Berlin: Renowned Indian author Arundhati Roy has announced her withdrawal from the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale).Roy made this decision in protest against comments made by jury president Wim Wenders regarding Gaza, which she described as “jaw-dropping.”The Booker Prize-winning author stated in her announcement that she could not continue her participation in the festival under…
Islamabad: The opposition alliance’s protest demanding the transfer of PTI founder chairman Imran Khan to hospital has entered its third day.Sit-ins continue at various locations in the capital, including Parliament House, Parliament Lodges, and KP House. Constitution Avenue, the busiest thoroughfare in Islamabad, remains completely blocked due to the ongoing demonstrations.A spokesperson for Tehreek-e-Tahafuz-e-Aain-e-Pakistan stated…
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has departed for a two-day official visit to Vienna, Austria, at the invitation of Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker.The Pakistani delegation includes Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi. During the visit, Prime…
In a high-profile clash at the T20 World Cup 2026, India cricket team secured a 61-run victory over Pakistan cricket team.Batting first, India posted a competitive total of 175 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their allotted 20 overs. In response, Pakistan struggled against India’s disciplined bowling attack, managing 114 runs before being…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanThe fourth International Maritime Conference (IMC’26) commenced at Minhaj University Lahore, organized by the Center for Research and Innovation in Maritime Affairs (CRIMA), bringing together scholars, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss sustainable maritime development and the Green and Blue Economy.In his welcome address, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Sajid Mehmood…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanThe All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has warned that Pakistan’s repayment of a $700 million Chinese commercial loan, which reduced foreign exchange reserves to $15.5 billion, underscores the delicate balance between debt servicing and economic stability.APBF President Syed Maaz Mahmood and Chairman Ibrahim Qureshi said timely repayment demonstrates fiscal responsibility…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanThe Pakistan Furniture Council (PFC) has called on the federal government and the State Bank of Pakistan to boost financing for the furniture and allied wood-based industries, emphasizing the sector’s potential to drive exports, employment, and regional economic growth.Speaking at a policy consultation, PFC Director Shahbaz Aslam highlighted that…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanThe Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Businessmen Panel (BMP) has raised serious concerns over the worsening financial performance of the country’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs), warning that the sector’s growing losses threaten fiscal stability and economic competitiveness.According to FPCCI President and BMP Chairman Mian Anjum Nisar, SOEs…
By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanThe Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) has welcomed the federal government’s recent export promotion measures, announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Top Exporters Award Ceremony 2024–25, describing them as a timely step to ease cost pressures on Pakistan’s industrial and export sectors.In a statement on Friday,…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanThe University of the Punjab (PU) concluded its National Outreach Program for Faculty (NOPF) and National Outreach Program for Management (NOPM) with a joint closing ceremony at the Institute of Administrative Sciences. The programs, supported by the National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE) under the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad,…
