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By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry hosted the ASEAN Trade & Tourism Conference, bringing together diplomats and business leaders to explore avenues for strengthening regional economic cooperation.The conference was presided over by LCCI President Faheem-ur-Rehman Saigol. Among the distinguished participants were Ambassador of Indonesia Chandra Warsenanto Sukotjo, Ambassador…

By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab Housing Department has taken key decisions to accelerate the Chief Minister Punjab Clean Water Program, aiming to improve access to safe drinking water across the province.In this regard, Secretary Housing Punjab Noor-ul-Amin Mengal issued important directives to strengthen planning, monitoring, and field operations of the initiative.According…

By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Under the auspices of the Punjab Tourism Department, the “Magnificent Punjab Tourism and Investment Expo 2026” was successfully held to promote tourism and attract investment across the province.The event was attended by Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb, Education Minister Sikandar Hayat, Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan, Minister for Communication…

By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: A meeting chaired by Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique reviewed the progress of the Punjab Development Program (PDP) at the Civil Secretariat, where the Project Director briefed participants on ongoing initiatives.During the meeting, Zeeshan Rafique stated that development work is currently underway in 51 cities under the Local…

By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Provincial Minister for Law Punjab Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan has extended congratulations and best wishes to the newly elected office-bearers of the Lahore High Court Court Reporters Association.The minister congratulated President Abad-ul-Haq, Secretary Shakeel Saeed, Senior Vice President Yousaf Shah, Vice President Munir Bajwa, Vice President (Lower Court)…

By Farzana Chaudhry | Khanewal, PakistanKHANEWAL: The Chief Minister Punjab Inter-Tehsil Kabaddi Championship 2026 was successfully held at the Sports Stadium Khanewal, with teams from all four tehsils of the district participating in a spirited competition.The event was attended by prominent dignitaries including Member of the National Assembly Muhammad Khan Daha and Divisional Sports Officer…

Abu Dhabi / International Desk:Reports circulating in international media suggest that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has decided to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the broader OPEC+ alliance.According to the reports, the decision is expected to take effect from May 1, 2026. It is claimed that the UAE aims…

LAHORE —In a disturbing incident reported from Children’s Hospital in Naseerabad, Lahore, police have arrested two suspects, including a woman, for abandoning a dead newborn at the hospital’s emergency ward before fleeing the scene.According to police, the incident occurred on April 21, when the suspects left the lifeless body of a newborn at the hospital…

RAWALPINDI Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, currently imprisoned at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, was once again transferred to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) for ongoing eye treatment, where he received his fourth intravitreal injection.According to medical sources at PIMS, an ophthalmology specialist examined Imran Khan prior to the procedure and declared him…

WASHINGTON/TEHRAN —A significant diplomatic development has emerged in the ongoing standoff between the United States and Iran. According to reports by British media outlets, US President Donald Trump is not satisfied with the latest proposals put forward by Tehran, as Washington has responded to the overtures with notable coolness.A senior American official told a British…