By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanThe fourth International Maritime Conference (IMC’26) commenced at Minhaj University Lahore, organized by the Center for Research and Innovation in Maritime Affairs (CRIMA), bringing together scholars, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss sustainable maritime development and the Green and Blue Economy.In his welcome address, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Sajid Mehmood…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanThe All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has warned that Pakistan’s repayment of a $700 million Chinese commercial loan, which reduced foreign exchange reserves to $15.5 billion, underscores the delicate balance between debt servicing and economic stability.APBF President Syed Maaz Mahmood and Chairman Ibrahim Qureshi said timely repayment demonstrates fiscal responsibility…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanThe Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) has called on the federal government and the State Bank of Pakistan to boost financing for the furniture and allied wood-based industries, emphasizing the sector’s potential to drive exports, employment, and regional economic growth.Speaking at a policy consultation, PFC Director Shahbaz Aslam highlighted that…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanThe Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Businessmen Panel (BMP) has raised serious concerns over the worsening financial performance of the country’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs), warning that the sector’s growing losses threaten fiscal stability and economic competitiveness.According to FPCCI President and BMP Chairman Mian Anjum Nisar, SOEs…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanThe Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has welcomed the federal government’s recent export promotion measures, announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Top Exporters Award Ceremony 2024–25, describing them as a timely step to ease cost pressures on Pakistan’s industrial and export sectors.In a statement on Friday,…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanThe University of the Punjab (PU) concluded its National Outreach Program for Faculty (NOPF) and National Outreach Program for Management (NOPM) with a joint closing ceremony at the Institute of Administrative Sciences. The programs, supported by the National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE) under the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad,…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanThe School of Communication Studies at the University of the Punjab commemorated World Radio Day with a ceremony at its campus radio station, FM 104.6, highlighting the continued relevance of radio as a mass communication medium.The event was attended by Director School of Communication Studies Prof Dr Abida Ashraf,…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanThe Library Book Club of the University of the Punjab organized a literary event in Lahore to mark Kashmir Day, bringing together academics, researchers and students for discussions on the region’s history and geography.The session was attended by Chief Librarian Muhammad Asif Khan, faculty members from the university’s Department of…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanThe recent approval by Pakistan’s federal cabinet for the reconstitution of the National Council for Homeopathy (NCH) has sparked controversy, with allegations of administrative irregularities and potential violations of civil service rules emerging over the nomination process.According to sources familiar with the matter, the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanPunjab’s Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Bilal Yasin, said the provincial government has invested billions of rupees to restore and beautify the historic Walled City of Lahore, describing the initiative as part of a broader urban renewal strategy.Speaking during a Khuli Kachehri (open court) held in his constituency…
