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By Staff Reporter Farzana ChaudhryLAHORE. In a significant move to advance academic collaboration and scientific innovation, Punjab University (PU) and the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote joint research and knowledge exchange initiatives for national development. The signing ceremony took place at the PU Vice Chancellor’s…

By Staff Reporter Muhammad ShahzadLAHORE Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly Prof. Dr. Numan Kurtulmuş has commended the Government of Punjab for its remarkable efforts to preserve and promote historical and cultural heritage, during his visit to the Lahore Museum on Wednesday. Prof. Dr. Kurtulmuş was warmly welcomed by Dr. Ehsan Bhutta, Secretary Tourism,…

By Staff Reporter Dr. Ansab AliLAHORE— Principal of Ameer-ud-Din Medical College (AMC) Prof. Dr. Farooq Afzal underscored the urgent need to prioritize mental health care alongside physical health, particularly during disasters and emergencies. Speaking at an awareness walk and seminar organized at Lahore General Hospital (LGH) to mark World Mental Health Day 2025, he emphasized…

By Staff Reporter Farzana ChaudhryLAHORE (International Desk) — In a major step toward deepening economic cooperation between Hong Kong and Pakistan’s Punjab province, the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) and the Industries, Commerce & Investment Department Punjab (ICID) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on October 13 to enhance bilateral trade, investment, and…

By Staff Reporter Muhammad ShahzadLAHORE — Inspector General of Police Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar has paid heartfelt tribute to the 14 police officers and officials who embraced martyrdom in three coordinated terrorist attacks carried out in Lahore in 2009. Speaking on the 16th anniversary of the tragedy, Dr. Anwar said, “We salute the great sons…

Russia has expressed concern over recent clashes along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border, calling on both countries to show restraint and resolve disputes through diplomatic channels. In a statement issued by Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow said it was “following with concern” the reports of renewed violence along the border on October 10–11, noting that…

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has conferred the country’s highest national honor, the Order of the Nile, on U.S. President Donald Trump in recognition of his “efforts to promote peace and resolve conflicts,” particularly his role in securing a ceasefire in Gaza. According to a statement released by the Egyptian presidency, the award—established in 1915…