Pakistan: 544 illegal electric connections found across five districts in Punjab
Nov 27, 2024, at 11:35 pm
Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) teams have detected 544 illegal power connections in five Punjab districts.
Pakistani province bans people from entering museums, parks, amid deteriorating air quality
Nov 09, 2024, at 12:20 am
The Punjab government in Pakistan on Friday banned people from entering public parks, zoos, playgrounds and even museums amid rapidly deteriorating state of air quality in the province.
Pakistan: Large number of teachers boycott assessment test fearing failure
Oct 28, 2024, at 02:11 am
A large number of teachers in Pakistan's Punjab region boycotted the Training Need Assessment (TNA) test which was held on Saturday, fearing failure in the examination.
Security forces or extremist allies? A disturbing trend in Calgary, Canada
Jul 05, 2024, at 10:25 pm
Canadians take pride in their diverse and inclusive society. Their values are rooted in peace, democracy, and respect for all.
Pakistan: Woman raped in Lahore's Punjab Institute of Cardiology
May 27, 2024, at 11:55 pm
In a shocking incident, a woman was allegedly raped by a staff member at Punjab Institute of Cardiology in Pakistan's Lahore city.
Pakistan: 2 injured in train accident in Punjab
Apr 08, 2024, at 10:16 pm
The driver and assistant driver of a passenger train were injured in an accident in Pakistan's east Punjab province on Monday, Pakistan Railways said in a statement.
Security officials arrest 23 terrorists in Pakistan
Mar 09, 2024, at 11:14 pm
Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Saturday arrested 23 terrorists during intelligence-based operations across the country's Punjab region.
Unravelling the drug pipeline from Pakistan to North America
Mar 04, 2024, at 07:29 pm
The scourge of drug trafficking is a global crisis that respects no borders, devastating lives and communities across continents.
PML-N’s Maryam Nawaz becomes Punjab's first female CM, says she has no desire to seek 'revenge'
Feb 26, 2024, at 11:33 pm
Punjab Assembly on Monday elected PML-N’s Maryam Nawaz as the first female chief minister of the Pakistani province, days after the general election in the nation was held amid rigging allegations.
Punjab Police detain PTM workers for protesting detention of Manzoor Pashteen
Jan 31, 2024, at 10:51 pm
Pakistan's Punjab Police have detained several members of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) after they protested against “illegal arrest and detention” of PTM chairman Manzoor Pashteen.
Khalistan used as a shield by asylum seekers entering the US illegally
Jan 15, 2024, at 08:14 pm
In a startling revelation, an investigation by the Gujarat Police has uncovered a shocking scheme involving individuals from Punjab being instructed to identify themselves as pro-Khalistan activists to seek asylum in the United States. This revelation comes weeks after a Nicaragua-bound plane, carrying both Punjabi and Gujarati passengers, was grounded in France and subsequently sent back to India.
Pakistan: 19 children arrested in Punjab on charges of blasphemy
Dec 02, 2023, at 11:48 pm
At least nineteen children were arrested on charges of blasphemy in Pakistan's Punjab region between January 1, 2023 and October 16, 2023.
Pakistan: 19 children arrested on blasphemy charges in Punjab
Dec 02, 2023, at 11:36 pm
At least nineteen children were arrested on charges of blasphemy in Pakistan's Punjab region between January 1, 2023 and October 16, 2023.
Tension spikes as shots were fired at Gippy Grewal’s Vancouver residence
Nov 26, 2023, at 06:53 pm
In a shocking incident that unfolded early Saturday morning, unidentified assailants targeted the residence of renowned Punjabi actor and singer Gippy Grewal. The assailants fired what they described as “warning shots,” adding a new layer of tension to an already complex web of celebrity affiliations.
Rising smog levels: Smart lockdown implemented in 10 Punjab districts
Nov 26, 2023, at 05:05 am
Provincial administration in 10 districts of Punjab, including Lahore, has implemented a smart lockdown amid the deteriorating smog situation in the region.
