By Dr Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has launched a nationwide rollout of free SIMs for its new Social Protection Wallet, with the pilot phase showing an exceptionally strong response. Beginning on 17 November across 41 districts, more than 22,000 free SIMs were issued within just two days, against a national…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan The National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC) has begun construction of a 220/132kV Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) at Gharo, Sindh, marking a major step toward strengthening the country’s renewable energy infrastructure. The groundbreaking ceremony was performed by NGC Deputy Managing Director (AD&M) Engr. Rasheed A. Bhutto, along with Siemens Energy Managing…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan Punjab University (PU) Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Ali has emphasized that no single institution can overcome scientific and societal challenges alone, urging universities and research bodies to expand collaborative efforts. He made these remarks while inaugurating the Recombinant Vaccine and Protein Production Lab at the School of Biological Sciences (SBS)….
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan Philippine Ambassador Dr. Emmanuel Fernandez has said that Pakistan and the Philippines enjoy more than seven decades of diplomatic relations, noting that Manila was among the first nations to recognize Pakistan soon after independence. Speaking at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), he highlighted longstanding cooperation in economic, educational…
A court in Nigeria has found separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu guilty of terrorism following a decade-long legal case full of drama. The court said it was satisfied that Kanu had made a series of broadcasts to incite violence and killings, as part of his campaign for a separate state in south-east Nigeria, known as Biafra….
Watch: “I’m all for it”, Trump says on calls to release Epstein files US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he signed a bill ordering the release of all files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The bill requires the justice department to release all information from its Epstein investigation “in…
By Dr. Ansab Ali – Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — A weeklong Collapse Structure Search & Rescue (CSSR) Course has commenced at the Managers Training Center of the Emergency Services Academy for participants from the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH). The initiative aims to strengthen community preparedness and enhance technical rescue capabilities across Pakistan. Secretary…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Altaf Hussain has taken charge as the Managing Director of the National Grid Company of Pakistan Limited (NGC), bringing with him over 30 years of international experience in power transmission and distribution. Mr. Hussain began his career with WAPDA in 1987, where he served for more than…
Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — Pakistan’s export-driven textile sector has secured a significant boost with the signing of a new bilateral cooperation agreement between leading Pakistani industry representatives and the Brazilian Textile and Apparel Industry Association (ABIT). The pact is expected to expand trade opportunities, diversify raw-material sourcing, and strengthen climate-aligned industrial growth…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE — A delegation of the Pakistan Traders & Manufacturers Alliance (PTMA) visited the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) to discuss the current economic situation, challenges faced by traders, and the impact of government policies on markets. LCCI President Faheem ur Rehman Saigol, Senior Vice President…
