Basant 2026 ceremonies cancelled following Tarlai mosque attack
- 06-Feb-2026
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has cancelled all ceremonies related to Basant following the tragic suicide blast at a mosque in Tarlai, which martyred 31 people, ARY News reported. The Chief Minister also took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the cancellation of a mega show previously scheduled at Liberty Square. In her […]
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 […]
Cancer, heart patients to get free treatment in THIS Pakistan province
- 09-Dec-2025
The Punjab government has announced free treatment for patients suffering from cancer and cardiac diseases across the province, a major relief initiative for those unable to bear the high cost of care. The provincial government will cover the full expenses of cancer treatment and cardiac surgeries, and will issue a special card to eligible patients. […]
Pakistan Floods 2025: LIVE Updates
- 28-Sep-2025
LAHORE- SEPTEMBER 2025: Pakistan is facing a catastrophic flood crisis in 2025, driven by relentless monsoon rains, flash floods, and glacial lake outbursts, claiming over 800 lives and affecting more than 1.2 million people across multiple provinces. The floods have devastated communities, destroyed infrastructure, and deepened economic challenges, with losses potentially reaching $50 billion. LIVE […]
Iranian President lands in Pakistan on two day official visit
- 02-Aug-2025
ISLAMABAD: Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in Pakistan on two two-day state visit, ARY News reported. On arrival, the Iranian president was received by PML-N President Nawaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Iran’s President paid a visit to the mausoleum of Allama Iqbal in the historic city. He arrived in Islamabad […]
Expired cardiac stents inserted in patients at PIC: Report
- 13-Apr-2025
LAHORE: A shocking revelation has emerged from the Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC), where expired cardiac stents were inserted into patients at PIC, ARY News reported citing Auditor General’s report. According to Auditor General’s report, 22 patients received fully expired stents, while nine others were implanted with stents that retained only 3% of their shelf […]
Financial irregularities worth Rs3907m uncovered during PTI’s govt
- 06-Apr-2025
LAHORE: Financial irregularities worth Rs3,907 million have been uncovered in Muzaffargarh, dating back to the 2021-22 fiscal year during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government, ARY News reported. According to audit authorities, the CEO of the District Health Office, whose tenure ended in 2018, illegally approved the budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Audit authorities have […]
Nawaz Sharif likely to leave for London next week
- 06-Apr-2025
LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and former three-time Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is expected to visit London next week, ARY News reported citing sources. According to sources, the former prime minister is expected to leave for London along with Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz whereas PM Shehbaz will join them in London after his Belarus […]
PAC refers PTI-era corruption cases to Punjab ACE
- 02-Mar-2025
The Punjab Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has decided to investigate corruption cases from the PTI government era, ARY News reported on Sunday. As per details, 18 financial misconduct cases from 2019 have been shifted to the Anti-Corruption Department. PAC Punjab has assigned investigations into financial irregularities within the Dera Ghazi Khan and Faisalabad DHOs to […]
Punjab likely to induct new ministers in provincial cabinet
- 06-Feb-2025
LAHORE: Punjab likely to induct 10 ministers into its provincial cabinet, with majority of new faces hailing from the southern part of the province, ARY News reported citing sources. According to sources, PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif has given the green signal for the cabinet expansion, expected to take place within the next two months. Nawaz […]