Kathryn Armstrong, André Rhoden-Paul and Lulu Luo,Aurora, Philippines The BBC’s Jonathan Head says the Philippines is braced for an “absolutely massive storm” Typhoon Fung-wong has made landfall in the Philippines, where more than 900,000 people have been evacuated and two people have died. The storm was upgraded to a super typhoon before landfall, with sustained…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore (Pakistan): The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Forum (PIAF) has strengthened its foothold in Lahore’s business community as the Shalimar Link Road Traders Association formally joined the platform — a move signaling growing confidence in PIAF’s leadership and vision. The ceremony, held under the leadership of PIAF Patron-in-Chief and SAARC Chamber Vice…
By Dr Ansab AliLAHORE (Pakistan): The Businessmen Panel (BMP) of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has expressed deep concern over the latest rise in inflation, warning that the economy is once again showing signs of strain as consumer prices climbed by 6.2 percent in October 2025 — the highest level…
By Farzana ChaudhryLAHORE (Pakistan): The Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) under the chairmanship of Mian Atique-ur-Rehman, during which the association approved the annual accounts for the previous fiscal year and appointed new auditors. In compliance with the Directorate General of Trade Organizations (DGTO) regulations, the meeting also…
By Farzana ChaudhryLAHORE (Pakistan): A delegation from the University of the Punjab (PU), led by Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali, visited the mausoleum of Allama Muhammad Iqbal to pay homage to the great philosopher, poet, and thinker of the Subcontinent. The delegation laid a floral wreath and offered Fateha for the departed soul. In…
By Muhammad ShahzadLAHORE (Pakistan): Acting on the directives of the Punjab Chief Minister and the Inspector General of Police, an internal accountability drive has been launched within the Dera Ghazi Khan Police, leading to the suspension of several officers found involved in document forgery. According to official sources, a group of police personnel allegedly prepared…
By Dr Ansab AliLAHORE (Pakistan): The second and concluding day of the THAAP Conference 2025, themed “Jogi Uttar Paharon Aya,” featured insightful paper presentations and a vibrant THAAP Circle discussion that brought together leading academics, researchers, historians, ethnographers, and architects to explore continuity, contestation, and cultural memory across Sapta-Sindhu. Organized by THAAP in collaboration with…
By Farzana ChaudhryLAHORE (Pakistan): Provincial Minister for Communication and Works, Malik Sohaib Ahmad Bharth, in his message on the occasion of Iqbal Day, said the day serves as a reminder to pay tribute to the great philosopher and poet of the East, Allama Muhammad Iqbal (RA). He said that Allama Iqbal’s philosophy centers on self-realization,…
US aviation authorities have ordered that all models of a cargo plane that crashed mid-takeoff in Kentucky on Tuesday be grounded. It comes after a Boeing MD-11 aircraft operated by UPS burst into flames on the runway of Louisville International Airport before colliding into neighbouring businesses, killing 14 people. The American delivery firm had earlier…
ISLAMABAD (M.Saleem ): Pakistan’s federal cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif via video link from Baku, has approved the draft of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, which will be tabled in the Senate later today. The special cabinet session was attended by senior ministers including Khawaja Asif, Bilal Azhar Kayani, Rana Tanveer, Aurangzeb Khichi, Riaz…
