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Despite the government’s announcement of economic aid to minorities in 2025, progress in security, religious freedom and LAHORE: In 2025, Punjab’s record on religious minority rights reflected a complex mix of political ambitions and challenges on the ground. As the provincial government rolled out expanded budgets, welfare programs, and legal reforms, human rights groups questioned […]

DHO report reveals staff shortage, lack of essential facilities at DHQ Hospital in Dasu and looming strike PESHAWAR: Despite the introduction of a public-private partnership (PPP) model in the health sector of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the conditions of several government hospitals have not improved, with serious deficiencies reported at Dasu Hospital in District Headquarters (DHQ), Upper Kohistan.

A view of smog in the Punjab province. PHOTO: AFP LAHORE: Smog continued to blanket large parts of Punjab on Monday, pushing air quality in several cities to unhealthy and dangerous levels and placing Lahore among the world’s most polluted major cities, according to official and real-time monitoring data. The Provincial Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has dismissed a constitutional petition challenging the custody of a 12-year-old girl, holding that a child’s intelligent preferences are decisive and cannot be treated as a mere formality. In the ruling highlighting the importance of the child’s welfare and the right to be heard, Justice Rasaal Hasan Syed observed

Approve the division of the city into 13 operational zones for rapid delivery of services and resolution of public complaints FAISALABAD: In an effort to reduce accidents caused by uncovered manholes, the divisional and district administrations of Faisalabad, in coordination with WASA, have strengthened measures against theft and negligence, following tragic incidents in Lahore and

Checkpoints would be set up in advance to ensure motorcyclists install protective cables on their vehicles. LAHORE: As preparations for Basant gather pace in the provincial capital, the Lahore Police has finalized a comprehensive security plan and declared 40 sensitive places in the city as red zones to avoid loss of lives caused by kite

RAWALPINDI: With the onset of winter, sales of all varieties of fish have surged in the fish markets of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, accompanied by a record hike in prices. This year, fish prices have increased by Rs 200-250 per kilogram, while fried fish prices have increased by Rs 200-300 per kilogram.

Visitors flock to the scenic drive to enjoy snow-capped peaks, frozen lakes and breathtaking views A large number of tourists reached Murree and Galiyat to enjoy the snowfall. PHOTOS: Agha Mahroz/EXPRESS Moderate rains and snowfall at the picturesque Babusar Pass in Upper Kaghan made the weather extremely cold, while filling tourists with excitement and awe.

Major infrastructure breakthrough promises much-needed relief for millions of daily commuters RAWALPINDI: For decades, traffic jams have marked daily life in Rawalpindi. Now, an ambitious wave of infrastructure development promises to redraw the city’s roadmap and ease the burden on millions of commuters. Under a Rs 33 billion programme, the garrison town is being transformed

Coalition sets conditions for negotiations and says dialogue is only possible without preconditions ISLAMABAD: The federal government and its coalition partners on Monday objected to the statement issued by Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Ain Pakistan (TTAP), questioning both the feasibility of its demands and the political intent behind them, while reiterating that dialogue remains possible only if it is