Russia on Friday sentenced top International Criminal Court (ICC) judges and its chief prosecutor to jail terms, in a retaliatory move after the court issued an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war. In 2023, prosecutor Karim Khan charged Putin with illegally deporting children from Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine. Moscow responded by […]
The Punjab Horticulture Authority and the Rawalpindi Horticulture Agency have called for a new master plan to modernise the city’s beautification, landscaping and revenue generation. The authorities have invited proposals from international and national companies to transform Rawalpindi into a modern, aesthetically developed city. All international firms have been asked to submit detailed master plans […]
After the conclusion of the anti-dengue campaign, all 1,000 dengue patrol workers employed on daily wages – including entomologists – have been terminated. Their duties have been ended, and termination notices issued. Among those dismissed are 600 women. Workers have been told they may be rehired on daily wages when the 2026 anti-dengue campaign begins. […]
The death toll from the incident in which a passenger van plunged into the river near Azad Pattan, in the Kahuta tehsil of Rawalpindi, rose to six on Friday. It is suspected that the driver fled the scene following the accident. Nevertheless, a search operation for three missing persons, including the driver, continued into the […]
After the privatisation of government schools, the higher education sector has also come under the government’s plan, with the approval of college privatisation across Punjab, including Rawalpindi Division. A list of 70 colleges has been finalised for the first phase, and privatisation approval has been granted. In the first phase, all commerce colleges in Punjab, […]
The Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) will host two hands-on creative workshops as part of its “Art for Therapy” series this December. Open to beginners and art enthusiasts alike, these interactive sessions will offer participants the chance to learn new skills, connect with craftsmanship and enjoy a meaningful creative break, with all materials […]