PFA shuts 10 candy units and imposes fine of over Rs 13.1 million for adulteration

Lahore, March 23, 2026: The Punjab Food Authority has closed 10 confectionery and bakery units and imposed fines exceeding Rs 13.13 million on 653 outlets during a district-wide drive against adulteration, inspecting 818 bakery units and 1,478 sweet shops. According to PFA Director General Mohammad Asim Javed, improvement notices have also been issued to 1,579 … Read more

The United Nations launches a task force aimed at ensuring humanitarian supplies through the Strait of Hormuz

United Nations, March 28, 2026 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced on Friday the launch of a working group dedicated to developing mechanisms to ensure the safe passage of humanitarian supplies and basic agricultural goods through the Strait of Hormuz. This step comes amid an almost complete halt to traffic through the main waterway due … Read more

ATC rejects bail application of three TLP workers in police attack case

The Anti-Terrorism Court on Thursday rejected the bail requests of three workers of the banned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Labaik, in a case involving allegations of arson, sabotage and attacks on police. Lahore (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News) April 2, 2026 An anti-terrorism court on Thursday rejected the bail applications of three workers of the banned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Labbaik … Read more

Consul General of Pakistan: China’s concept of “new high-quality productive forces” is fully aligned with Pakistan’s development priorities

BEIJING (APP – Urdu Point / Pakistan Point News – 6th Mar, 2026) The Chinese government’s 2026 work report, presented during the ongoing two national ‘sessions’, has revealed an ambitious blueprint for future industries that is already drawing global attention to the country’s technological prowess. It sets out a clear vision for promoting emerging strategic … Read more