By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s recently announced support package for the industrial sector, calling it a positive step toward stabilizing the export industry.However, PRGMEA North Chairman Dr. Ayyazuddin emphasized that the relief measures will only be effective if accompanied…
Lahore: The CCPO Lahore has directed roof owners to obtain short-term bonds in preparation for Basant celebrations.According to the CCPO spokesperson, no rooftop will be allowed to host more people than its permitted capacity. The number of individuals on each rooftop must not exceed the limit specified in the permit.The measure has been introduced to…
Gaza: Israel has reopened the Rafah crossing after two years, but the crossing is allowed only for limited movement of civilians.According to the Israeli Ministry of Defense, restrictions on the entry of aid supplies remain in place, with only a limited quantity of goods permitted to enter.Sources indicate that despite this decision, meeting humanitarian needs…
Peshawar: Investigators have made a major breakthrough in the attack on the Frontier Corps (FC) Headquarters in Peshawar, revealing that the facilitators involved in the incident were also Afghan nationals.According to investigation officials, key arrests have been made following the attack, targeting both the terrorists and their facilitators. Further investigations are currently underway.Authorities said preliminary…
JI Chief Announces Historic Sit-in Outside Sindh Assembly on Feb 14Karachi: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has accused the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) of holding Sindh hostage and called for an end to what he described as a “system of occupation” in the province.Addressing the “Let Karachi Live March” organized by Jamaat-e-Islami on…
Lahore: The Government of Pakistan has announced that the national team will participate in the ICC T20 World Cup but will not play its scheduled match against India on February 15.According to sources, multiple factors contributed to the decision to boycott the match against India. Government officials said that a key reason was the International…
Former PM Visits Data DarbarLahore: Former Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif visited the shrine of Data Darbar on Saturday, accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.During the visit, Nawaz Sharif and Ishaq Dar offered Fateha, laid floral wreaths, and showered flowers at the shrine. Speaking on the occasion, Nawaz Sharif said…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has expressed strong disappointment over the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision to keep the policy rate unchanged at 10.5 percent, calling it a missed opportunity to provide much-needed relief to businesses and revive economic activity.In a statement, APBF leadership said that…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Emergency Services Department (ESD) responded to 1,159 road traffic crashes (RTCs) across all 37 districts of Punjab during the last 24 hours, resulting in 18 fatalities and 1,372 injuries.According to the ESD, 622 critically injured victims were shifted to various hospitals, while 750 people with minor injuries…
Lahore: Pakistan defeated Australia by a massive margin of 111 runs in the third T20 International to complete a clean sweep in the series after seven years.In the match played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first. The hosts posted 207 runs for the loss of six wickets in…
