The Lahore police have submitted a report to senior authorities regarding a shocking incident in which a female student allegedly attempted to take her own life at a private university in the city. According to police sources, the report does not hold anyone responsible for the incident. However, the report suggests that the university should install safety glasses or grills on the windows of its buildings to prevent such incidents in the future.
The female student, who attempted to take her own life, is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital, and Punjab Women Protection Authority Chairperson Hina Pervez Butt visited her and met with her family members. Upon the student’s recovery from the ordeal, she was removed from the ventilator, and her condition has shown significant improvement.
In a related development, Turkey is reportedly in talks with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia to join their defense alliance, and a possible agreement between the three countries is imminent. This was confirmed by a senior official who wished to remain anonymous.
In another incident, a woman in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province claimed that she was subjected to harassment by a government official after she complained about a fake currency issue to his office. The official allegedly made derogatory remarks to her, and the incident sparked outrage on social media. The government has taken notice of the incident, and an investigation has been launched.
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has denied plans to launch a street movement, despite growing pressure from its supporters to do so. PTI Adviser Senator Rana Sanaullah expressed his party’s stance on the matter.
In a separate development, the National Commission on Privatization has recommended that the current process of privatizing Housing Building Finance Company Limited (HBFCL) be terminated. The police have also successfully tracked down and arrested a mobile phone thief using modern technology. The stolen mobile phone has been recovered, and the suspect has been taken into custody.
In environmental news, the Federal Minister for Climate Change, Syed Mustafa Faisal, inaugurated an environmental conference in Islamabad, where a briefing was given on the phased cutting of paper mill trees that were causing allergies in the capital city. The police have confirmed that the incident occurred in a village in southern Punjab, and two suspects have been named in the case. The case has been registered, and a notice has been issued to the housing society for cutting down trees without permission.
Punjab Chief Minister has expressed his disappointment with the way his party was treated in the recent visit to the province. In other news, the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced that its first flight to London will take off from Lahore on March 30, 2024.
According to the Bureau of Immigration, a record number of Pakistanis emigrated abroad in search of employment in 2025. Traffic police have warned that traffic congestion has been reported in various areas of the city, including Abdullah Haroon Road and Chaudhry Khaliq-uz-Zaman Road.
In a scathing attack on the ruling party, the opposition alliance, Tehreek-e-Hafiz-e-Islam, has accused the government of lacking discipline and described the party as a “mess.” The Deputy Commissioner of Korangi has expressed concerns about traffic congestion in the area and has refused to grant permission for a rally to be held on Main Road.
In a shocking incident, a young woman was found dead in her home in Korangi, and rescue and police officials have identified her as Nazia. The body has been transferred to the hospital for post-mortem. In a related development, Iranian Foreign Ministry has issued a statement condemning US statements, calling them an attempt to create chaos and violence.
Meanwhile, Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan has partnered with his friend and film producer Anand Pandit to invest in a large residential and commercial project in Gujarat, marking his entry into the real estate development sector.
