By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: At least 13 people were killed and 1,513 others injured in 1,312 road traffic crashes reported across Punjab during the past 24 hours, according to the Emergency Services Department (ESD). The department said 688 critically injured victims were shifted to hospitals for treatment, while 825 people with…
By Dr. Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE, July 5: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) organized the 11th session of its Financial Advisory Baithak, providing free one-to-one consultation and advisory services to members on taxation, customs and regulatory matters affecting the business community. The session was chaired by LCCI President Faheem Ur…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan KARACHI: Federal Minister for the Board of Investment (BOI), Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, has said that attracting investment to Karachi and strengthening Pakistan’s exports will only be possible if the government’s longstanding challenges facing industry—including high energy tariffs, delayed tax refunds, regulatory hurdles and inadequate infrastructure—are addressed. Speaking at the…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI)’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has urged the federal government to pass on the full benefit of declining international crude oil prices to consumers, businesses and industries instead of maintaining a heavy tax burden on petroleum products.BMP Chairman and former FPCCI…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has called on the Government of Pakistan to ensure that trainee doctors, house officers, and postgraduate trainees working in private hospitals receive salaries equal to those paid in government hospitals.Professor Shahid Malik, President of the PMA, urged the Prime Minister of Pakistan, the President…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE, July 5: Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has introduced a new administrative zoning system aimed at improving patient care, enhancing hospital cleanliness, and strengthening daily oversight of medical services as part of the Punjab government’s healthcare reform agenda.The initiative has been launched in line with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz…
NEW YORK: In the FIFA World Cup 2026 pre-quarterfinal, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal will take on Luis de la Fuente’s Spain, led by rising star Lamine Yamal, in the early hours of Tuesday at Dallas Stadium, in what promises to be a classic European derby.Portugal have remained unbeaten in the tournament so far, though their performances…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit surged 22% to $39.5 billion in the fiscal year ending June 2026, driven by the economy’s heavy reliance on imports and a decline in exports amid economic slowdown, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).The data showed that national imports rose 8% to $69.6 billion during FY2025-26,…
Forrest Beach Takeaway owner Lisa Scobie said the local community was curious to know their origin. “It’s very quiet, not a lot happens here. So having a lot of extra activity… that definitely created a little bit of excitement,” she told public broadcaster ABC. It is not the first time, however, that such mysterious objects…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was conspicuously absent from his father’s funeral, as senior regime figures joined thousands paying their respects to the late ayatollah on Sunday. Ali Khamenei’s other three sons – Masoud, Mostafa and Meysam – all attended the service on Sunday, alongside officials including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Revolutionary Guards chief Ahmad…
