Former Harvard president Larry Summers has said he will step back from public commitments after his emails with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein were made public. “I am deeply ashamed of my actions and recognise the pain they have caused,” he said in a statement to CBS News, the BBC’s US partner. “I take full responsibility…
Chile’s presidential election will go to a run-off vote in December between a Communist Party and a far-right candidate, after a first round on Sunday produced no outright winner. The election campaign was dominated by crime and immigration, as the flow of people into the country has recently grown, while candidates pledged to fight foreign…
LAHORE, PAKISTAN: The ASEAN Capacity Building Program was inaugurated at the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) Headquarters, with Provincial Minister for Information Punjab, Uzma Zahid Bukhari, as the Guest of Honour. The ceremony was attended by provincial ministers, Punjab Home Secretary, IG Punjab, representatives from ASEAN member countries, MD Safe Cities Authority Muhammad Ahsan Younis,…
LAHORE, PAKISTAN: The Punjab Development Working Party (PDWP) approved four major development schemes worth Rs3.8 billion during its 46th meeting, held at the AKS Auditorium, P&D Board Complex, under the chairmanship of Acting Chairman Planning and Development Board, Rafaqat Ali. The approved schemes include: 1. Widening and Carpeting of Metal Road from Kotla Musa Khan…
LAHORE, PAKISTAN: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) highlighted serious structural challenges in Pakistan’s economy, including the heavy tax burden on large-scale manufacturing, declining investment, and the absence of dedicated SME zones, which collectively impede economic growth. Former Federal Finance Minister Dr. Hafiz A. Pasha noted that 60 percent of Pakistan’s total tax…
LAHORE, PAKISTAN: The Punjab Housing Department has announced the launch of a major project to construct Groundwater Recharge Wells in Lahore, aimed at maintaining underground water levels and addressing urban flooding in metropolitan areas. Under the special instructions of Secretary Housing Noor-ul-Amin Mengal, three recharge wells have been activated in the Gulberg area, constructed by…
LAHORE, PAKISTAN: HBL Microfinance Bank (HBL MfB), in collaboration with the Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO), has begun the first disbursements under Pakistan’s pioneering climate-smart agri-finance program, leveraging satellite data intelligence. The initiative marks a significant step toward technology-driven, sustainable agriculture in the country. The pilot program uses satellite data intelligence, crop…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore – Pakistan LAHORE, PAKISTAN: The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) hosted a special session on “Dark Web and E-Commerce in Pakistan: Emerging Tactics of Drug Trafficking and Law Enforcement Responses”, organized by the IRS Cyber Security Program led by Ms. Alina Fayaz. The event brought together diplomats, government officials, and international…
By Dr Ansab Ali. LAHORE, PAKISTAN: On the special instructions of Ms. Yasmin Fatima, Chief Commissioner Inland Revenue, RTO Gujranwala, two teams of the IREN Squad conducted weekly inspections of retail shops selling illegal and non-duty/tax-paid cigarettes. On November 12, 2025, the teams raided over 30 retail shops and recovered 15 cartons (187,500 sticks) of…
LAHORE, PAKISTAN:Report by Farzana ch . TECNO, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing smartphone brands, has announced an exclusive “TECNO Day” on Daraz, giving shoppers across the country the chance to purchase TECNO smartphones at some of the best prices of the season. The campaign features special discounts, exclusive gifts, and fast delivery through the official TECNO…
