By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Pakistan must diversify its export strategy and actively engage with emerging African markets to address economic challenges and boost trade, President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Faheem Ur Rehman Saigol said on Tuesday. His remarks came during a meeting with Pakistan’s Ambassador to the Republic of…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: AwazCDS-Pakistan, in collaboration with HomeNet Pakistan, on Tuesday launched a landmark study highlighting widespread violations of workers’ rights in Pakistan’s textile sector, issuing a strong call for urgent labour reforms. The provincial launch event, titled “The State of Workers’ Rights in the Textile Sector,” brought together policymakers, trade union…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: In a move aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving pedestrian safety, the Punjab government has approved the installation of modern Pelican (Pedestrian Light Controlled) traffic signals at more than 20 key intersections across Lahore. The initiative has been launched on the special directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz,…
When the American president, vice-president and sundry acolytes spend their time badmouthing and attacking Europe, the key question is not whether they are right or wrong, nor even how European leaders should respond. The key question is why these self-described America Firsters take the trouble to rubbish countries far away on the other side of…
ZDNET’s key takeaways Samsung’s T9 SSD comes with capacities of up to 4TB, starting at $139 and ranging up to $399. It offers blazing-fast transfer speeds up to 2,000MB/s, stays cool, and is about as portable as you can get. It’s not exactly cheap, and the rubberized build attracts dust and lint. more buying choices…
The former chancellor Rishi Sunak has defended his pandemic-era Bounce Back Loan scheme against accusations that it was subject to excessive levels of fraud. He said he was aware of the risks, but given the need for speed, he would do the same again. Bounce back loans (BBLs) offered small businesses up to £50,000 with…
Negotiations over a technology deal between the UK and US have stalled due to stumbling blocks in wider trade negotiations between the two sides. The Technology Prosperity Deal – which was billed as “historic” when it was unveiled during US President Donald Trump’s state visit in September – saw both countries pledge to co-operate in…
Eve Connor,North East and Cumbriaand Andy Watson,in Sunderland BBC The new Leaf will be built in Sunderland and powered by batteries also manufactured nearby Car manufacturer Nissan has started building its new electric Leaf at its UK factory. The government said it was the first new high-volume car to be built in the country since…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Pak International Business Forum (PIBF) has welcomed the Government of Pakistan’s decision to upload the asset declarations of senior bureaucrats on official websites, making them accessible to the public, describing the move as a major step toward transparency, accountability and good governance. In a statement issued on Monday, the…
