KYIV — Russia launched one of its most intense aerial attacks on Ukraine, firing 50 ballistic missiles and 297 drones in a coordinated strike that caused widespread destruction across multiple cities. Residential buildings, critical infrastructure, and government facilities were among the targets, with authorities warning of significant casualties.Ukrainian officials reported that explosions triggered fires at…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has expressed grave concern over the sharp decline in non-textile exports and the simultaneous surge in food imports, terming the latest trade data a reflection of deep-rooted structural weaknesses in Pakistan’s export and agricultural sectors.Citing figures released by the Pakistan Bureau…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanSWAT: The scenic tourist destination of Malam Jabba, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and breathtaking natural beauty, has once again become a major attraction for visitors during the holy month of Ramadan.Recent snowfall has blanketed the area in white, further enhancing its charm and drawing a large number of tourists from…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Provincial Minister for Housing Bilal Yasin held an open court in his constituency, where he listened to public complaints and issued directives for their immediate resolution.Residents and party workers apprised the minister of various civic and development-related issues. Bilal Yasin directed party workers to ensure the distribution of ration…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has underscored the need for a balanced credit flow to support private sector investment amid rising government borrowing from commercial banks.APBF President Syed Maaz Mahmood stated that while government borrowing is necessary to meet fiscal requirements, adequate liquidity must remain available for…
Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) has voiced concern that recent energy tariff relief measures, introduced to enhance industrial competitiveness, are not delivering meaningful benefits for a significant segment of the industrial sector, including furniture manufacturing.While the government’s incremental package reduced electricity tariffs by Rs4.04 per unit for industrial consumers, PFC…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Businessmen Panel (BMP) of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry has cast serious doubts over the government’s ability to achieve the 3.2 per cent growth target projected under the International Monetary Fund programme, warning that worsening poverty indicators, declining investment, falling exports and record government…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan has reiterated the government’s resolve to promote value-added exports, particularly in the traditional hand-knotted carpet sector, during a meeting with a delegation of the Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA).The delegation, led by Patron-in-Chief Abdul Latif Malik and former Senior…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Administrator Auqaf Punjab Dr. Ehsan Bhutta has said that fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is not merely abstaining from food and drink, but a profound spiritual practice that nurtures patience, compassion, discipline, and unity among people.He expressed these views while attending a dignified collective Iftar reception organized…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLahore: The President of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA), Prof. Shahid Malik, has called upon the Chief Secretary Punjab to immediately conduct a comprehensive safety audit of rooftops of all government hospitals, medical colleges, hostels, and other public buildings across the province.In a formal appeal, Prof. Shahid Malik highlighted serious…
