LAHORE:The Punjab government on Sunday directed all public sector hospitals across the province to remain on emergency alert and maintain full operational readiness in view of the prevailing situation. According to official instructions, emergency wards, operation theaters and trauma centres have been ordered to remain fully functional at all times. Availability of specialist doctors and essential medicines has also been ensured to deal with any contingency. The directive emphasized that all administrative and medical staff must remain vigilant and prepared to respond promptly to any emergency. Officials said the government was committed to protecting every human life through a coordinated strategy and swift response mechanism, ensuring uninterrupted healthcare services across Punjab.

US military claims it has sunk an Iranian warshipNimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) sails alongside Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Frank E Petersen Jr (DDG 121) in the Arabian Sea. Photo: AFPThe US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln was targeted with four ballistic missiles on Sunday, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp said in a statement reported by state media. The USS Lincoln is one of two aircraft carriers deployed to the region in recent weeks and the only one relatively close to Iranian shores. 🚫Iran’s IRGC claims to have struck USS Abraham Lincoln with ballistic missiles. Abandon ship," Central Command said in a post on X, referring to remarks on Saturday by President Donald Trump.

They said strict legal action would also be taken against those who provide shelter, employment or business facilities to illegal residents. It was ordered that illegal residents be shifted to holding points and security arrangements remain on high alert during their temporary stay. The IG said intelligence-based information and data from the Special Branch, CTD, and other security agencies should be fully utilised in the evacuation of illegal residents. He also ordered that the checking and identification process be made more effective in accordance with mapping, scanning, and screening of illegal foreign nationals. A spokesperson for Punjab Police shared that with the assistance of the district administrations, more than 32,730 illegal foreign nationals had been deported during the past 11 months, while 346 illegal residents were present at various holding points.

Central bank oversight provides an institutional safeguard, ensuring that the program adheres to established financial discipline and avoids politicization. Beyond housing, the ECC’s approval of Technical Supplementary Grants (TSGs) for agriculture and rail infrastructure highlights a broader developmental agenda. Taken together, the ECC’s decisions reflect a pragmatic blend of social welfare, economic stimulus, and strategic infrastructure development. The MGMA scheme, if implemented with integrity and discipline, could catalyze construction activity, generate employment, and expand homeownership key drivers of economic resilience. If managed responsibly, these measures could mark a meaningful step toward inclusive development and economic stabilization.

What was once described as diplomatic warmth has matured into coordinated geopolitical positioning with serious regional consequences. Energy corridors, maritime security, and regional deterrence calculations are all affected. The parallels between Israeli policy in Palestinian territories and Indian policy in Kashmir are increasingly visible in administrative method rather than rhetoric. A direct confrontation between two states of such strategic weight reshapes regional alignments and forces neighbouring countries to recalibrate their positions. It concerns the consolidation of power structures, legal instruments, and military doctrines that are increasingly synchronized.

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton were spotted near Lake Powell during a private Arizona getaway-InstagramReality star Kim Kardashian and Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton are fueling relationship speculation after being spotted together during a private getaway in Arizona. According to a report published by TMZ on March 1, 2026, the pair were seen Saturday evening near Lake Powell, a popular luxury travel destination that stretches across Utah and Arizona along the Colorado River. Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton Enjoy Arizona Getaway As Relationship Heats Up https://t.co/7Ib8cQ3Nuv pic.twitter.com/h7Pe5hG6Op — TMZ (@TMZ) March 1, 2026The two were later seen walking back toward a black SUV parked nearby, further drawing attention to the low-key but intimate nature of the outing. Their reported location near Lake Powell also places them close to Amangiri, an ultra-exclusive five-star resort frequently visited by high-profile celebrities, including members of the Kardashian family. While neither Kardashian nor Hamilton has publicly commented on the latest getaway, the Arizona trip has intensified interest in their relationship status.

Photo: AFPPoor performance in the T20 World Cup has proven costly for Pakistani cricketers, as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has fined each player 5 million rupees. According to details, Pakistan narrowly avoided defeat against the Netherlands in their opening match of the T20 World Cup, then defeated the USA. An A-category player receives a monthly salary of 4.5 million rupees plus 2.07 million rupees as a share from ICC revenue. B-category players receive 3 million rupees monthly and 1.5525 million rupees as ICC share. C-category players get 1 million rupees monthly and 1.035 million rupees ICC share.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif visited the General Headquarters where the military leadership was briefed on the Pak-Afghan clashes. According to Express News, the Prime Minister along with the cabinet members reached the GHQ where the military leadership was briefed on the situation in Afghanistan. The Prime Minister said that zero tolerance should be adopted […]

TEHRAN: According to Iranian TV, the country’s armed forces chief of staff, Abdolrahim Mousavi, was killed in strikes on Iran, Reuters reports. Mousavi was among the some 30 key Iranian regime leaders and military chiefs reportedly targeted in yesterday’s joint US-Israel strikes.

– Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has cancelled his two-day visit to Russia due to the evolving security situation in the region. According to sources, the visit was considered highly significant, with the Prime Minister scheduled to depart to Moscow on March 2. In response to the evolving situation, the Prime Minister has convened an emergency meeting at the Prime Minister’s House later today. The meeting will review security developments in neighboring countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and other regional hotspots. The Prime Minister is scheduled to return to Islamabad shortly to preside over the session.

ranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack by Israel and the United States, Iranian state media confirmed early Sunday, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability. President Donald Trump announced the death hours earlier, saying it gave Iranians their “greatest chance” to “take back” their country. State media reported that the 86-year-old was killed in an airstrike targeting his compound in downtown Tehran. “Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead,” Trump wrote in a social media post. He led Iran’s clerical establishment and the Revolutionary Guard, the two main centers of power in the governing theocracy.

ISLAMABAD: The 14th UAE Ambassador’s Cup Ramadan Football Tournament 2026 concluded with an impressive closing ceremony at the UAE Embassy in Islamabad around midnight on Thursday, highlighting the enduring and brotherly ties between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. Speaking at the prize distribution ceremony, UAE Ambassador to Pakistan, Salem Mohammed Salem Al Bawab Al Zaabi, emphasized that Pakistan and the UAE share decades of trust, cooperation, and strong people-to-people connections. He distributed prizes among the players alongside the UAE Ambassador and President of the Pakistan Football Federation, Syed Mohsen Gilani. Organized by the UAE Embassy in collaboration with the Pakistan Football Federation, which provided full technical support, the prestigious annual tournament featured 10 teams competing in 22 matches. The annual UAE Ramadan Football Cup aims to promote sportsmanship, cultural exchange, and community engagement during the holy month of Ramadan, bringing together diverse communities in a spirit of friendship, unity, and mutual understanding.

WASHINGTON – The United States will hit Iran “with a force that has never been seen before,” U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday, should the Middle East nation retaliate for U.S. strikes. “Iran just stated that they are going to hit very hard today, harder than they have ever been hit before,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. The Israeli military announced the closure of schools and workplaces, with exceptions for essential sectors, and a ban on public airspace. It warned neighbouring countries hosting U.S. troops that it would retaliate against American bases if Washington struck Iran. In June, the U.S. joined an Israeli military campaign against Iranian nuclear installations, in the most direct American military action ever against the Islamic Republic.

Israel and the US attacks on Iran plunge the Middle East into a renewed military confrontationGeneral view of US Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircrafts at al-Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar. PHOTO: REUTERSIsrael and the United States launched an attack on Iran on Saturday, plunging the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation. Qatar:The 24-hectare Al Udeid Air Base, in the desert outside the capital Doha, is the forward headquarters for US Central Command, which directs US military operations in territory stretching from Egypt in the west to Kazakhstan in the east. Read: More strikes aimed at Iran after US, Israeli assault kills supreme leader KhameneiDubai's Jebel Ali Port, while not a formal military base, is the US Navy's largest port of call in the Middle East that regularly hosts US aircraft carriers and other vessels. Some are stationed roughly 60 km south of Riyadh, at Prince Sultan Air Base, which supports US Army assets including Patriot missile batteries and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense systems.

Agriculture experts have issued fresh guidelines for wheat farmers across Punjab to mitigate the impact of rising temperatures on crop yield, as the mercury has shown a steady upward trend over the past five days and is expected to remain high for another week. A spokesperson for the Punjab Agriculture Department said temperatures across the province have been increasing continuously and further rise has been forecast for the next seven days, raising concerns about potential stress on standing wheat crops. In view of the prevailing weather conditions, wheat growers in rain-fed (Barani) areas have been advised to utilise all available irrigation resources to meet the crop's water requirements. "For improved results, the spray should be repeated after an interval of seven days," the spokesperson said, urging farmers to monitor their fields regularly. In case of infection, only the affected areas should be treated with an appropriate fungicide after consulting local agriculture experts.