Washington — May 1, 2026A prominent American newspaper has reported that the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has developed a plan for a new, intensified wave of military strikes against Iran, signaling a potential escalation in the ongoing standoff between the two nations.According to sources cited in the report, the planned strikes aim either to…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: At least 12 people were killed and 1,440 injured in 1,224 road traffic crashes reported across Punjab over the past 24 hours, according to data released by the Emergency Services Department Punjab.Officials said 627 critically injured victims were shifted to hospitals, while 813 with minor injuries were treated…
By Farzana Chaudhry | LondonLONDON: Federal Minister for the Board of Investment, Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh, has said that Pakistan is rapidly emerging as a promising global investment hub, offering diverse opportunities across multiple sectors.He made these remarks while addressing a distinguished gathering of UK-based Pakistani-British lawyers, business leaders, and community representatives in London, where he…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has stressed the urgent need to equip young people with modern, market-relevant skills, warning that academic degrees alone are no longer sufficient for success.He was speaking at the “One Day, One University” programme organised by the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI),…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has announced an ambitious plan to eliminate so-called “no-go areas” across the province, declaring that the historically troubled Kacha region will be fully integrated into the development mainstream.She said that after 76 years, the writ of the state has been effectively restored in these…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE (April 30): Pakistan’s Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has launched a landmark initiative aimed at promoting women entrepreneurship and formalizing businesses in Punjab.The five-year project, titled “Increasing Women-led Businesses in the Informal Economy Sector in Punjab,” was formally…
Washington D.C. — The United States House of Representatives has passed a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), bringing an end to a partial government shutdown that had disrupted key federal operations.Once signed into law by the President, the legislation will restore funding to several critical agencies that had been operating under…
Washington D.C. — The United States House of Representatives has passed a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), bringing an end to a partial government shutdown that had disrupted key federal operations.Once signed into law by the President, the legislation will restore funding to several critical agencies that had been operating under…
WASHINGTON / BERLIN — US President Donald Trump sharply criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday, telling him to focus on ending the Russia-Ukraine war instead of interfering in America’s nuclear diplomacy with Iran. Trump issued the rebuke on social media, warning European leaders not to undermine ongoing US-Iran negotiations.The spat was triggered after Chancellor…
Cashless payment system and home delivery service to further streamline passport servicesIslamabad: In a significant step toward improving public services, the federal government has announced a reduction in the processing time for normal passports from 21 days to 14 days, effective across all passport offices nationwide.The announcement was made by Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin…
