Claims protests break basic rights and cause more delays BY Mahnoor | 03-06-2026 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that strikes by lawyers are illegal. The court stated that these strikes stop people from getting legal help, which violates their right to justice and puts more pressure on the …

Punjab’s budget for development is almost 33% higher than the national development budget. BY Mahnoor | 02-06-2026 ISLAMABAD: On Monday, the federal government approved a 4.3 trillion rupee national development plan for the new year. Most of this money, about 75%, will be paid by the provinces. This includes 87 …

Tell the Prime Minister that security agencies are preparing to make the upcoming elections in Gilgit-Baltistan peaceful and fair. BY Mahnoor | 01-06-2026 On Sunday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore to discuss the country’s security and law and order. An official statement said …

Seven universities in Punjab are in the top group. BY Mahnoor | 01-06-2026 LAHORE: A report from the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has questioned the research and innovation skills of Punjab’s main universities. Even though many old government universities receive significant public funding and have many teachers and facilities, they …

The sister of the PTI founder says social media rumors are false and says they distract people from the real issue of his detention. BY Mahnoor | 01-06-2026 Aleema Khan, the sister of PTI founder Imran Khan, said on Monday that social media reports were wrong. These reports claimed a …

Understanding our social responsibilities BY Mahnoor | 01-06-2026 LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced that the government is working to make sure smoking is banned in schools and colleges. On World No Tobacco Day, she reminded everyone that smoking in government offices, public transport, and other public areas …

The government could collect Rs30 trillion in taxes if it records the informal economy, real estate, and other sectors. BY Mahnoor | 01-06-2026 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan collects very little tax because of poor financial management. Current policies protect those who avoid taxes while placing too much pressure on honest, registered businesses. …

Gold prices in Pakistan went up by Rs1,300 per tola. BY Mahnoor | 30-05-2026 On Saturday, gold prices went up in Pakistan because they rose worldwide. However, silver prices dropped in both Pakistan and the global market. The All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA) reported that gold prices went …

Leaders were stopped and taken to Gilgit while returning from a rally in Ghizer. BY  Mahnoor | 30-05-2026 ISLAMABAD: The PTI party claimed on Friday that their regional leader, Junaid Akbar, and several other party members were arrested by the Gilgit-Baltistan government. This happened while they were campaigning for the …

Fuel prices for petrol and diesel drop as an Eid gift to the people BY Mahnoor | 30-05-2026 ISLAMABAD: On Friday, the federal government announced that petrol and diesel prices will drop by Rs22 per litre. The Ministry of Energy announced that the price of diesel and petrol will both …