LAHORE- An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday sentenced Gullu Butt to 11 years and three months of imprisonment for vandalising cars during the Model Town Incident on June 17, a private news…
Ganga Ram doctor shows muscle on MS’ first day
AMS (Admin) Dr Waqar unleashes security guard, driver on AMS (Medical Store) Dr Sarfraz during new MS’s orientation meeting Sources say Waqar, also a member of YDA, picked fight in a bid…
TNS Beaconhouse brings timeless Matilda to life on stage
TNS Beaconhouse initiated its first major theatrical production, Matilda, at the Ali Auditorium from October 24th to 26th. Based on Roald Dahl’s timeless classic, the TNS production was based on the musical…
Gullu Butt defends ‘goon’ projection
The so-to-speak “goon”, earned the wrath of different segments of society when he was captured live by TV channels smashing public property during a clash between PAT activists and the police in Model Town in which 14 people lost their lives.
FIA puts Qadri’s aide behind bars
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) stopped a man named Ahmad Basir from boarding a US-bound flight along with Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) chief Tahirul Qadri for travelling without complete documents. Sources said…
12 injured in Sheikhupura road accident
Twelve persons were injured in an accident when a van full of passengers coming from Lahore to Gujranwala hit a tree near Sheikhupura on Tuesday morning.
WAF calls for justice to Aasia Bibi
The right to life is the most fundamental of all rights and state needs to ensure that there is no threat to Aasia Bibi’s life as several accused in the past have been murdered without ever being found guilty.
Chevening team visits Lahore Chamber
Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Ijaz A Mumtaz expressed his views about the significance of Chevening Scholarship while talking to a team of Chevening Scholarship Programme on Tuesday, led…
Citizen moves LHC over Rasheed’s resignation
The Lahore High Court (LHC) received a petition against non-acceptance of resignation of opposition leader Mian Mahmoodur Rasheed in the Punjab Assembly. The petition, submitted by a citizen named Abdul Rasheed, stated…
LHC dismisses rigging plea against Malik Riaz
The Lahore High Court (LHC) dismissed a petition on Tuesday filed by Member of National Assembly (MNA) Malik Riaz that challenged an interim order of an election tribunal. The single LHC bench…
Order in politics; Shahbaz against sit-ins
Shahbaz said the national economy was tattered to smithereens due to sit-ins and the political damage caused had come in the way of successful international relations for the nation. Activities of political actors engaged in negative politics had resulted in postponement of the Chinese president’s visit and the economy faced a stumbling setback of billions of dollars. His stance was that this money could have been utilised for the undertaking of various developmental projects.
Shias protest Naqvi’s continued detention
The sit-in which continued till late disrupted traffic on Ferozepur Road as protestors exclaimed that Naqvi was their beloved leader who had “sacrificed his life to uphold their religious interests for years”.
PML-N staring at forward bloc in ranks?
Sources said that around 80 MNAs and MPAs from Punjab would join the forward bloc, expected to be headed by Senator Zulfiqar Muhammad Khosa.
Mall Road remains favourite spot for protests despite Section 144
*Frequent protests on Mall Road, in violation of court’s orders, have adversely affected traders and ordinary citizens alike Protest sit-ins and rallies continue to disrupt routine activities on Lahore’s main artery Mall…
Punjab Assembly adopts Free Education Bill 2014
The Punjab Assembly on Monday approved Free Education Bill 2014, making it compulsory for parents to send their children to schools. According to the bill, education up to 16-year children has been…
Shahbaz wants thorough implementation of Muharram security plan
*CM orders strict action be taken against provocative speeches *11 cities, including Lahore, declared sensitive Present situation of the country demands extraordinary security measures and there is a need for unity to…
My name is Gullu Butt, I am not a terrorist!
*ATC to resume proceedings of Gullu Butt case today *Butt apologises to PAT chief Dr Qadri over Model Town incident, accuses media for portraying him as a terrorist Gullu Butt, the notorious…