Punjab

LAHORE: The man caught on video breaking the screens of vehicles during the model town tragedy has been sentenced by an anti terrorism court (ATC) to 11 years in prison.   Gullu Butt has also been ordered to pay a fine of Rs 110,000 by the court. Here's the video...

Narowal -  Indian forces resorted to unprovoked firing at Koral sector tehsil Shakargar of Narowal, however, no loss of life has been reported. Sources in Rangers said the Indian army opened fire on the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, creating panic among the residents. However, Pakistan Rangers silenced the Indian guns...

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Dr. Tahirul Qadri s flight has been diverted towoards Lahore. According to Emirates Airline website, flight EK612 has been diverted from Islamabad towards Lahore and will land around 9:35 at the main terminal of the Allama Iqbal International Airport. Qadri’s flight was expected...

Federal Budget 2014-15 ISLAMABAD, June 3  Following are highlights of the Federal Budget 2014-15 presented by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar in the National Assembly here on Tuesday evening: •    Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves likely to be US 15 billion by July this year. •    Foreign exchange reserves have now increased to US...

SHANGHAI: The first metro train in the history of the country will run in Lahore. The historic 27-kilometre-long elevated mass transit project will cost $1.6 billion and is aimed at facilitating the commuters through the city. Pakistan and China on Thursday signed the framework agreement on the Lahore Orange Line...

Zille Huma was born on February 21, 1944 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. She was the youngest of the three children of famed singer Noor Jehan and filmmaker, Syed Shaukat Hussain Rizvi. The 70 year old, who passed away on Thursday, was experiencing considerable pain due to kidney problems and diabetes...

LAHORE: Legendary cricketer and former captain of Pakistani cricket team, Wasim Akram’s father expired in Lahore after suffering a prolonged illness. According to the sources, Wasim Akram’s father, Chaudary Muhammad Akram was suffering from a prolonged illness in Lahore. The burial ceremonies have not yet been decided, whereas the particular...

Free 3G by Ufone Ufone has launched its 3G services in Lahore... Absolutely free! (till 10th May) Customers on other networks can dial 033 1236 1236 to switch to Ufone's ultra-fast 3G network. For details about 3G coverage, please dial *3344# (The red highlighted places represent the 3G-covered areas) Coverage...

Lahore: A Pakistani man known as Muhammad Arif  was arrested Monday on suspicion of cannibalism when the head of a newborn baby was found at his home — three years after he was jailed for the same offence. A man in Pakistan is facing jail time after he admitted to...

Gallup Pakistan's  Survey 2014 Opinion Poll SOCIETY Satisfaction 44% Pakistanis are dissatisfied with the current situation in Pakistan. Satisfaction is highest in KPK (57%) and lowest in Balochistan (8%). GILANI POLL/GALLUP PAKISTAN Islamabad, Apr 04, 2014 According to a Gilani Research Foundation Survey carried out by Gallup Pakistan, 44% Pakistanis...

FAISALABAD: Seventeen people, including three women, sustained injuries in accidents during the last 12 hours. A spokesman for the traffic police department told here on Wednesday that a speeding motorcycle skidded near Chak No 239-Gb and three children, Ismaeel, Allah Rakha and Faisal, received injuries. In another accident, two motorcycles...

RAWALPINDI: For the first time, the women of the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad will have exclusive transport service, The concept to extend comfortable, safe and affordable transportation facilities to women was materialised on Monday with the name of “ Tabeer Women Transport Service ”. The project was launched by...