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By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, along with Chinese Consul General Zhao Shiren, on Tuesday inaugurated the Challenge Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and two new textile factories in Punjab, marking a significant expansion of Chinese investment in the province’s industrial sector.The inauguration ceremony, held at PSIC House on…

By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Pakistan–China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has highlighted the rapidly expanding role of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming the construction sector, describing it as a major driver of cost efficiency, operational effectiveness, workplace safety, and sustainable development.Speaking on the subject, Nazir Hussain, President PCJCCI, said AI-driven technologies are…

By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Police on Tuesday held a formal ceremony at the Central Police Office to award promotion rank badges to officers elevated to the rank of Inspector, following directives from Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar.A total of 44 officers received inspector rank badges, including 21 officers from…

By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Emergency Services (Rescue 1122) responded to 28,495 fire emergencies across the province in 2025, successfully averting an estimated Rs69 billion in losses through professional firefighting operations, Secretary Emergency Services Dr. Rizwan Naseer said on Tuesday.Speaking at the annual operational review meeting on fire emergencies, Dr. Naseer said fire incidents rose…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Ahead of a forecast snowfall in Murree, Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman on Tuesday directed district authorities and concerned departments to remain on high alert to prevent disruptions and ensure the safety of tourists.Chairing a meeting at the Civil Secretariat, the chief secretary reviewed preparedness measures, including snow clearance operations,…

By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman has expressed strong displeasure over recurring incidents involving stray dog attacks and accidents caused by uncovered manholes, warning that such lapses pose serious threats to public safety and will not be tolerated.Chairing a video-link meeting of divisional commissioners and deputy commissioners at the Civil Secretariat…

By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Faheem-ur-Rehman Saigol on Tuesday described 2025 as a year of gradual economic stabilization for Pakistan, while cautioning that sustainable growth will depend on deep and consistent structural reforms.Addressing the economic outlook, Saigol said several key indicators showed improvement during the year,…