By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Pakistan Industrial and Agricultural Forum (PIAF) has urged the government and the State Bank of Pakistan to adopt a balanced monetary policy, warning that prolonged high interest rates could raise production costs, discourage investment, and slow economic growth. PIAF Chairman Faheemur Rehman Saigol, accompanied by Senior Vice Chairman Nasrullah…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has urged the government to reduce its reliance on donors and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), warning that externally imposed fiscal conditions are distorting the economy, raising electricity and gas tariffs, and sharply increasing production costs for industry. In a statement, APBF President Syed…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab Government is stepping up efforts to preserve and modernize sacred sites across the province, with a renewed focus on faith, heritage, and historical preservation. In line with this initiative, Secretary and Chief Administrator of Auqaf Punjab, Dr. Ehsan Bhutta, visited the Shrine of Hazrat Mian Meer (RA) and…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has urged the National Finance Commission (NFC) to rethink the current resource distribution mechanism, proposing that the federal government retain at least Rs1,000–1,200 billion for national water infrastructure projects while calling on provincial governments to invest in dam…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) has appealed to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to issue immediate directives to continue the 80/20 export subsidy through the Ministry of Finance, following the abolition of Export Development Surcharge (EDS) funds. In a joint statement, PCMEA Chairman Mian Atiq-ur-Rehman, Patron-in-Chief Abdul…
Islamabad: Following the sentencing of former DG ISI Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hameed, speculation has emerged in some political and media circles about potential legal action against former Army Chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa. However, informed sources have dismissed these claims, stating that no investigations or proceedings are currently underway against General Bajwa. Sources…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: At least 20 people were killed and 1,322 others injured in 1,162 road traffic crashes across Punjab in the last 24 hours, the Emergency Services Department (ESD) reported on Sunday. Of the injured, 575 sustained serious injuries and were transported to hospitals, while 737 with minor injuries were treated on-site…
Event Aims to Enhance Quality of Medical Research and Education By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan Lahore, December 14: The Postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI) has announced that it will host PGMI M-Con 2025, a two-day medical conference designed to promote excellence in medical education and research. The conference is scheduled to begin on December 17, 2025,…
Islamabad: Pakistan has positioned itself among the world’s first three countries to formally move toward the adoption of cryptocurrency frameworks, an official statement said, marking a significant step in the country’s digital finance landscape. Bilal bin Saqib, a government-linked official involved in digital and financial innovation initiatives, said that for the first time Pakistan has…
Islamabad: Regional countries participating in a meeting on Afghanistan have underscored the urgent need to address security challenges and terrorism threats affecting Pakistan, describing them as critical for regional stability. According to official sources, the Pakistani delegation raised serious concerns over cross-border terrorism in a forceful and comprehensive manner during the discussions. The delegation highlighted…
