By Muhammad ShahzadLahoreLAHORE: German Ambassador to Pakistan Ina Lepel has reaffirmed Germany’s strong commitment to supporting Pakistan’s apparel industry, calling for deeper bilateral collaboration to unlock the sector’s full export potential.She expressed concern that Pakistan’s apparel exports have remained largely stagnant for over a decade, with current export volumes almost unchanged compared to figures recorded…
By Dr Ansab Ali Lahore Pakistan LAHORE: Department of Pathology of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore in collaboration with the Global Health Pathology Network (GHPN) and the Davis Thompson Foundation USA arranged a three-day international workshop on ‘Pathology of Companion Animals’ at City Campus Lahore on Monday.UVAS Vice-Chancellor Meritorious Prof Dr…
By Dr Ansab AliLahoreLAHORE: On the directives of Inspector General of Police Punjab, Abdul Kareem, weekly general parades were conducted across the province, including the provincial capital Lahore.Senior police officers inspected the parades, while participating contingents presented a smart salute. Personnel from Police Lines, Dolphin Force, Anti-Riot Force, Traffic Police, Mujahid Squad, Security Police Unit…
Islamabad, Bureau Report Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif today inaugurated Indus AI Week 2026 and declared Pakistan’s firm commitment to becoming a significant player in the global artificial intelligence landscape. In his keynote address, the Prime Minister announced that the government will invest $1 billion in artificial intelligence by 2030 to build a robust national…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahoreLAHORE: Senior executives and officers of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) organised a splendid and memorable farewell reception to honour Akbar Ali Khan Sial, Assistant Vice President and Manager of the NBP Urdu Bazar Branch, in recognition of his outstanding and dedicated services to the institution.The event, held at a prominent local…
Islamabad, February 9, 2026 — The Supreme Court of Pakistan has directed the formation of a three-member bench to hear a defamation case filed by former Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan against current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.Chief Justice Yahya Afridi, while hearing the matter as a single-judge bench, issued the order for constitution…
Kurram, February 9, 2026 — At least three people, including a father and his son, were shot dead in a targeted attack in Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.According to police, the incident stemmed from a long-standing tribal/enmity dispute. Unknown gunmen opened fire on a vehicle in a village, killing three individuals on the spot….
AlUla, Saudi Arabia, February 9, 2026 — Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb announced at the AlUla Conference in Saudi Arabia that the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio has declined to 70 percent, down from over 74 percent in the previous period.Speaking to an international audience, the Finance Minister attributed the improvement to deliberate policy measures,…
Islamabad, February 9, 2026 — Global credit rating agency Moody’s has revised its outlook on Pakistan’s banking system from positive to stable.According to Moody’s latest report, Pakistani banks’ financial performance is expected to remain stable over the next 12 to 18 months. The agency attributes this change to a gradual recovery in the operating environment,…
Islamabad, February 9, 2026 — Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has described begging as the country’s single largest provider of “employment,” claiming the practice has been turned into a highly organized criminal enterprise.In a recent interview, the senior PML-N leader alleged that professional contractors (thekedars) now run begging operations across the country. These contractors…
