WASHINGTON/TEHRAN — The United States has presented Iran with a five-point framework for a potential nuclear and political agreement, according to Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency. The proposal marks the latest diplomatic move amid an ongoing ceasefire between the two sides.The five US conditions are:Only one Iranian nuclear facility to remain operationalNo compensation or war…
TEHRAN — Iran has appointed Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf as its special representative for relations with China, Iranian media reported Sunday. The state-linked Tasnim News Agency, citing informed sources, confirmed the appointment, describing Ghalibaf as Iran’s newly designated “special envoy for China affairs.”The move comes in the wake of indirect Iran-US negotiations that resulted…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Carpet Training Institute has presented a comprehensive and revolutionary proposal to the Punjab government aimed at economically empowering rural women and reviving exports of handmade carpets.The proposal aligns with the vision of Maryam Nawaz Sharif, under which women’s inclusion in the economic mainstream has been declared a key priority.A significant…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has urged the government to revisit the recently approved tariff for electricity imports from Iran, warning that the actual delivered cost to Pakistani consumers could exceed Rs44 per unit after adding transmission losses, surcharges and distribution charges, further weakening…
Faheem Saigol says Pakistan risks industrial slowdown amid rising taxes and energy costsBy Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has expressed concern over the International Monetary Fund’s projected federal revenue target of Rs17.1 trillion for 2026–27, warning that aggressive revenue mobilisation measures, coupled with high energy tariffs and…
Punjab Information Minister expresses deep sorrow over passing of veteran journalist Altaf Hassan QureshiBy Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the passing of veteran journalist, intellectual, and founder of Urdu Digest, Altaf Hassan Qureshi.In her condolence statement, the provincial minister extended heartfelt sympathies…
Two suspects arrestedBy Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: On the directives of Muhammad Ali Waseem, crackdowns were carried out in Lahore and Faisalabad against individuals allegedly involved in sexually and financially harassing women, blackmailing them and spreading explicit content online. Two suspects were arrested in separate operations.According to the spokesperson, the National Cyber Crime…
Strengthens religious, cultural ties at Gurdwara Guru Nanak Foundation of AmericaBy Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Minister for Minorities Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora paid homage at the Gurdwara Guru Nanak Foundation of America, where he addressed the Sangat and interacted with Sikh youth during a spiritually enriching gathering.During his address, Arora highlighted the ongoing…
By Dr Ansab Ali, LahoreLAHORE: Punjab Police officers and personnel remained on high alert while performing security duties during Christian worship and prayer programs in churches across the province, including Lahore.Earlier, Inspector General of Police Punjab Abdul Kareem issued directives to RPOs, DPOs, and senior police officers to further strengthen the security of churches throughout…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has intensified enforcement actions against businesses involved in sales tax non-compliance and those operating without registration across the province.According to a PRA spokesperson, Enforcement Officers carried out operations in various cities, during which heavy fines were imposed on multiple business outlets while notices were issued to…
