Khanewal man accused of $126m US postage fraud remanded for five days
A Lahore court gave the NCCIA five days to question Faheem Akram, accused of selling over 5 million fake US postage labels through LabelsBank.com.
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Punjab moves Basant to March, plans law on kite flying
The Punjab government shifted Basant to the second week of March 2027 and plans a law with designated kite-making sites and price controls, sources said.
Ten killed as bus overturns on Rajanpur's Indus Highway
Ten passengers died and dozens were hurt when a Karachi-bound bus hit a divider and overturned near Bangla Hidayat in Rajanpur, Rescue 1122 said.
Suspect in Multan orphan's killing dies in alleged police encounter
The main suspect in the killing of orphan Waseem Abbas, 15, in Multan was shot dead in an alleged encounter near Bahawalpur after escaping custody.
Rawalpindi audits 8,300 schools as KP hunts unsafe buildings
After the Peshawar roof collapse, Rawalpindi began inspecting 7,000 private and 1,300 public schools, and KP is identifying unsafe school buildings.
Minorities still face rights violations despite new laws, says HRCP
The HRCP's report on freedom of religion said minorities still face blasphemy misuse, forced conversions and hate speech, and urged a minorities commission.
Punjab proposes local elections in three phases next April
The Punjab cabinet wants local government polls on April 4, 11 and 18, 2027, instead of the ECP's proposed December 14 date, citing smog, fog and Ramazan.
Lahore steps up anti-smog drive ahead of rice stubble burning
Lahore's commissioner ordered anti-smog squads across four districts and zero tolerance for crop burning, as Shahdara recorded unhealthy air quality.
Rehman Baba Express derails near Multan, killing at least six
At least six passengers were killed and dozens injured when all 14 coaches of the Peshawar-bound Rehman Baba Express derailed near Sher Shah in Multan.
Punjab police deployed for PTI march complain of poor food and fatigue
Punjab police deployed in Attock for the PTI march complained of bad food and fatigue amid reports of a move to KP. The IGP said no decision had been taken.
LHC seeks report as 500 missing girls cases sit pending in Punjab
LHC Chief Justice Aalia Neelum sought a report after Punjab's police chief said over 500 missing girls cases are pending, and urged a change in police mindset.
Lahore's air turns unhealthy early as smog season approaches
Lahore's air quality index hit 295 this week, before the winter smog peak, as Punjab enters what experts call a pre-smog phase. Here is what is being done.
Two Kasur villagers killed by Indian border fire laid to rest
Funeral prayers were held in Kasur for two Pakistani civilians killed by India's BSF near the border. Pakistan summoned India's envoy and rejected 'infiltrator' claims.