By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has urged the National Finance Commission (NFC) to rethink the current resource distribution mechanism, proposing that the federal government retain at least Rs1,000–1,200 billion for national water infrastructure projects while calling on provincial governments to invest in dam…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) has appealed to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to issue immediate directives to continue the 80/20 export subsidy through the Ministry of Finance, following the abolition of Export Development Surcharge (EDS) funds. In a joint statement, PCMEA Chairman Mian Atiq-ur-Rehman, Patron-in-Chief Abdul…
Islamabad: Following the sentencing of former DG ISI Lieutenant General (retd) Faiz Hameed, speculation has emerged in some political and media circles about potential legal action against former Army Chief General (retd) Qamar Javed Bajwa. However, informed sources have dismissed these claims, stating that no investigations or proceedings are currently underway against General Bajwa. Sources…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: At least 20 people were killed and 1,322 others injured in 1,162 road traffic crashes across Punjab in the last 24 hours, the Emergency Services Department (ESD) reported on Sunday. Of the injured, 575 sustained serious injuries and were transported to hospitals, while 737 with minor injuries were treated on-site…
Event Aims to Enhance Quality of Medical Research and Education By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, Pakistan Lahore, December 14: The Postgraduate Medical Institute (PGMI) has announced that it will host PGMI M-Con 2025, a two-day medical conference designed to promote excellence in medical education and research. The conference is scheduled to begin on December 17, 2025,…
Islamabad: Pakistan has positioned itself among the world’s first three countries to formally move toward the adoption of cryptocurrency frameworks, an official statement said, marking a significant step in the country’s digital finance landscape. Bilal bin Saqib, a government-linked official involved in digital and financial innovation initiatives, said that for the first time Pakistan has…
Islamabad: Regional countries participating in a meeting on Afghanistan have underscored the urgent need to address security challenges and terrorism threats affecting Pakistan, describing them as critical for regional stability. According to official sources, the Pakistani delegation raised serious concerns over cross-border terrorism in a forceful and comprehensive manner during the discussions. The delegation highlighted…
Peshawar: The prime suspect in the murder case of Dr. Wardah Mushtaq, who was abducted and killed in Abbottabad last week, has been killed in a police encounter, the Inspector General of Police for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa said on Saturday. According to the KP Police chief, the main accused, identified as Shamrez, was killed during an…
Rawalpindi: Pakistan’s security forces killed at least 13 militants in two separate intelligence-based operations carried out in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on December 12 and 13, the military’s media wing said on Saturday. According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the operations were conducted following credible intelligence regarding the presence of militants belonging…
Sydney: At least 12 people were killed and nearly 30 injured in a shooting incident at Sydney’s Bondi Beach during a religious festival, Australian media reported on Saturday. According to local media, two armed individuals opened fire at a gathering of Jewish community members at the beach, triggering panic among attendees and bystanders. Australian police…