Protecting the Sikh identity: New York City leaders take a stand
Nov 01, 2023, at 10:23 pm
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York State Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar are taking a stand against hate crimes targeting the Sikh community in the wake of recent incidents.
Pakistan’s persistent efforts to smuggle drugs into Punjab via drones foiled again
Sep 30, 2023, at 10:14 pm
In yet another remarkable display of vigilance and determination, the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully thwarted Pakistan’s relentless attempts to smuggle drugs into Punjab through drones.
Punjab students invest Rs 68,000 crore annually in Canadian education
Sep 24, 2023, at 12:51 am
Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Canada, along with growing concerns among parents about the hefty investments in their children’s education in Canada, staggering statistics reveal a capital outflow of a staggering Rs 68,000 crore each year from Punjab.
Disturbing realities: Exploitation of Punjabi girls in Canada
Sep 08, 2023, at 08:22 pm
The increasing incidents of sexual exploitation of Punjabi girls on study visas to Canada calls for the immediate attention of social organizations.
Punjab: Drug smuggler’s intricate ties to Pakistan ISI network exposed
Sep 04, 2023, at 11:33 pm
In a shocking revelation, Punjab police have exposed the deep-rooted connections between notorious drug smuggler Amrik Singh and Pakistan’s intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).
Jul 29, 2023, at 10:54 pm
A senior Pakistan government official has confessed that smugglers are using drones to smuggle illicit drugs to India.
7 killed, 14 injured in passenger van fire in Pakistan's Punjab
Jul 09, 2023, at 02:36 pm
Islamabad/IBNS/UNI: At least seven people were burnt to death and 14 others injured after a passenger van caught fire in Pakistan's eastern Punjab province on Saturday, police officials said Sunday.
Pakistan: Punjab faces 27 percent water scarcity in Kharif crop season
Jun 24, 2023, at 12:27 am
Lahore: The Punjab government is putting efforts to allocate its shares to South Punjab amid ongoing shortage of water in the Kharif season, media reports said.
Inspiring Women of Punjab: Charting a new path for progress, empowerment, and equality
May 28, 2023, at 11:56 pm
Over the years, Punjab has emerged as a hub of inspiration and revolution, and its women have played an integral role in charting a new path towards progress, empowerment, and equality.
Caretaker CM of Punjab Forms joint interrogation team to Probe Arson and Vandalism at Jinnah House
May 14, 2023, at 07:47 am
Lahore/IBNS: The caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi, has established a Joint Interrogation Team (JIT) to investigate the recent vandalism and arson at Corps Commander Residence, also known as Jinnah House.
Punjab couple shot dead in Manila: Report
Mar 28, 2023, at 10:06 pm
Phagwara: A Manila (Philippines)-based man, originally from Goraya, and his wife were shot dead by an unidentified armed assailant in their Manila house on intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, a delayed report said here on Tuesday.
Nov 03, 2022, at 07:50 pm
The Queensland government has announced Rs. 5.31-crore as reward for information of a Punjab man, named Rajwinder Singh, who is wanted for Australian women Toyah Cordingley.
Canada: 3 men of Punjabi origin arrested in drug bust
Oct 28, 2022, at 10:29 pm
Ottawa: Three Punjab-origin people were among six people charged in the Peel municipality in Toronto, in connection with an international drug trafficking enterprise, media reports said on Friday.
Pakistan: Punjab to shut down markets at 9pm under power-saving plan
Jun 18, 2022, at 07:38 pm
Islamabad: The government of Punjab province announced on Saturday that it had decided to implement a power-saving plan under which markets across the province will shut down at 9pm in order to save electricity, Geo News reported.
May 09, 2022, at 01:56 am
Lahore: Pakistan's Punjab government has imposed a 10-year ban on commercial fishing in the provincial water due to critical depletion of fisheries in the rivers, media reports said on Sunday.