Tehran —Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi pushed back defiantly against the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign on Sunday, declaring that sustained bombing of the Iranian capital has done nothing to diminish the country’s combat capabilities.In a post on X, Araghchi said Iran had spent the past two decades carefully studying American military failures in countries to…
Tehran / Washington — March 2, 2026Explosions continued to shake the Iranian capital of Tehran as the United States and Israel pressed forward with large-scale military operations for a second consecutive day. Residents flooded the streets in the aftermath of each blast, chanting “Allahu Akbar.”US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed in an official statement that more…
But if the regime survives, and it may well, then Washington’s triple demands of Tehran will come back into focus, namely: a curb on Iran’s suspect nuclear programme, including a return to inspections; an end to Iran’s ballistic missile programme; and an end to Iran’s support for proxy militias around the region, such as the…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Pakistan secured a gold and a silver medal in the Under-21 category at the World Rowing Indoor Championships, as more than 2,200 athletes from around the globe competed in the virtual event.Representing University of the Punjab, athletes Abdur Rehman and Zarq Khan delivered outstanding performances in the 1-Minute Sprint…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has expressed serious concern over recent survey findings suggesting that economic conditions may remain weak over the next six months, stating that the results reflect prevailing uncertainty within both the business community and the general public.APBF President Syed Maaz Mahmood said declining…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has strongly criticized the federal government’s latest decision to increase petrol and diesel prices, warning that the move will impose additional financial strain on businesses, transport operators, and consumers nationwide.PIAF Chairman Faheemur Rehman Saigol, who also serves as President of the…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Businessmen Panel (BMP) of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has expressed deep concern over the escalating war in the Middle East, warning that prolonged instability could significantly impact Pakistan’s external trade, energy imports and remittance inflows at a critical juncture for the…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) has voiced serious concerns over the recent decision upholding expanded powers of tax authorities to conduct raids without prior judicial approval, warning that such measures have generated widespread anxiety within the business community.Reacting to the development, PFC Director Shahbaz Aslam said that granting the…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) has announced an extension of its office hours during Ramadan to facilitate members seeking to renew their membership before the deadline.According to the announcement, LCCI offices, which normally close at 3:00 pm, will now remain open until 5:00 pm to…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Chairman of the Carpet Training Institute (CTI), Ijaz-ur-Rehman, has called for the adoption of a comprehensive and well-coordinated strategy to strengthen Pakistan’s handmade carpet industry in line with evolving global market trends.Addressing a delegation of manufacturers and exporters at his office, he warned that the sector is currently facing…
