Official reports indicate that the past year has seen the Haryana Police step up their pursuit of the terror and gangster syndicate led by Pakistan-based Shehzad Bhatti, filing seven UAPA charges against Bhatti and his accomplices in Ambala, Karnal, Hisar, and Kurukshetra. At present, six individuals accused of being local members of Bhatti’s network are … Read more
India has overhauled its national security leadership over the last 45 days, appointing new chiefs for the Army, Navy, and Intelligence Bureau, alongside a new Chief of Defence Staff. An appointment for the Air Chief is expected within the next 75 days. This transition arrives as the government faces an emerging security challenge in Punjab, … Read more
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, denied appearing in an allegedly objectionable video that led the Sikh clergy to declare him a “Guru Dokhi” (anti-Guru) and “Khalsa Panth virodhi” (anti-Khalsa Panth). Mr. Mann rejected the video’s authenticity in a public message, claiming the individual depicted does not match his height or … Read more
The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has launched a new QR-based Panic Button system designed to improve passenger safety across the province’s public transport network. Part of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s Digital Punjab initiative, the system integrates public transport vehicles—including buses, vans, rickshaws, and taxis—directly into the province’s digital safety infrastructure. How the QR-based safety … Read more
Punjab’s Maternal Health Crisis: A Looming Demographic Challenge Punjab faces a critical juncture in maternal and infant health, driven by a complex interplay of rapid population growth, limited access to family planning, and deeply ingrained socio-cultural norms. Recent data reveals a disturbing trend: over 52,000 maternal deaths occur annually in the province, many linked to … Read more
The Government of Punjab has appointed Dr. Shehanshah Faisal Azeem as the Director General of the Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Mal Department. Dr. Azeem is a grade-20 officer who was previously awaiting assignment within the Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD) of Punjab. Modern Leadership for Punjab’s Social Welfare Department Dr. Azeem brings a substantial background … Read more
A discrepancy exists between official claims of falling prices and market realities in Lahore during Ramazan. Despite assertions of significant price reductions, a survey indicates that essential commodities are largely being sold above government-notified rates. Price Discrepancies Reported in Lahore Markets Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif convened a meeting where officials stated that prices of … Read more
The Punjab Home Department has issued an advisory listing outlawed organisations and unregistered charities, warning residents that providing financial or material support to these groups is a crime punishable under the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1997. Increased Scrutiny of Charitable Giving Authorities are urging citizens to be cautious when donating zakat, alms, or other charitable contributions. … Read more
Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari stated on Wednesday that eliminating narcotics is a top priority for Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. The minister emphasized that protecting students from drugs is a responsibility shared by society. Focus on Student Protection Bokhari’s comments came during a visit to the headquarters of the Punjab Anti-Narcotics Force. She received a … Read more
A fire at the Indigo Hotel in Lahore’s Gulberg neighbourhood on Saturday resulted in three fatalities and a large-scale rescue operation, according to a spokesperson for Rescue 1122. Details of the Incident Rescue 1122 received a fire call at 12:25pm and deployed 21 emergency vehicles and approximately 80 personnel to the scene. Seven individuals were … Read more