional tensions and terrorism

RAWALPINDI: Due to the ongoing regional security situation, Pakistan has decided to temporarily close specific air routes in Karachi and Lahore regions. The move comes amid the Iran-Israel-US…

Commercial flight routes will remain closed daily from 9am to 3pm between March 3 and March 31

Security alert cites violent protests in Karachi, demonstrations in Lahore, calls for rallies in Islamabad, Peshawar

Rangers deployed alongside police to maintain order; clashes between protestors and police

The Lahore High Court (LHC) has mandated that immigration authorities must provide and record written reasons in every instance where a passenger is offloaded, citing transparency concerns.

Carpets of marigolds light up the Punjab capital as the kite festival returns, heralding the start of spring

THE chaos at the country’s major airports seems to be subsiding, with some order gradually restored after the state’s ham-handed efforts to crack down on unlawful travel. The past few months had been a nightmare, with passengers travelling abroad from Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad routinely complaining of long queues, repeated questioning by security personnel, and extremely long waits for immigration clearance. It seems that some unscrupulous elements had also jumped at the opportunity to fl...

The Punjab home department submitted a report to the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday stating that 17 people died during the recent Basant festival in Lahore. The three-day Basant festival was held in Lahore from February 6-8, following the Punjab government’s decision to lift a ban on the historic event after 18 years, with strict regulations. However, despite the government’s emphasis on safety measures, over 100 accidents were reported in connection with the festival. The petition, hea...

In Lahore’s historic Walled City, Ramadan fills the rows at Mughal-era Sunehri Mosque  Arab News

Lahore railway station is slated for significant upgrades, including modern parking and park facilities, a dedicated bridge, and new connecting roads to improve city access.

A judicial magistrate in Lahore has ordered the restoration of YouTuber Saadur Rehman, also known as Ducky Bhai's, frozen bank accounts in a case related to promoting gambling applications on social media.

Incarcerated PTI leaders in Lahore have called for an urgent multi-party conference to build national consensus on peace and stability in Gaza.

Police in Lahore have registered a kidnapping case after a Canadian national pursuing doctoral research was reported missing.

• Says 19 police officers martyred; 167 personnel injured during operations • Rejects HRCP report on deadly encounters LAHORE: The Crime Control Department (CCD), Punjab, said a comparative review of crime data for the post-May period of 2024 and 2025 showed a significant reduction in crime across Punjab, particularly in Lahore. According to the CCD, the department commenced operations in Punjab in May last year and held a meeting to review its performance in crime control. It stated that the...

Banned in 2007 following a spate of accidents, the city’s Basant kite festival resumed this month amid stricter safety measures — and much excitement

A model criminal court in Lahore has convicted a man of domestic abuse for assaulting his wife and mother-in-law.

GUJRAT: The Gujranwala police on Monday arrested a ‘serial killer’ involved in kidnapping and killing of four people, including a woman and her two children as well as a 13 years old boy after snatching valuables from them in different hits. Gujranwala CPO Dr Ghias Gul told reporters at a news conference on Monday that police found two unidentified bodies of a 32 years old woman and her five years old son along the bank of canal near the Citi Housing Society on Feb 10. Both the deceased, he said, had been slain with a sharp-edged weapon. They were later identified as Malaika and her son Muhammad Ahmed and a case of double murder was lodged on the report of a police official. The CPO said a special investigation team under SP Civil Lines Imran Khan and DSP Hameed Virk was constituted that used modern techniques and traced a suspect namely Haroon Javed who was nabbed while making an attempt to flee to Karachi from Lahore via train. The suspect, he said, had confessed to have killed the woman and her two children – eight months old daughter Mubara through asphyxiation and threw her body into the canal. The body of deceased girl was recovered from the canal on the identification of the suspect. The suspect revealed that he had killed three people of a family just to snatch gold ornaments the woman was wearing in her ears. The suspect belongs to the same area of Alam Chowk where the deceased woman resided. The CPO said that the suspect had also revealed to have killed 13 years old boy Rehan Ali of Mado Khalil locality in the precincts of Ladhewala police on Dec 20 last. The suspect, he said, had kidnapped the boy to snatch a bridal dress from him and later murdered him. The boy had been sent by his father to deliver the dress to a customer in a nearby vicinity. A case of kidnapping of that boy had been lodged with the police against the unidentified suspects on the report of his father Muhammad Imran who ran an embroidery factory in the area. The CPO commended the police team for tracing and arresting the killer. Published in Dawn, February 17th, 2026