Stories by Mansoor Malik

Pictorial report of heritage and galleries of Sufi shrines compiled

LAHORE: The Auqaf and Religious Affairs Department has compiled a comprehensive pictorial report titled “Heritage...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:01am

2 of Imran’s sisters freed; Aleema still in jail

LAHORE: Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi, sisters of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, were released from Kot...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 06:58am

Imran’s sisters Uzma, Noreen released from jail after extended detention orders withdrawn, says lawyer

Dr Uzma Khan and Noreen Niazi were detained in September ahead of PTI's protest call.

Updated 12 Nov, 2026 04:22pm

Qureshi moved to PIC days after he collapsed in jail, alleges lawyer

Says the PTI leader is under medical observation for 24 hours to decide if he needs hospital admission

Published 11 Nov, 2026 06:28am

Lawyer says Shah Mahmood Qureshi taken to hospital days after suffering fall

Says the incarcerated PTI leader had fainted last week, remains under observation at hospital.

Published 10 Nov, 2026 06:01pm

PMSA urges CM to redress ‘discrimination’

Alleges PAS officers are preferred in key postings, promotion and house allotment

Published 09 Nov, 2026 06:42am

Bureaucrats changed in late-night reshuffle

LAHORE: In a late-night reshuffle on Friday, the Punjab government transferred several senior bureaucrats, including...

Published 07 Nov, 2026 05:05am

Another probe ordered into charges against Auqaf ex-secy for ‘illegal auction, land use conversion’

LAHORE: The Punjab government has ordered a formal inquiry and disciplinary proceedings, under the Punjab Employees...

Published 07 Nov, 2026 05:05am

Illegal house allotment, compensation payment: Peeda Act proceedings against former Auqaf secretary ordered

The order, issued under the Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability Act 2006, accuses the BS-20 officer of abusing his authority.

Updated 02 Nov, 2026 09:27am

Noreen Niazi moved from Lahore jail to hospital due to high blood pressure: lawyer

Advocate Rana Umer says family members were not informed of her deteriorating health; jail official refutes claims of medicines not being provided.

Published 28 Oct, 2026 11:54pm

Jhang DC removed over misuse of Pera vehicle

LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz ordered the removal of Jhang deputy commissioner after a video on social media...

Published 26 Oct, 2026 06:07am

Jailed leaders urge PTI leadership to forge consensus

Want Qureshi’s release to be part of party’s policy agenda.

Published 25 Oct, 2026 06:20am

Punjab reverts to three-day Basant fest in March

CM’s earlier announcement of 10-day celebrations in Jan-Feb had caused anxiety among administration, as well as kite and twine

Published 24 Oct, 2026 06:20am

Punjab govt bans use, sale of camera-enabled smart glasses for 30 days

Miniature cameras "disguised as everyday objects” also banned; authorised law enforcement personnel exempt from restriction.

Updated 21 Oct, 2026 12:46am

Punjab government to ban sale and use of ‘spying’ gadgets

• Formal notification to be issued in a few days; traders given time to remove devices
• Cabinet also approves illicit arms

Published 20 Oct, 2026 06:57am

Punjab govt to ban 'spying objects' equipped with hidden cameras, recording devices

Home secretary says notification for the ban's implementation will be issued in a few days.

Published 19 Oct, 2026 07:35pm

ECP rejects Punjab’s plea to delay LG polls

• After four-year delay, commission resolves to issue election schedule ‘immediately’ • Province had proposed polls in three

Published 16 Oct, 2026 07:16am

ECP rejects Punjab govt's proposal for holding LG polls in April 2027

The Punjab govt had cited smog, dense fog, winter weather and Ramazan as reasons for delaying local government elections.

Updated 15 Oct, 2026 07:54pm

President halts PIFD hiring process

LAHORE: The president of Pakistan has halted the recruitment process for various teaching and non-teaching positions...

Published 08 Oct, 2026 07:01am

Punjab extends ban on gatherings until Oct 15, citing ‘threats of terrorist activity’

Provincial home department says multiple “threat alerts” were received regarding possible terrorist activities being planned by hostile agencies.

Updated 06 Oct, 2026 02:29pm