Web DeskAugust 30, 2026 LAHORE – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the immediate suspension of eight officials at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad including its Executive Director, Professor Dr. Imran Sikander, and directed that criminal proceedings be initiated against them without exception. The decision was made during a high-level meeting in Lahore on Saturday, where the interim report of the …

Web DeskAugust 23, 2026 ISLAMABAD – Senior Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir has made a significant prediction regarding PTI founder Imran Khan, stating that the former prime minister will be shifted to a hospital before September 15. Speaking on a private TV channel programme, Mir said that Khan requires treatment under the supervision of specialist doctors. “It is possible that a court decision may come. Even …

Web DeskAugust 22, 2026 ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) has issued an official statement confirming that PTI founder Imran Khan was brought to the hospital on the night of August 20-21 for a medical examination and treatment. According to the statement, two specialists from Shifa International Hospital participated in the eye examination as part of the …

Web DeskAugust 18, 2026 ISLAMABAD – The federal government has decided to file a review petition in the Supreme Court against its order directing the transfer of PTI founder Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital for medical treatment, seeking a modification that would allow his examination at a government hospital. Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar announced the decision on Tuesday, stating that the government …

Web DeskAugust 18, 2026 ISLAMABAD – A four-member medical board constituted by the Supreme Court has recommended that PTI founder Imran Khan be allowed frequent meetings with his spouse, as well as access to newspapers and television, to help manage his anxiety and fluctuating blood pressure. The recommendations were submitted in a report filed by the Superintendent of Adiala Jail …

Web DeskJuly 1, 2026 LAHORE – At least 14 children, aged between 12 and 15, lost their lives when the roof of a tuition center collapsed in the Kahna Nau area of Lahore on Tuesday. Rescue officials confirmed that 35 children and a female teacher were present at the tuition center at the time of the incident. The collapse occurred …

By Muhammad ZaheerJune 29, 2026 The whole world sees the rising sun, but for Pakistan, even the setting sun is not far from the global view. They say success shines bright. But for us, even our failures are glowing—broadcast across the world for everyone to see. When we look at global university rankings, and see Pakistani institutions tumbling further down …

Web DeskJune 28, 2026 ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s media regulator, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) , has suspended the broadcast license of Geo News for 15 days, citing “unacceptable religious depiction” during a programme aired on June 26, 2026. According to a notification issued by PEMRA, the suspension is effective immediately. The regulator determined that Geo News violated the …

Friday, 19 June 2026 Lahore: Ms. Noriko Hara, representative of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), met with Dr. Lubna Nazir, Director General of the Punjab Women Protection Authority (PWPA), at the Authority’s office in Lahore to discuss ongoing and future collaboration aimed at strengthening women’s protection across Punjab. During the meeting, both sides reviewed their current partnership, including the …

Web DeskJune 15, 2026 ISLAMABAD – The United States and Iran have reached a landmark peace deal, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced early Monday, bringing an end to months of devastating conflict that began on February 28. In a post on social media platform X, Sharif declared that both sides have agreed to the “immediate and permanent termination of …