LIVIGNO, Italy — Ester Ledecka’s quest to become the first snowboarder to win a gold medal in three straight Olympics came to a surprisingly early end Sunday. The Czech snowboarder lost her quarterfinal race in the sport’s parallel giant slalom by 0.06 seconds to Austria’s Sabine Payer. The gold medal went to another Czech racer,…
Lahore, Pakistan – February 8, 2026 — Chairman of the Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) Mian Atiq-ur-Rehman and Vice Chairman Riaz Ahmed have warned that participation in international exhibitions is now essential for the survival and growth of Pakistan’s export-oriented industries, especially the century-old hand-knotted carpet sector.Addressing a meeting at the PCMEA office,…
Victoria Schade may not wear a Team Ruff or Team Fluff bandana, but she is arguably the real MVP of the Puppy Bowl. Schade has been the game’s lead trainer since Puppy Bowl III, which works out to 20 years (140 in dog years!) and makes her tenure half-a-decade longer than referee Dan Schachner, who…
Lahore, Pakistan – February 8, 2026 — A high-profile luncheon hosted at Sunder Industrial Estate in Lahore brought together leading industrialists from chemicals, pharmaceuticals, packaging, automotive, plastics and allied sectors to discuss strategies for reviving industrial momentum, overcoming structural bottlenecks and strengthening Pakistan’s export base.The event, organized and hosted by Ban Rashid CEO Moazzam Rasheed,…
By M.Shahzad Lahore, Pakistan – February 8, 2026 — A high-profile luncheon hosted at Sunder Industrial Estate brought together industrialists from key sectors including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, packaging, automotive, plastics and allied industries to discuss operational challenges, policy reforms and strategies for accelerating economic and export growth.The event, coordinated and hosted by Ban Rashid CEO Moazzam…
By Dr Ansab ali Lahore, Pakistan – February 8, 2026 — The Emergency Services Department (Rescue 1122) responded to 1,354 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 37 districts of Punjab in the last 24 hours, resulting in 13 fatalities and 1,536 injuries.According to the official data released by the department:716 victims with serious injuries were…
Lahore, Pakistan – February 8, 2026 — German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel has reaffirmed Germany’s strong commitment to supporting the growth and competitiveness of Pakistan’s apparel industry, while cautioning that the sector’s export performance has remained largely stagnant for over a decade.Speaking at an interactive session with senior representatives of Pakistan’s value-added apparel export…
Lahore, Pakistan –By Farzana choudhray.February 8, 2026 — Punjab Police have been placed on high alert and are actively performing security duties at churches and during Christian worship and prayer programs throughout the province, including in Lahore.Following direct instructions from Inspector General of Police Punjab, Rao Abdul Kareem, all Regional Police Officers (RPOs) and District…
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Lahore, Pakistan –by Farzana choudhray February 8, 2026 — Secretary Auqaf and Chief Administrator Auqaf Punjab Dr. Ehsan Bhutta has described Sufi shrines as powerful symbols of faith, cultural heritage, and interfaith harmony, emphasizing that their preservation and modernization remain key priorities of the Punjab government.Speaking during an official visit to the shrine of renowned…
