Punjab government bans stray dog killings, enforces animal birth control policy

In a landmark decision, the Lahore High Court has declared the killing of stray dogs through shooting, poisoning, or other inhumane methods as illegal and unconstitutional across Punjab. The judgment, delivered on May 22, 2025, in the case Eiraj Hassan & Others vs Government of Punjab, prompted the provincial government to formally implement the Animal […]

Govt bodies owe SNGPL Rs37b in dues

The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has issued reminder notices to various federal and provincial departments and institutions for payment of outstanding dues amounting to more than Rs3.72 billion. The company has urged all government entities to settle their dues promptly to avoid further action. Final notices had already been sent to these defaulters […]

Aliya appointed head of PTI Punjab political committee

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan has expressed strong reservations over the recently formed four-member political committee for Punjab, and directed the party leadership to reissue the notification, appointing MNA Aliya Hamza as the head of the panel. Imran conveyed his instructions through Senator Ali Zafar to the party’s leadership. The committee originally included Salman […]