Footage verified by BBC Persian shows buildings on fire in the Iranian capital, Tehran, as anti-government protests spread across the country. Video from the the 12th consecutive day of national unrest shows mosques in the Gholhak and Sa’adat Abad neighbourhoods of Tehran on fire. Frustration over the collapse of Iran’s currency has triggered demonstrations in…
BERLIN: Alcohol prices in Germany remain significantly lower than the European Union average, even as consumption levels continue to be relatively high.Recent data indicates a decline in alcohol consumption, particularly among young people and men, suggesting a shift in drinking patterns despite the affordability of beverages. Analysts note that while Germany’s traditionally strong beer and…
COPENHAGEN: Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has warned that the NATO alliance could collapse if the United States attempted to take control of Greenland.Frederiksen’s comments came after former U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. might seek to acquire the semiautonomous Danish territory, which is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and covered under NATO’s…
BERLIN: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has issued a stark warning about the country’s business climate in a letter to parliamentarians within his governing coalition, highlighting urgent challenges facing German industry.Merz wrote that “the situation of German industry is very critical in some branches,” signaling concern over declining competitiveness, economic uncertainty, and pressures on key sectors….
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The federal government’s proposed Traditional, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine (TCAM) Act 2025 has sparked mixed reactions within Pakistan’s practitioner community, with debates centering on structural reforms, regulatory control, and the future of traditional healthcare systems.The Pakistan Association of Alternative Medicine (PAAM) has called for refining the council’s framework with input from…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) organized the SME Finance and Banking Expo on Thursday to provide small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with direct access to banking facilities, financing schemes, and financial products. The day-long event saw participation from almost all major commercial banks, Islamic banks, and financial institutions…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar on Thursday awarded IGP (Gallantry) Bravery Medals to 21 police officers and personnel in recognition of their exceptional courage and valor displayed during operations against terrorists, dangerous criminals and proclaimed offenders.Addressing the award ceremony, Dr Usman Anwar said the Punjab Police…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab University has awarded PhD degrees to ten scholars in various academic disciplines, according to an official announcement.The scholars awarded PhD degrees include Imran Ghaffar Sulehri, son of Abdul Ghaffar Sulehri, in Information Management; Abdul Khaliq, son of Shafiq Ahmad, in Computer Science; and Alia Hadi Ali, daughter of Mirza Hadi…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: A high-level meeting regarding the Sialkot Ring Road project was held at the Communication and Works (C&W) Department office, during which a decision was taken to start work on Phase One of the project within the current year, following approval from the Planning and Development (P&D) Department and the provincial…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Qirat and Naat Society of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) organized a seminar at its City Campus to commemorate the birthday of Hazrat Ali (AS), aimed at exploring his life, teachings and enduring legacy, with a focus on his wisdom, leadership and values.UVAS Vice-Chancellor Meritorious Prof Dr…
