By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore PakistanLahore: Leading researcher on organic food and products, Najam Mazari, has urged the government to adopt a data-driven strategy and allocate dedicated funding in the upcoming federal budget to strengthen export-oriented sectors, particularly the organic industry.In a statement, he called on policymakers to set aside a separate budget for the…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore PakistanLahore: Chairman of the Carpet Training Institute (CTI), Ejaz-ur-Rehman, has urged the government to introduce a comprehensive support package for the hand-knotted carpet industry and other export-oriented sectors in the upcoming federal budget, warning that timely intervention is crucial to revive the struggling sector.In a statement, he said Pakistani hand-knotted carpets…
By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore PakistanLahore: The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has welcomed improving macroeconomic indicators highlighted by the State Bank of Pakistan, stating that the country’s economy is now in a relatively stronger position to withstand external shocks, though challenges to sustaining long-term growth remain.In a statement, PIAF Chairman and President…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore PakistanLahore: The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has welcomed recent signs of economic stabilisation in Pakistan, expressing optimism about the country’s improving macroeconomic outlook.In a joint statement, APBF President Syed Maaz Mahmood and Chairman Ibrahim Qureshi praised the government’s economic policies and highlighted the role of national leadership, particularly Asim Munir,…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore PakistanLahore: President of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Lahore, Professor Shahid Malik, has congratulated Professor Farooq Ahmed Rana, Dr Ahmed Naeem Akhtar, and their entire cabinet on their victory in the recent elections of the Society of Surgeons.Describing the success of the Reformers Panel as a significant milestone, Prof Shahid Malik…
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PinkPantheress brought out a gaggle of special guests for her weekend two set at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The internet’s favorite heartthrob actor Tyriq Withers frequently appeared during the set, much like he did during weekend one, which took place at the Mojave tent. But this weekend, the “Stateside” singer decided to…
Grammy Award-winning singers Billie Eilish and SZA were among a group of surprise guests brought out during Justin Bieber’s headlining set at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival into the early Sunday morning hours. Bieber, returning to headline for week two of the desert-set music festival, immediately hugged Eilish who collapsed — laughing…
Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust. The winning robot, Lightning, was developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor and finished the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, according to race organisers. Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo holds the men’s half marathon world…
