Islamabad, March 28 (IANS) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) expressed concern over the continued shrinking of civic space and restrictions on rights-based non-governmental organisations (NGOs) across Punjab province, describing it as a symptom of the democratic backsliding that the country is currently experiencing.In its report titled ‘Regulation or Restriction?’, the HRCP documented that civil society organisations — particularly NGOs, which constitute a vital component of Pakis…
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New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The Pakistan Super League (PSL) will begin as scheduled on March 26, but only at two venues, with no spectators, to conserve resources such as petrol amid the Gulf war, Pakistan cricket chief Mohsin Naqvi announced on Sunday.The decision followed an extensive meeting with the eight franchises and a consultation with Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif.“Pakistan Super League will start as per schedule on March 26 as we have to safeguard its credibility and there was no wind…
Islamabad, Dec 25 (IANS) At least 4,791 people have lost their lives in road traffic crashes (RTCs) across Pakistan’s Punjab province in 2025, marking a sharp 19 per cent rise in fatalities compared to the previous year, local media report citing data from the country’s emergency response service Rescue 1122.As per the annual statistics released by the emergency service, Punjab recorded 482,870 road traffic accidents in 2025, leaving nearly 570,000 people injured.In comparison, 467,561 accidents…