By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has raised serious concerns over Pakistan’s mounting public debt, warning that the country is sliding deeper into a debt trap that could undermine economic stability, business confidence, and long-term growth.Former FPCCI President and BMP Chairman Mian Anjum…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has welcomed the federal government’s recently announced economic reform package, calling it a timely and positive step to stabilize the economy and restore industrial confidence. At the same time, PIAF urged authorities to introduce further structural reforms to ensure long-term, export-led…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanKHANEWAL: The inter-district table tennis trials for the Chief Minister Khelta Punjab Pink Games 2026 have concluded successfully, with girls from Khanewal securing all top five positions.The trials, held at the Sports Gymnasium Khanewal under the District Sports and Youth Affairs Department and the District Table Tennis Association Khanewal,…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) has welcomed the federal government’s recent decision to reduce electricity tariffs for industries, calling it a positive step toward easing cost pressures and reviving manufacturing activity.However, PFC leadership stressed that deeper and broader reductions in energy tariffs are essential to restore competitiveness and unlock…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) has welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s announcement of relief measures for exporters. The package includes a reduction in the export refinancing rate from 7.5% to 4.5%, a further cut of Rs 4.04 per unit in electricity tariffs, a reduction of Rs…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Bilal Siddique Kamyana presided over a high-level meeting to review security and safety arrangements for the upcoming Basant festival. The meeting focused on ensuring the safe and orderly conduct of celebrations across the city.Addressing the participants, CCPO Kamyana directed that surety bonds be…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recently announced support package for the industrial sector, calling it a positive step toward stabilizing the export industry.However, PRGMEA North Chairman Dr. Ayyazuddin emphasized that the relief measures will only be effective if accompanied…
Lahore: The CCPO Lahore has directed roof owners to obtain short-term bonds in preparation for Basant celebrations.According to the CCPO spokesperson, no rooftop will be allowed to host more people than its permitted capacity. The number of individuals on each rooftop must not exceed the limit specified in the permit.The measure has been introduced to…
Gaza: Israel has reopened the Rafah crossing after two years, but the crossing is allowed only for limited movement of civilians.According to the Israeli Ministry of Defense, restrictions on the entry of aid supplies remain in place, with only a limited quantity of goods permitted to enter.Sources indicate that despite this decision, meeting humanitarian needs…
Peshawar: Investigators have made a major breakthrough in the attack on the Frontier Corps (FC) Headquarters in Peshawar, revealing that the facilitators involved in the incident were also Afghan nationals.According to investigation officials, key arrests have been made following the attack, targeting both the terrorists and their facilitators. Further investigations are currently underway.Authorities said preliminary…
