LAHORE MIRROR — Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday announced that the Federal Government will provide 160 billion rupees for development projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP). He, along with the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, was addressing the members of the Area Representative Development Council of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s tribal districts in Peshawar today. The Prime Minister said the Federal Government will also ensure the provision of wheat to the province according to its requirements to overcome any shortage. He directed that wheat should be supplied to the public at the same…
Author: Faisal Waqas
LAHORE MIRROR (AFP) — An inspired Harry Brook scored the fastest double hundred in ODI history as England piled up 429-4 against Sri Lanka in the tri-series in Rawalpindi on Thursday. The batsman’s 116-ball 202 also made him the first Englishman to hit a double century in a one-day international. The captain clobbered 10 sixes and 21 fours as England posted a first 400-plus ODI total in Pakistan. He reached 200 in 114 balls, beating the previous fastest double century in ODIs, by Shubman Gill (117 balls) for India against West Indies last month. Brook was joined in the fireworks…
LAHORE MIRROR — Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, popularly known as “Big B,” has temporarily stepped away from social media after being advised to take a few days off to rest and recover. According to Indian media reports, the veteran actor informed his fans about the break through a post on X, formerly Twitter, apologising for his temporary absence and explaining the reason behind his decision. “I apologise. I have been advised to take a few days off to rest and recover, so I am unable to write anything for the time being,” Bachchan wrote. The announcement has reportedly sparked concern…
LAHORE MIRROR (REUTERS) — Two people were killed and eight were injured in an attack on Wednesday evening on King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia’s eastern oil city of Dammam, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation said on Thursday. Those killed were a Saudi citizen and an Indian national, the authority said. The injuries ranged from minor to serious. Damage was being assessed, it added. Airport operations had resumed and air traffic had returned to normal, the authority said.
LAHORE MIRROR — The Governor of Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider, conferred honourary Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees on Abdul Karim Paracha, S M Tanveer and Tanweer Ahmed at a ceremony held at Governor House, Lahore. The degrees recognise their outstanding contributions to society and were conferred on the recommendation of the Board of Governors (BoG) of The University of Lahore (UOL) in accordance with the University of Lahore Ordinance LXI of 2002, under Section 6(3), which vests approval in the Governor as Patron. Peering into the details, the University’s Patron confirmed the nominations of renowned Pakistani-born US businessman, Tanweer Ahmed,…
LAHORE MIRROR — The University of Lahore (UOL) has conferred an honorary doctorate in philosophy on Pakistani-American businessman and philanthropist Tanweer Ahmed in recognition of his contributions to humanitarian causes, education and social welfare, as well as his efforts to strengthen Pakistan-US relations. The university, under the leadership of its chairman, Awais Raoof, acknowledged Mr Ahmed’s philanthropic initiatives and his contributions to community development and humanitarian assistance. Mr Ahmed, a Pakistani-American entrepreneur, has been associated with philanthropic activities aimed at supporting education, social welfare and communities in need. His contributions have also highlighted the role of overseas Pakistanis in supporting…
When suspects die before the truth is established, the public may celebrate, but the justice system loses. By allowing police encounters to substitute for trials, Pakistan risks turning public outrage into a licence to kill—and justice into a privilege exercised by those with power. The deaths of suspects in two disturbing cases, one involving the killing of a 15-year-old orphan in Multan and the other concerning the alleged fraud that preceded the death of a university student in Islamabad, have once again raised uncomfortable questions about the credibility of criminal justice in Pakistan. In both cases, police said the suspects…
LAHORE MIRROR (REUTERS) — South Africa need six more wickets to complete a remarkable turnaround and win the second Test against Australia, who were forced to follow on after being dismissed for 99 in their first innings on the fourth day at St Georges Park in Gqeberha on Wednesday. Australia were 156-4 in their second innings at close of play, still trailing by 170 runs after making a better fight of it than they had when crumbling under the South African attack earlier in the day. But they were still facing an uphill task despite Travis Head edging close to…
LAHORE MIRROR — Pakistan, Qatar, Indonesia and Turkiye have signed the “Badr” Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in defence industries. The quadrilateral MoU was signed in Qatar on Wednesday. It reflects the commitment to strengthening joint cooperation and developing strategic partnerships among the Qatari Ministry of Defence, the Indonesian Ministry of Defence, the Pakistani Ministry of Defence, and the Turkish Ministry of Defence. This memorandum holds significant economic importance for the signatory countries, as it will leverage each country’s capabilities in defence manufacturing, achieving cooperation, integration and the development of defence industry capacities to meet the needs of allied…
LAHORE MIRROR — The government on Wednesday reduced the price of petrol by Rs2.71 to Rs379.31 per litre, while increasing the price of high-speed diesel (HSD) by Re0.31 to Rs390.11 per litre. The new prices will remain effective for Thursday, October 22, 2026. According to a press release issued by the Petroleum Division, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) revised the ex-depot prices of petroleum products in line with the petroleum pricing mechanism set by the federal government. The Petroleum Division said the revision was driven by global developments, including changes in Platts rates, premiums and incidentals. The revised…
