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By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, PakistanLahore, Pakistan — The eighth day of the twelve-day Christmas celebrations in Punjab began with the grand Christmas Interfaith Cycling Heritage Ride, organized under the leadership of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif. Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs, Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, attended the event as the chief guest.The minister inaugurated…

By Dr. Ansab Ali, Lahore, PakistanLahore, Pakistan — A dignified dinner gala was held at the conclusion of the 45th Annual International Scientific Conference of King Edward Medical University (KEMU), attended by Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs, Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, as the chief guest. The Vice Chancellor of KEMU, Prof. Dr. Mahmood Ayaz, warmly…

By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, PakistanLahore, Pakistan — Ejaz ur Rehman, Chairperson of the Carpet Training Institute (CTI), has highlighted that Pakistan’s hand-knotted carpet industry continues to enjoy a strong global reputation, celebrated for its superior quality and unique designs tailored to regional preferences and international trends.Speaking at a seminar at CTI Lahore, attended by leading…

By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, PakistanLahore, Pakistan — Assistant Professor Muhammad Adnan Shan from the Punjab University Centre for Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB) has been awarded the Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship for the academic year 2025–26.The Fulbright Postdoctoral Program, funded by the United States Government, is one of the most competitive international academic scholarships, designed to promote…

By Farzana Chaudhry, Lahore, PakistanLahore, Pakistan — The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has called on the government to strengthen institutional frameworks and improve the ease of doing business as critical measures to ensure sustainable economic growth and attract both domestic and foreign investment.APBF President Syed Maaz Mahmood stated that while Pakistan’s economy shows modest…

By Dr. Ansab Ali, Lahore, PakistanLahore, Pakistan — Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has reached a major milestone in healthcare by formally resuming corneal transplant surgeries after nearly ten years, under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Muhammad Farooq Afzal, Principal of the Post Graduate Medical Institute (PGMI) and Ameer-ud-Din Medical College (AMC).The revival of this highly…

Lahore, Pakistan — The Pakistan Industrial & Traders Association Front (PIAF) has called on the government to implement decisive structural reforms to address the country’s stagnant economic growth, rising domestic debt, and widening trade deficit. PIAF warned that without bold and comprehensive action, economic vulnerabilities will deepen, investor confidence will remain weak, and sustainable development…

Islamabad, Pakistan — Pakistan’s Field Marshal and Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir has accused militants operating with alleged backing from the Afghan Taliban of carrying out attacks against Pakistani civilians, including women and children, calling it a grave threat to regional peace and security.Addressing an Ulema and Mashaykh Conference, General Munir stated that…

Ankara, Turkey — Turkish President Tayyip Erdoğan has reaffirmed the deep strategic ties between Turkey and Pakistan, calling Pakistan “our true and reliable ally” and stating that the friendship between the two nations will endure forever.Speaking at the handover ceremony of the modern warship PNS Khyber to the Pakistan Navy, Erdoğan highlighted that the vessel…