By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore PakistanLahore: A vibrant cultural night and dinner were hosted at Hazuri Bagh, Lahore, by Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz in honour of Sikh pilgrims. Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs and President of the Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, Ramesh Singh Arora, attended the event as a special guest.Provincial Minister for Finance…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore PakistanLahore: The Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) has expressed cautious optimism over the expected easing of shipping and freight costs following improvements in global maritime conditions, saying the development could provide much-needed relief to the furniture manufacturing and export sector.In a statement, PFC Director Shahbaz Aslam said recent signs of reduced disruption…
By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore PakistanLahore: Leading researcher on organic food and products, Najam Mazari, has urged the government to adopt a data-driven strategy and allocate dedicated funding in the upcoming federal budget to strengthen export-oriented sectors, particularly the organic industry.In a statement, he called on policymakers to set aside a separate budget for the…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore PakistanLahore: Chairman of the Carpet Training Institute (CTI), Ejaz-ur-Rehman, has urged the government to introduce a comprehensive support package for the hand-knotted carpet industry and other export-oriented sectors in the upcoming federal budget, warning that timely intervention is crucial to revive the struggling sector.In a statement, he said Pakistani hand-knotted carpets…
By Dr Ansab Ali, Lahore PakistanLahore: The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has welcomed improving macroeconomic indicators highlighted by the State Bank of Pakistan, stating that the country’s economy is now in a relatively stronger position to withstand external shocks, though challenges to sustaining long-term growth remain.In a statement, PIAF Chairman and President…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore PakistanLahore: The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has welcomed recent signs of economic stabilisation in Pakistan, expressing optimism about the country’s improving macroeconomic outlook.In a joint statement, APBF President Syed Maaz Mahmood and Chairman Ibrahim Qureshi praised the government’s economic policies and highlighted the role of national leadership, particularly Asim Munir,…
By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore PakistanLahore: President of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Lahore, Professor Shahid Malik, has congratulated Professor Farooq Ahmed Rana, Dr Ahmed Naeem Akhtar, and their entire cabinet on their victory in the recent elections of the Society of Surgeons.Describing the success of the Reformers Panel as a significant milestone, Prof Shahid Malik…
Robots competed in a half marathon race in Beijing on Sunday, with the winning machine leaving its human rivals for dust. The winning robot, Lightning, was developed by Chinese smartphone maker Honor and finished the race in 50 minutes and 26 seconds, according to race organisers. Uganda’s Jacob Kiplimo holds the men’s half marathon world…
