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By Our Staff Reporter Muhammad Shahzad LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ensuring dignified, safe, and modern residential facilities for journalists during a high-level meeting held to review development plans for the Journalist Housing Society Lahore. The meeting focused on accelerating ongoing projects and ensuring complete transparency…

By Dr. Ansab Ali & Our Staff ReporterLAHORE: The 26th meeting of the Cabinet Standing Committee on Legislative Business and Privatization was held at the Civil Secretariat under the chairmanship of Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman. Senior officials and departmental secretaries attended the session to deliberate on key legislative and administrative proposals. During the…

By Farzana ChaudhryLAHORE: Punjab Minister for Industries and Commerce Chaudhry Shafay Hussain chaired a meeting at PSIC House to review the progress of ongoing infrastructure projects in industrial estates managed by the Faisalabad Industrial Estates Development and Management Company (FIEDMC). FIEDMC Chairman Rana Azhar Iqbal briefed the meeting on various development initiatives. Addressing participants, Minister…

By Dr. Ansab AliLAHORE: Ajoka Institute, in collaboration with the Punjab Institute of Language, Art & Culture (PILAC), is set to stage “Marya Hoya Kutta” (The Dead Dog) — a thought-provoking play that confronts themes of social neglect and moral decay. The production marks the first public performance by students of Ajoka Institute’s Art of…

Internet connectivity across Pakistan is expected to be fully restored by Monday night (October 27, 2025), according to leading broadband provider StormFiber, following disruptions that began last week. The company stated that services had been affected due to issues linked to regional submarine cable systems, but restoration work is in progress. “We expect to restore…

KABUL (International Desk) The Afghan government has announced plans to construct a dam on the River Kunar, which originates from Pakistan’s Chitral region, directing the Ministry of Energy to begin work on the project without delay. According to Afghanistan International, Afghan Minister of Energy and Water Abdul Latif Mansoor stated that the country’s leadership has…

ISLAMABAD M.Saleem Sugar prices in Pakistan have soared to unprecedented levels, hitting Rs. 210 per kilogram, despite government efforts to stabilize the commodity’s cost. The latest figures from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reveal that sugar prices have increased by up to Rs. 10 per kg within just one week. According to the PBS…

Islamabad,Westminster International School marked a significant milestone today with the official launch of the Youngpreneurs Initiative, a pioneering program designed to nurture creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship among young students. Students from grades four and five unveiled the Youngpreneurs Launchpad, a first-of-its-kind event in the twin cities that empowers children to explore real-world business concepts while…