By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI)’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has urged the federal government to pass on the full benefit of declining international crude oil prices to consumers, businesses and industries instead of maintaining a heavy tax burden on petroleum products.BMP Chairman and former FPCCI…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has called on the Government of Pakistan to ensure that trainee doctors, house officers, and postgraduate trainees working in private hospitals receive salaries equal to those paid in government hospitals.Professor Shahid Malik, President of the PMA, urged the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the President…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE, July 5: Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has introduced a new administrative zoning system aimed at improving patient care, enhancing hospital cleanliness, and strengthening daily oversight of medical services as part of the Punjab government’s healthcare reform agenda.The initiative has been launched in line with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz…
NEW YORK: In the FIFA World Cup 2026 pre-quarterfinal, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal will take on Luis de la Fuente’s Spain, led by rising star Lamine Yamal, in the early hours of Tuesday at Dallas Stadium, in what promises to be a classic European derby.Portugal have remained unbeaten in the tournament so far, though their performances…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit surged 22% to $39.5 billion in the fiscal year ending June 2026, driven by the economy’s heavy reliance on imports and a decline in exports amid economic slowdown, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).The data showed that national imports rose 8% to $69.6 billion during FY2025-26,…
Forrest Beach Takeaway owner Lisa Scobie said the local community was curious to know their origin. “It’s very quiet, not a lot happens here. So having a lot of extra activity… that definitely created a little bit of excitement,” she told public broadcaster ABC. It is not the first time, however, that such mysterious objects…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was conspicuously absent from his father’s funeral, as senior regime figures joined thousands paying their respects to the late ayatollah on Sunday. Ali Khamenei’s other three sons – Masoud, Mostafa and Meysam – all attended the service on Sunday, alongside officials including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Revolutionary Guards chief Ahmad…
Pattaya, Thailand – Thai police have charged a 20-year-old British woman with the murder of her 33-year-old British partner after he was found stabbed to death in a luxury villa in the popular resort city of Pattaya.ea1be9Isabelle Violet Carreras has been arrested and charged following the discovery of Thomas David Powell’s body, which showed multiple…
London/New York – A silent health crisis is affecting millions of middle-aged and older adults worldwide, with experts warning that vitamin B12 deficiency is being widely underdiagnosed, particularly in people over 50. According to reports, as many as one in five adults in this age group may have insufficient levels of this essential nutrient, which…
ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Air Force Group Captain, Asim Tariq, was killed in a firing incident near Shaheen Chowk within the jurisdiction of Margalla Police Station.According to initial reports, an unidentified man was allegedly attempting to forcibly abduct a girl by pushing her into a vehicle. Group Captain Asim Tariq intervened to rescue her, at which…
