By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: On the 18th anniversary of the GPO Chowk tragedy, special prayers were offered for the forgiveness of the police officers who were martyred in the incident. The prayers were led by Vice Chairman Peace Committee for Interfaith Harmony Punjab, Mian Sadaqat Majeed, and were attended by members of the Peace Committee.Speaking…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has welcomed the reform proposals initiated under the direction of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to improve the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) and rationalise energy and trade tariffs, describing them as critical for accelerating export-led growth and reducing Pakistan’s dependence on external financial…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: At least 12 people were killed and 1,319 injured in 1,154 road traffic crashes (RTCs) reported across all 37 districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours, according to the Emergency Services Department (ESD).Of the injured, 553 people with critical injuries were shifted to hospitals, while 766 victims with minor…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, PakistanLAHORE: Lahore’s air quality has shown a marked improvement under a series of environment-friendly initiatives launched by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, despite below-average rainfall and persistently dry weather conditions during the current season.According to an analytical report, the city recorded a consistent improvement in its Air Quality Index (AQI) in…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) briefed local businessmen on its business development services, including pre-feasibility studies, business planning and taxation support, aimed at ensuring the success and sustainability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs).The information was shared by a two-member team of SMEDA experts, Mr. Saddam Qazi and…
By Dr. Ansab AliLahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Department of Economics and Business Management (DEBM) at the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS), Lahore, organized a daylong Entrepreneurial Gala 2026 to promote entrepreneurial skills and innovation among students. The event was held at the lawn in front of the UVAS Administration Block under the banner of…
Anti-government protests have swept through major cities and towns across Iran, and the authorities are responding with a harsh crackdown. BBC Verify has been examining disturbing footage from a mortuary in Tehran, showing scores of bodies. These images could hold crucial clues about what’s really happening inside Iran. Merlyn Thomas reports. Produced by Alex Dackevych….
Adam EastonBBC News Warsaw correspondent Reuters Zbigniew Ziobro says he is a victim of political persecution Hungary has granted political asylum to Poland’s former Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro who is facing charges of embezzlement. Ziobro is facing 26 charges related to embezzling money from a fund meant to be spent on crime victims and rehabilitating…
Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has expressed satisfaction over the recent performance of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) and directed authorities to set new targets for technical and vocational training programmes, while ensuring effective implementation of the apprenticeship law.The directions were issued during a review meeting chaired by the Prime Minister…
BERLIN – A significant transformation has occurred in the decades-old friendship between Germany and the United States. According to the latest survey, Germans now consider France their most important international partner.Dramatic Shift in Public OpinionThe 2025 survey results are striking. Only 27 percent of Germans describe relations with the United States as good, while 73…
