ISLAMABAD: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) has expelled Senator Ahmed Khan from the party after he voted in favor of the 27th Constitutional Amendment. According to an official statement issued by the JUI, the decision was made because Ahmed Khan’s vote went against the party policy. The party has demanded that Ahmed Khan immediately resign from…
The daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has pleaded not guilty to terrorism-related charges at the start of her trial in the port city of Durban. Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla is being prosecuted over comments she made on social media four years ago during deadly protests in South Africa following the arrest of her father….
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, has approved the draft of the 27th Constitutional Amendment, which is set to be tabled in the Senate today. The government now faces the critical task of securing a two-thirds majority in both houses of Parliament to ensure its passage. Under the Constitution,…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore (Pakistan) A grand commemorative ceremony marking Iqbal Day was held at Hidayat Ismail School to pay tribute to the Poet of the East, Allama Muhammad Iqbal. The event began with the recitation of the Holy Quran followed by Naat-e-Rasool (PBUH). Students delivered inspiring speeches highlighting Iqbal’s life, teachings, and philosophy. Through captivating…
EPA Donald Trump has said the US will not attend the G20 summit in South Africa over widely discredited claims that white people are being persecuted in the country. The US president said it was a “total disgrace” that South Africa is hosting the meeting, where leaders from the world’s largest economies will gather in…
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…
