Stories by Zulqernain Tahir

Maryam Nawaz's daughter Mahnoor weds Azan Jabbar at Jati Umrah today

Azan Jabbar is the son of Jabbar Khalid, an industrialist who is closely associated with the flour-milling business.

Published 12 Sep, 2026 05:48pm

Sikh pilgrims in Faisalabad stopped from flying to India over incomplete documents

Authorities say they didn’t have return tickets and lacked no-objection certificates from the relevant ministry.

Updated 12 Sep, 2026 09:12am

Azma Bokhari defends Punjab CM’s use of official jet for London trip

CM Maryam travelled to London last week to attend the graduation ceremony of her daughter Mahnoor.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 07:59am

NCCIA quizzes cricketers over ‘dressing room leaks’

According to the source, both cricketers say their cellphones were already with the NCCIA and they could carry out a forensic examination of the devices.

Updated 11 Sep, 2026 07:23am

Maryam Nawaz's daughter Mahnoor to tie the knot on Saturday

A source close to the family said her husband-to-be belongs to a prominent business family.

Published 10 Sep, 2026 12:47pm

Naqvi doubles down on demand for new provinces

Khawaja Asif says devolution of power "inevitable", accuses major ally of "contradictory stance".

Updated 06 Sep, 2026 07:35am

Punjab faces threats thru tri-border area, says Maryam

Says AI incorporated into province’s security system; sees 70pc drop in crime; opposition slams CM’s remarks, seeks apology.

Updated 06 Sep, 2026 08:29am

Actor, MPA get fresh notices in ‘harassment’ case

LAHORE: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) on Thursday issued fresh notices to television actor...

Published 04 Sep, 2026 07:03am

NCCIA issues fresh notices to Momina Iqbal, PML-N MPA Chadhar after new evidence emerges in harassment case

Court disposes of Chadhar's and his wife’s pre-arrest interim bail petitions as withdrawn.

Updated 03 Sep, 2026 10:15pm

'Demolition' of Hindu temple in Narowal becomes bone of contention

Minority rights group claims temple was razed to make way for 'illegal seminary'; EPTB maintains structure collapsed during recent torrential rains

Updated 02 Sep, 2026 01:32am

12 new immigration counters set up at Lahore airport

LAHORE: Lahore airport has added 12 new immigration counters, taking the total to 20, to handle the growing ...

Published 28 Aug, 2026 07:04am

Maryam fires a fresh salvo at PPP, PTI

Accuses the coalition partner of corruption and warns political rivals against targeting her government’s performance.

Updated 22 Aug, 2026 09:15am

Nawaz grows ‘affable’ towards party legislators

Meets Muzaffargarh MPAs to hear grievances; move is said to be an attempt to bridge gap between lawmakers and bureaucracy

Published 20 Aug, 2026 07:06am

Nawaz steps up political outreach, meets PML-N lawmakers from Muzaffargarh

Nawaz and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam have discussed Muzaffargarh MPAs' grievances at CM House.

Published 19 Aug, 2026 07:40pm

Lahore to celebrate three-day Basant fest from March 12 to 14 next year

LAHORE: After what the Punjab government described as the successful revival of Basant – the traditional...

Published 19 Aug, 2026 04:41am

Coalition buys time on judges, but harder questions persist

PPP insiders say party still mulling course of action; PML-N wants to leave "touchy subject" of new provinces for next assembly to tackle.

Updated 14 Aug, 2026 07:36am

Allocation of Rs12.52bn to pave the way for LG polls after 11 years

CM Maryam approves budget in cabinet meeting; election may silence new provinces debate.

Updated 07 Aug, 2026 09:21am

National Dialogue Committee backs Naqvi’s demand for ‘restructuring’ administrative set-up

Calls for "national unity government", inclusion of PTI in structural reforms.

Updated 04 Aug, 2026 08:45am

Allies’ rift continues to widen as AJK polls enter 2nd phase

Multiple rounds of talks between PPP, PML-N leaders fail to defuse tensions; Sharif family meets at Jati Umra to take stock of ‘mounting’ political challenges.

Updated 02 Aug, 2026 07:36am

PML-N MNA Malik Iqbal Channar passes away at 76

He was father of Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Malik Zaheer Iqbal Channar; funeral prayers to be offered at Bahawalpur stadium.

Updated 01 Aug, 2026 01:44pm