Asif Chaudhry

Two Punjab Police officers among finalists for global award

LAHORE: Dubai police has shortlisted two out of the 10 nominated officers of the Punjab police to compete for the... Published 06 Feb, 2024 06:50am

Wrangling over powers between top SZH officials affects services

Academic affairs dean seeks inquiry into allegations; executive director refutes charges Published 05 Feb, 2024 08:01am

Spectre of kidnap for ransom distressing for business in DG Khan

LAHORE: The incidence of kidnap for ransom, extortion, robbery and the frequent armed attacks on business... Published 01 Feb, 2024 07:02am

TTP launches new militant wing to target police in Punjab

Senior official says initially group comprised only 10 to 12 militants, however, some recent intelligence reports suggest that its strength has now increased to around 50. Updated 29 Jan, 2024 11:57am

Consistent shortage opens floodgates of smuggled medicines

Delay in drug prices review caused shortage while businesses make hay as crisis deepens; medicines being sold in black at five times higher rates Published 27 Jan, 2024 07:18am

Pneumonia continues to take heavy toll on children

12 kids reportedly died during the last 24 hours across Punjab, taking the total number of deaths to 220 since Jan 1. Updated 26 Jan, 2024 11:45am

Creation of DIG admin slot renders SSP ‘redundant’

After DIG organised crime unit, it’s second BS-20 slot created by caretakers Published 25 Jan, 2024 07:08am

Inquiry finds Mianwali ex-CEO health guilty of financial fraud

Health dept seeks the former officer’s dismissal, recovery of embezzled amount. Updated 22 Jan, 2024 11:13am

Police face staff shortage as 220,000 required for election duty

LAHORE: The Punjab Police department is facing a severe shortage of the force to deploy 220,000 police personnel for... Published 19 Jan, 2024 07:02am

Avastin eye injection scam: CM approves action against 18 health officials under Peeda Act

Accused officers were serving as drugs controller, deputy drugs controller and drug inspectors in different provincial districts. Published 18 Jan, 2024 07:33am

50pc of under-treatment children test positive for pneumonia

The caretaker Punjab government has established a six-member body of senior medical experts to control the high prevalence of pneumonia in children. Updated 15 Jan, 2024 10:39am

Jhang DPO transferred over public complaints

LAHORE: The caretaker government has removed Jhang District Police Officer (DPO) Tariq Mehboob and replaced him with... Published 13 Jan, 2024 07:07am

UK body helps police set up school for abandoned trans kids

Six to 18 years old children to be admitted to institute having six classrooms Published 12 Jan, 2024 07:36am

Punjab hospitals, drug rehabs of jails placed under health dept

Health councils at district level to monitor prisons. Updated 11 Jan, 2024 11:07am

3 cops held for harassing, looting family outside hotel in Lahore

A case has been registered against the police officials over charges of extortion. Updated 10 Jan, 2024 10:27am

Campaign against unlicenced drivers exposes police excesses

Youngsters being locked up with hardened criminals; CTO expresses utter displeasure at the situation Published 09 Jan, 2024 06:57am

LGH, PINS heads at daggers drawn over infrastructure, resources

CM forms committee to resolve the matter amicably Published 08 Jan, 2024 07:10am

Govt to buy more Covid vaccines amid resurgence

The JN.1 variant is called a sub-variant of the Omicron lineage and is more transmissible than others. Updated 05 Jan, 2024 07:29am

Report finds protocol breach in Lahore’s Services Hospital upgrade

Rs3.3bn project likely to miss Jan 31 deadline as only 25pc of work is complete. Updated 04 Jan, 2024 10:45am

City to have 22 new police stations in phases

LAHORE: The caretaker Punjab government on Tuesday granted approval to establish 22 new police stations in the city... Published 27 Dec, 2023 07:27am