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By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed serious concern over the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to maintain the policy rate at 10.5 percent, stating that the move has disappointed the business community and weakened investor confidence at a critical phase of economic recovery.In a joint statement,…

By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab Transport Company (PTC) has accelerated efforts to implement a modern, integrated, and cashless public transport system across the province, marking a significant step toward the vision of a “Digital Pakistan.”As part of the initiative, PTC has introduced the T-Cash Card, a unified payment solution designed to offer commuters a…

By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: At least 15 people were killed and 1,602 others injured in 1,362 road traffic crashes (RTCs) reported across all 37 districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours, according to the Emergency Services Department (ESD).An ESD spokesperson said that out of the total injured, 654 victims with serious injuries were…

By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLahore: Speaker of the Punjab Assembly, Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan, attended the International Customs Day 2026 ceremony held at Customs Public School as the special guest, where he underscored the importance of business facilitation alongside effective and transparent enforcement.Addressing the ceremony, the Speaker said that the role of Customs is both continuous…

Lahore, Pakistan By Farzana Choudhray– The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has announced a landmark three-day international medical conference scheduled for May 2026, bringing together thousands of healthcare professionals from across Pakistan and delegations from multiple countries.The PMA International Grand Medical Conference 2026 will take place from May 15-17, 2026, at a hotel venue in Lahore,…

Lahore, Pakistan –by Farzana choudhray The head of Pakistan’s leading medical professional body has called for mandatory biometric attendance systems with location tracking for senior civil servants, citing chronic delays in administrative decision-making that he says are crippling the healthcare sector.Professor Dr. Shahid Malik, President of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA), issued the demand on…

Lahore, Pakistan – Political and social leaders gathered outside the Lahore Press Club on Monday to protest India’s Republic Day, demanding international intervention on the Kashmir issue and accusing New Delhi of human rights violations in the disputed territory.The demonstration, organized by the Lahore Kashmir Center, brought together representatives from multiple political parties, civil society…

LAHORE, Pakistan – Punjab’s Chief Minister has ordered a complete ban on private ownership of lions across the province after an eight-year-old boy lost his arm in a mauling incident.The Chief Minister took serious notice of the attack, which resulted in the child losing his limb, and immediately directed authorities to revoke all permissions for…

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Retired Captain Muhammad Safdar Awan, a prominent opposition figure and son-in-law of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, launched a scathing attack on the country’s judicial system, stating that governance becomes impossible under current circumstances.“The judiciary is not under anyone’s control; sometimes it is not even under its own control,” Safdar said during…

FAISALABAD, Pakistan – The Regional Police Officer of Faisalabad held talks with business leaders at the city’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday, focusing on security concerns and crime prevention in Pakistan’s third-largest city.RPO Sohail Akhtar Sukhera met with FCCI President Farooq Yousaf Sheikh and other chamber officials to discuss law and order challenges…