Karachi / Islamabad, February 25, 2026An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission arrived in Pakistan on Wednesday, launching a crucial round of review negotiations that will determine the fate of the country’s next loan tranche. The visiting team held its first round of technical-level discussions with senior officials of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in…
Beijing, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Wednesday, pledging to forge stronger ties between the world’s second and third largest economies despite significant differences on trade and geopolitics.The visit — Merz’s first trip to China since taking office in May 2025 —…
Paris, France has blocked US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner from direct access to French government ministers after he failed to appear when summoned by the Foreign Ministry — marking a significant rupture between two longtime allies.French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot summoned Kushner after the US Embassy in Paris reposted a message from the State…
“Zimbabwe was being asked to share its biological resources and data over an extended period, with no corresponding guarantee of access to any medical innovations – such as vaccines, diagnostics, or treatments – that might result from that shared data,” his statement said.
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Director General of the Punjab Counter Narcotics Force, Brigadier Mazhar Iqbal, has termed drug abuse a serious national security threat, stating that narcotics addiction destroys lives and jeopardizes the future of the youth. He emphasized that eliminating the menace of drugs is a collective responsibility of society.He was addressing an awareness…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The laptop distribution ceremony under the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme 2026 (Phase-IV) at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore is scheduled to be held today (Thursday) at the City Campus, Lahore.Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat will grace the ceremony as chief guest.Earlier, UVAS Vice-Chancellor Meritorious…
By Dr Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Mian Nisar Elahi Pharmacy Labs were formally inaugurated at Forman Christian College (FCCU) in a ceremony attended by leading figures from the business and education sectors.President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI), Faheem ur Rehman Saigol, graced the occasion as the chief guest, while Vice President…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Chief Administrator Auqaf Punjab Dr. Ehsan Bhutta has announced that officials serving for more than three years on the same post will be transferred in phases in line with government policy. He emphasized that no individual is indispensable and that administrative reforms will be carried out strictly on merit.Dr. Bhutta stated…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Lahore has strongly condemned the brutal murder of a lady doctor, Dr. Mehwish, who was allegedly killed by the family members of a patient in Kohat.In an emergency meeting held at PMA House, the association expressed deep sorrow and grief over the tragic incident and extended heartfelt…
