BERLIN: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has issued a stark warning about the country’s business climate in a letter to parliamentarians within his governing coalition, highlighting urgent challenges facing German industry.Merz wrote that “the situation of German industry is very critical in some branches,” signaling concern over declining competitiveness, economic uncertainty, and pressures on key sectors….
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The federal government’s proposed Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine (TCAM) Act 2025 has sparked mixed reactions within Pakistan’s practitioner community, with debates centering on structural reforms, regulatory control, and the future of traditional healthcare systems.The Pakistan Association of Alternative Medicine (PAAM) has called for refining the council’s framework with input from…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) organized the SME Finance and Banking Expo on Thursday to provide small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with direct access to banking facilities, financing schemes, and financial products. The day-long event saw participation from almost all major commercial banks, Islamic banks, and financial institutions…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar on Thursday awarded IGP (Gallantry) Bravery Medals to 21 police officers and personnel in recognition of their exceptional courage and valor displayed during operations against terrorists, dangerous criminals and proclaimed offenders.Addressing the award ceremony, Dr Usman Anwar said the Punjab Police…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab University has awarded PhD degrees to ten scholars in various academic disciplines, according to an official announcement.The scholars awarded PhD degrees include Imran Ghaffar Sulehri, son of Abdul Ghaffar Sulehri, in Information Management; Abdul Khaliq, son of Shafiq Ahmad, in Computer Science; and Alia Hadi Ali, daughter of Mirza Hadi…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: A high-level meeting regarding the Sialkot Ring Road project was held at the Communication and Works (C&W) Department office, during which a decision was taken to start work on Phase One of the project within the current year, following approval from the Planning and Development (P&D) Department and the provincial…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Qirat and Naat Society of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) organized a seminar at its City Campus to commemorate the birthday of Hazrat Ali (AS), aimed at exploring his life, teachings and enduring legacy, with a focus on his wisdom, leadership and values.UVAS Vice-Chancellor Meritorious Prof Dr…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana on Thursday ordered a strict crackdown on drug peddling and motorcycle theft while reviewing the performance of the Civil Lines and City divisions during a high-level meeting at his office.The meeting reviewed the overall law and order situation, crime prevention measures and…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab Food Safety and Consumer Protection Department has intensified enforcement actions across the province to ensure the availability of essential food items at government-notified prices, conducting raids at more than 155,000 locations over the past three days.According to a department spokesperson, action was taken against 8,938 profiteers found involved…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar has said that the Khelta Punjab Pink Games will prove to be a historic milestone for the promotion of women’s sports in the province, as preparations have formally begun for what is set to be the largest women sports event…
