Berlin: The German government has announced the immediate termination of its Afghan refugee admission programme, citing security concerns and criminal involvement linked to some Afghan migrants. According to international media reports, German authorities have decided to halt the programme amid growing concerns over public safety and internal security. German media say that around 640 Afghan…
Washington/Kabul: Claims by the Afghan Taliban that military equipment, including warplanes and armored vehicles, is being manufactured at Afghanistan’s Bagram Airbase have been contradicted by an investigation published in a US magazine. According to the report, analysis of recent satellite imagery and available evidence shows no indication of aircraft or armored vehicle production at the…
Hong Kong: A passenger was detained after attempting to open an aircraft’s emergency door during a commercial flight bound for Hong Kong, authorities said. According to the airline, the incident occurred while the plane was in the air, prompting immediate intervention by the flight crew. The passenger was restrained, and the pilots followed standard safety…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Ferozepur Road Industrial Association (FRIA) has called on the government to adopt domestic-driven policies aimed at enhancing Pakistan’s industrial competitiveness, warning that overreliance on external prescriptions could hinder innovation and growth. FRIA Chairman Shahbaz Aslam emphasized that sustainable economic development requires a policy framework prioritizing efficiency, affordable energy, and…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS) has awarded the PAS Gold Medal-2025 to Vice-Chancellor of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Younus (DLA.I, T.I), in recognition of his outstanding research contributions in agricultural sciences, veterinary sciences, and forestry. The award was presented by Distinguished…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Pakistan Industrial and Agricultural Forum (PIAF) has urged the government and the State Bank of Pakistan to adopt a balanced monetary policy, warning that prolonged high interest rates could raise production costs, discourage investment, and slow economic growth. PIAF Chairman Faheemur Rehman Saigol, accompanied by Senior Vice Chairman Nasrullah…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The All Pakistan Business Forum (APBF) has urged the government to reduce its reliance on donors and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), warning that externally imposed fiscal conditions are distorting the economy, raising electricity and gas tariffs, and sharply increasing production costs for industry. In a statement, APBF President Syed…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab Government is stepping up efforts to preserve and modernize sacred sites across the province, with a renewed focus on faith, heritage, and historical preservation. In line with this initiative, Secretary and Chief Administrator of Auqaf Punjab, Dr. Ehsan Bhutta, visited the Shrine of Hazrat Mian Meer (RA) and…
By Farzana ChaudhryLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has urged the National Finance Commission (NFC) to rethink the current resource distribution mechanism, proposing that the federal government retain at least Rs1,000–1,200 billion for national water infrastructure projects while calling on provincial governments to invest in dam…
By Muhammad ShahzadLahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Pakistan Carpet Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PCMEA) has appealed to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to issue immediate directives to continue the 80/20 export subsidy through the Ministry of Finance, following the abolition of Export Development Surcharge (EDS) funds. In a joint statement, PCMEA Chairman Mian Atiq-ur-Rehman, Patron-in-Chief Abdul…
