By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has praised the government for achieving a rare Rs2.12 trillion fiscal surplus in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, calling it a “positive and confidence-building milestone” for Pakistan’s economy. However, the business body emphasized that the surplus…
By Dr Ansab Ali — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Pakistan’s industrial sector is heading toward a severe de-industrialisation crisis due to soaring electricity tariffs, inconsistent energy policies, and “cosmetic incentives” that fail to address the root causes of the country’s manufacturing collapse, warned Mian Anjum Nisar, Chairman of the FPCCI’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) and former…
By Muhammad Shahzad — Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal paid a strong tribute to Pakistan’s Christian community for its historic and ongoing contributions to the country’s progress during a one-day interfaith prayer service held in Isa Nagri, Narowal. The event, led by Senior Pastor Anwar Fazal, brought together…
A total of 69 schools in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) will be forced to close on Monday after coloured play sand was recalled due to asbestos risk, the government has said. A recall for the products, which were found to have traces of asbestos in some samples, was issued by Kmart and Target on…
US President Donald Trump has said he will take legal action against the BBC over how his speech was edited by Panorama, after the corporation apologised but refused to compensate him. Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One on Friday evening, Trump said: “We’ll sue them for anywhere between $1bn [£759m] and $5bn, probably…
Islamabad, November 15, 2025 — Westminster International School, Bahria Campus, celebrated its Annual Sports Day with great enthusiasm and vibrant displays of athletic talent at the Sports Complex on Saturday. The event highlighted outstanding performances, teamwork, and competitive spirit among primary and middle years students. The ceremony featured a captivating lineup of activities, including impressive…
The US justice department has confirmed it will investigate paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged links to major banks and several prominent Democrats, including former President Bill Clinton. US President Donald Trump said he would ask Attorney General Pam Bondi and the FBI to look into Epstein’s “involvement and relationship” with Clinton and others. Bondi said…
KYIV: Russia carried out one of its largest aerial assaults on Ukraine in recent months, launching 430 drones and 18 missiles on the capital Kyiv, killing eight people and injuring dozens, Ukrainian authorities confirmed on Thursday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the attacks targeted residential areas, civilian infrastructure, and key energy facilities, causing widespread destruction….
PESHAWAR: Security forces in northwestern Pakistan conducted a major counter-terrorism operation in the bordering areas of Bannu and Lakki Marwat, killing five militants linked to an extremist outfit, authorities confirmed on Thursday. According to officials, the district police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), acting on credible intelligence about militant presence in the Takhti Khel/Howaid…
LAHORE/SHEIKHUPURA: In a rare cross-border development, an Indian Sikh woman visiting Pakistan for the birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Guru Nanak has embraced Islam and married a Pakistani man, officials confirmed on Thursday. According to local authorities, 48-year-old Sarabjit Kaur, who arrived from India on 4 November as part of a Sikh pilgrimage group, converted…
