By Dr. Ansab Ali | Swat, PakistanSWAT: Prof. Dr. Muhammad Qasim has formally assumed charge as the Vice Chancellor of University of Swat, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the institution’s academic and administrative leadership.A distinguished academic, researcher, and administrator, Prof. Dr. Qasim holds a PhD from University of Leeds and completed his…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Information and Culture Minister Azma Bokhari has said that an extraordinary level of enthusiasm is being witnessed among the people of Gilgit-Baltistan ahead of the upcoming elections, with political activity reaching its peak across the region.She stated that the arrival of Nawaz Sharif in Gilgit-Baltistan has significantly changed…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has said that stimulating economic activity, promoting industrialization, and creating employment opportunities are among the Punjab Government’s foremost priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. He announced that a special package would be introduced for the textile and sports industries, while major reforms would…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE, June 3: To enhance monitoring of water filtration plants and ensure prompt resolution of public complaints across Punjab, a performance review meeting of the Punjab Saaf Pani Authority was held under the chairmanship of Bilal Yasin.During the meeting, a comprehensive review of the operational performance of water filtration plants…
ISLAMABAD — Tensions between the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the federal government over the upcoming national budget have deepened, as working-level negotiations failed to produce any breakthrough, sources revealed Wednesday.According to sources, the two sides remain at odds over key provisions of the federal budget for the fiscal year 2025–26. Following the collapse of…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the latest ODI rankings, with Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed making a remarkable jump up the bowlers’ chart.Pakistan’s mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed has climbed seven places to reach a career-best 4th position in the ICC ODI bowlers’ rankings — a stunning rise that reflects his growing impact in the…
Washington DC, June 3, 2026 — The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has proposed imposing additional tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies, including Pakistan, citing their failure to effectively prohibit and enforce bans on goods produced with forced labor.1bc511According to the USTR’s findings released on Tuesday, these countries have not taken…
Kuwait International Airport has been placed on emergency status following Iranian missile and drone strikes, with several airport installations sustaining serious damage and reports of casualties emerging.Kuwait’s Ministry of Defense stated that enemy missiles and drones launched late at night were successfully intercepted and destroyed mid-air by the country’s air defense systems. The ministry confirmed…
ISLAMABAD — Italy will provide employment opportunities to 10,500 Pakistanis over the next three years under a bilateral labour mobility framework, Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Marilina Armellin announced on Tuesday. The announcement was made at a grand ceremony held in Islamabad to mark Italy’s National Day, attended by Pakistan’s top political leadership, diplomats, civil society…
