ISLAMABAD(International Desk) —Political activity in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has intensified as the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) began efforts to form the next government. Sources confirmed that President Asif Ali Zardari has contacted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the evolving political situation and possible power-sharing arrangements in the region. According to government insiders,…
KUALA LUMPUR, (International Desk) US President Donald Trump has reiterated his commitment to promoting global peace, saying that his administration seeks “trade, not wars.” Speaking at a peace accord signing ceremony between Thailand and Cambodia during the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Trump said, “I have stopped eight wars so far, and I want…
By Dr. Ansab AliLAHORE,— The Government of Punjab has imposed a province-wide ban on unplanned urban development and violations of master plans, in line with the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, officials announced on Saturday. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Secretary Housing Noor-ul-Amin Mengal, attended by Director Generals…
By Dr. Ansab AliLAHORE Punjab’s Minister for Local Government Zeeshan Rafique has reiterated Pakistan’s solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, marking October 27 as “Black Day”, the anniversary of what he described as the “illegal occupation” of Kashmir by Indian forces in 1947. In his statement, Rafique said the deployment of Indian troops…
By Farzana ChaudhryLAHORE, Oct 27, 2025 — Punjab’s Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar has reiterated Pakistan’s unwavering solidarity with the people of Jammu and Kashmir, describing October 27, 1947, as one of the darkest days in history when India “illegally occupied” the disputed region. Speaking at events marking Kashmir Black…
By Muhammad ShahzadLAHORE, Pakistan will continue to stand “shoulder to shoulder” with the people of Jammu and Kashmir in their struggle for self-determination, Punjab’s Minister for Law Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan said on Monday, as the country observed “Kashmir Black Day” to mark what it calls India’s illegal occupation of the disputed territory in 1947….
By Muhammad ShahzadLAHORE,The Ferozepur Road Industrial Association (FRIA) has urged Pakistan’s government to present a clear and credible economic roadmap, warning that the country’s industrial base is at risk as energy shortages, rising tariffs, and policy uncertainty continue to undermine growth and investor confidence. FRIA Chairman Shahbaz Aslam said the current fiscal year is shaping…
By Dr. Ansab AliLAHORE,The head of Pakistan’s Institute for Research on Organic Food and Products, Najam Mazari, has called on the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) to prioritize the development and export of organic food and products, warning that the country risks missing out on a rapidly expanding global market unless the sector is formally…
By Farzana ChaudhryLAHORE, The Businessmen Panel (BMP) of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has warned that Pakistan and Iran’s latest commitment to strengthen border infrastructure and expand bilateral trade will remain largely symbolic unless both governments take concrete steps to dismantle long-standing trade barriers and revive stalled regional projects. BMP…
By Muhammad ShahzadLAHORE — The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has urged the government to expand its tax base and take urgent structural reforms after the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) missed its first-quarter collection target by nearly Rs200 billion, warning that continued policy complacency could deepen Pakistan’s fiscal vulnerabilities. According to official data, the…
