LAHORE – The Lahore district administration has announced March 12 to 14, 2027, as the dates for next year’s Basant festival, following approval from the Punjab government.

Deputy Commissioner Lahore Captain (retd) Ali Ijaz issued a new notification outlining the arrangements for the three-day event.

The latest schedule allows kite flying across Lahore’s district limits, except in areas specifically designated as prohibited. The activity will remain subject to conditions set by the government.

The notification also establishes requirements for kites and strings used during Basant, stating that only materials meeting officially prescribed standards may be used.

Kite and string manufacturing has been permitted for a specified period beginning September 5, 2026, and ending on March 14, 2027. Digital registration will be compulsory for manufacturers operating under the arrangement.

The district administration has directed those involved in the festival to comply with all applicable rules and restrictions. Kite flying and related activities will be permitted only in accordance with the government’s notified conditions.

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LAHORE – A case has been registered against a Crime Control Department (CCD) police official for allegedly raping a woman twice in Kahna area of Lahore, according to media reports.

The complainant, a resident of Kot Lakhpat, reportedly visited Kahna Bazaar on October 1, where her mobile phone went missing from her purse. She subsequently approached Kahna Police Station to report the loss.

According to the FIR, she met a CCD official identified as Muhammad Shabbir, who allegedly told her that her missing phone had been traced and asked her to come to Ahlu Road.

When the woman arrived at the designated location, Shabbir allegedly took her to the house of a woman identified as Humaira Bibi. The FIR stated that he pulled out a weapon, sexually assaulted the woman and recorded a video of the incident.

The complaint further stated that on October 10, Shabbir again summoned the woman to the same house on Ahlu Road. According to the FIR, she went there out of fear for her safety and reputation, where the official allegedly sexually assaulted her a second time.

A case has now been registered against the CCD official on the woman’s complaint in Kahna.

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GWADAR – Security forces have killed seven terrorists during a clearance operation in Gwadar, Balochistan, following an attack on an unoccupied camp belonging to a construction company, according to security sources.

The operation was launched after militants attacked the vacant camp on Thursday. Security forces responded promptly and surrounded the attackers, the sources said.

The clearance operation remains underway, with personnel working to secure the surrounding area and eliminate the threat posed by improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised security forces for killing the seven militants and commended their professionalism and determination in thwarting the attack.

In his statement, Naqvi expressed pride in the security personnel who foiled the assault and took action against the attackers.

He said those attempting to obstruct Balochistan’s development would face serious consequences, while emphasising that the nation stood alongside security forces in the fight against terrorism.

The latest operation highlights ongoing security efforts in Gwadar following the attack on the construction company’s camp. Authorities are continuing clearance activities to ensure the surrounding area is safe from potential explosive threats.

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RAWALPINDI – Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Asim Munir underscored that Pakistan will continue the campaign against Indian sponsored terrorist outfits to the fullest and hit them hard wherever they are.

He expressed the resolve during his visit to Corps Headquarters, Peshawar, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a press release.

The COAS & CDF was briefed on the prevailing security situation, ongoing counter terrorism operations, border management measures and operational preparedness of formations deployed in the province.

Field Marshal commended the high morale and professionalism of officers and troops, directing them to continue vigilance and highest standards of operational readiness to effectively counter threats.

While paying tributes to the sacrifices of the people of Pakistan including Shuhada and Ghazis of the security forces, COAS & CDF affirmed that with the support of the people Pakistan will surely inflict total defeat to the terrorists and their perverted ideology.

Upon arrival, the COAS & CDF was received by Commander Peshawar Corps.

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LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered strict measures to prevent the unauthorised use of official protocol, including permanent police escorts and government flags on vehicles.

Under the new directives, police escorts cannot be permanently assigned without valid authorisation to members of the provincial cabinet, advisers, special assistants to the chief minister, parliamentary secretaries, chairpersons of standing committees, members of the provincial assembly, government officers or private individuals.

The instructions also prohibit the use of flagstaffs or the display of official flags on vehicles by individuals who are not legally entitled to them.

The chief minister has directed the relevant authorities to implement the orders immediately, making compliance a priority for the provincial administration.

