Hina Pervaiz Butt strongly opposes drama based on Anmol Pinky
- 06-Jun-2026
LAHORE: Punjab Women Protection Authority (PWPA) Chairperson Hina Pervaiz Butt on Saturday strongly opposed reports of a television drama being produced on the life of drug trafficker Anmol alias “Pinky.” In a statement shared on social media, Butt criticized the idea of portraying Pinky as the subject of a drama, calling it an inappropriate attempt […]
Basant festival returns to Lahore after 25 years under strict SOPs
- 06-Feb-2026
LAHORE: People in Lahore are celebrating the vibrant colours of Basant 2026 under strict SOPs as the three-day festival officially began at midnight. The event is being celebrated officially after 25 years. Punjab’s Information Minister Azma Bukhari formally inaugurated the Basant celebrations by flying a kite at 12am. The skies over Lahore were soon […]
Punjab launches Pakistan’s first AI-powered “EcoBot” to monitor air quality
- 10-Oct-2025
LAHORE: The Punjab government has introduced Pakistan’s first “EcoBot”, a smart digital assistant designed to enhance environmental monitoring and citizen engagement, ARY News reported on Friday. According to Salwat Saeed, Secretary of the Environment Protection Department, the AI-powered “EcoBot” has been launched to serve as a communication bridge between citizens and the department, enabling people […]