Four arrested including doctor in illegal kidney transplant racket
- 23-Jun-2026
Lahore: Police and the Punjab Human Organ Transplantation Authority (PHOTA) conducted joint raids in Kasur and Lahore, arresting four suspects allegedly involved in an illegal kidney transplant network, PHOTA said in a statement on Tuesday. According to the authority, the operation exposed a racket engaged in unlawful organ transplants. Three suspects, identified as Naveed, Syed […]
Punjab free public transport service to end from This date
- 12-Jun-2026
LAHORE: The Punjab government on Friday announced the withdrawal of free public transport services across the province, with the decision taking effect from Saturday, June 13, 2026. Under the new directive, passengers will once again be required to purchase tickets for travel on the Orange Line Train, Metro Bus, Speedo Bus, and Green Electric Bus […]
Lahore heart surgeon charges 1M for 'free operation'
- 09-Jun-2026
LAHORE: It has been revealed that a government hospital doctor in Lahore allegedly received over Rs 1 million for a heart operation that was supposed to be free, ARY News reported. The doctor, identified as heart surgeon Dr. Rafay Gillani, reportedly received the staggering amount directly from the patient’s family into his personal bank account. […]
Girl falls into open manhole in Lahore, video surfaces
- 06-Jun-2026
LAHORE: A school-going girl fell into an open manhole in Lahore’s Baghbanpura area while walking with her mother, ARY News reported. The incident occurred in the Mahmood Boti Shah Goharabad neighborhood of Baghbanpura. Fortunately for the young girl, the manhole was not deep. Local residents acting on a self-help basis quickly rescued her from the […]
Schools warned over summer camps
- 04-Jun-2026
The Education Minister of Punjab, Rana Sikandar Hayat, has issued a stern warning to schools found violating government guidelines regarding summer camps, following reports that some public and private institutions have failed to comply with official directives. The provincial education minister has directed all district education authorities to intensify monitoring and ensure strict implementation of […]
Marka-e-Haq lessons to be included in school curriculum
- 13-May-2026
A consensus has been reached to include topics relating to patriotism and the Marka-e-Haq (Battle of Truth) in the educational curriculum. A meeting of the Information Steering Committee was held under the chairmanship of Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari. The meeting was attended by Information Secretary Tahir Raza Hamdani, the Additional Secretary Home, the Deputy […]
Summer vacation announced for schools
- 11-May-2026
The Punjab government has officially announced summer holidays for schools across the province from 22 May to 24 August. Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat shared the announcement through a post on social media, confirming the schedule for the extended summer break amid rising temperatures across the region. The decision applies to schools throughout Punjab […]
Public transport fares increased after petrol price hike
- 09-May-2026
LAHORE: Public transporters in Lahore have increased fares following the latest rise in petroleum prices. According to reports, public transport fares have been increased by 5 %, while goods transport and mini Mazda fares rose by 10 %. Passengers expressed concern over the increase, saying that transporters were charging arbitrary fares despite no official notification […]
Doctor’s four-day-old body found from hospital parking area
- 06-Apr-2026
LAHORE: The body of a doctor, identified as Dr Ahmad Latif, was discovered in his car in the parking area of Lahore Children’s Hospital, ARY News reported on Monday, citing authorities. According to details, Dr Latif was associated with the hospital’s haematology department. His vehicle had reportedly remained parked for four days without being checked […]
Outrage as Video Surfaces of Doctors 'Racing' During C-Section Operations
- 27-Mar-2026
LAHORE: Doctors at a government hospital have reportedly turned the operating theater into a “racing ground” for their surgical skills, putting patients’ lives at risk, ARY News reported. In a shocking incident at Lady Willingdon Hospital, Lahore, doctors allegedly competed to see who could complete a surgery the fastest. The medical staff turned two procedures […]