The provincial police officer and inspector general of police have been tasked with ensuring that the instructions are enforced without delay. They have also been directed to retrieve or withdraw all police escorts found to be deployed without valid authorisation.

The move aims to regulate the allocation of police personnel for official security and prevent the misuse of government protocol by individuals who do not have the required approval.

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LAHORE – Three young men were killed and another was injured after their car crashed into a tree during a race in Defence Phase 6, Lahore.

Reports said the accident occurred when a speeding car struck a barrier, went out of control and crashed into a tree. Two of the occupants died on the spot, while a third succumbed to his injuries while being transported to hospital, rescue authorities said.

The deceased were identified as Abdul Hannan, 24, Mustafa, 28, and Faizan, 22. The injured youth was shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

According to eyewitnesses, the crash occurred while the vehicle was involved in a race. The impact left the car completely wrecked.

Police said the process of transferring the damaged vehicle to the police station was underway. Further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident were not immediately available in the information provided.

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OTTAWA – Pakistan and Canada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening institutional cooperation in post-graduate medical education, training, faculty capacity building, and the exchange of best practices in areas of mutual interest.

Delegations from the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) signed the MoU during a ceremony hosted by the High Commission of Pakistan in Ottawa

The CPSP delegation was led by its President, Professor Dr. Khalid Masood Gondal, while the RCPSC delegation was headed by its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Christopher Watling.

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A magnitude 7 earthquake hit a remote part of Tibet in southwestern China on Thursday night, leaving 16 people dead and 32 others injured.

The earthquake struck the northern part of the region at around 10:33 p.m. local time, with its epicentre in a sparsely populated area of Nagqu. The tremor originated at a depth of approximately 10 kilometres, according to data from the China Earthquake Networks Center.

Xinhua reported that 11 of the injured were in serious condition by 2:25 a.m. on Friday, while 21 others had sustained less severe injuries.

The impact was also reported in villages close to the epicentre, where authorities found injured residents and observed cracks in some buildings. The extent of structural damage was not immediately clear from the information provided.

Videos broadcast by state-run media showed people rushing out of their homes after the shaking and taking shelter outside or inside parked vehicles. A local resident said the powerful tremor woke them from sleep, while the house made creaking noises during the shaking.

The earthquake was felt across the surrounding area, with the epicentre located about 400 kilometres from Lhasa, Tibet’s capital. The high-altitude terrain, averaging roughly 4,864 metres near the epicentre, adds to the challenges of reaching affected communities.

Local fire and rescue teams have been mobilised and were travelling towards the affected area, state media reported.

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Gold prices remained at Rs431,536 on Friday, amid downward trend in international bullion trends. Silver prices also recorded decline, adding to the negative trend in the country’s precious metals market.

Latest Gold and Silver Prices in Pakistan

Gold Falls Rs3,000 Per Tola

The latest price movement brought the per-tola gold rate stood at Rs431,536 in Pakistan. The price of 10 grams also recorded a negative change, settling at Rs369,972.

The steady trend has put the spotlight on the country’s bullion market, where local prices are influenced by international gold trends, currency movements and domestic trading conditions.

Lahore, Karachi Gold Rates

Separate market quotations from Lahore showed differences across gold categories. The price of a gold piece was reported at Rs428,500, while another quoted rate stood at Rs427,500.

Pathoor gold was listed at Rs423,000 and Rs421,000. Meanwhile, the reported price of 22-karat gold reached Rs395,574, while 21-karat gold was quoted at Rs377,594.

In Karachi, the reported gold selling rate stood at Rs432,500.

Gold was not the only precious metal to lose ground. Silver prices in Pakistan also moved lower, falling by Rs121 per tola to Rs6,086, according to the supplied figures.

In Lahore, 999.0 Tezabi silver was quoted at Rs6,050, while a one-kilogram silver bar was listed at Rs6,200. The reported price of a 10-tola silver piece stood at Rs5,250.

The $30 drop in international gold prices to $4,090 per ounce coincided with the reduction in Pakistan’s local gold rates. Global bullion movements remain an important influence on domestic prices, although exchange-rate changes and local market factors can also affect the final rates.

With both gold and silver registering declines, buyers and traders will be watching closely for further movements in the international market and their potential impact on local prices.

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