LONDON/WASHINGTON: British newspaper Financial Times has cautioned that while US President Donald Trump is pressing ahead with military strikes against Iran, his administration lacks any coherent post-war strategy for the country’s future.In a sharply worded analysis, the paper argued that relying solely on air strikes in an attempt to achieve regime change in Iran is…
ISLAMABAD: The ongoing military tensions across the Middle East have triggered a major reshaping of international flight routes, with Pakistan and Afghanistan emerging as critical aerial corridors for global aviation.According to data from flight-tracking platform Flightradar24, the Pak-Afghan airspace has rapidly become one of the busiest flight corridors in the world, as international carriers seek…
Islamabad | Report by M.Saleem Pakistan announced Monday the establishment of a high-level cabinet committee to monitor petroleum markets and ensure uninterrupted domestic fuel supplies, as escalating conflict in the Middle East and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz rattle global energy markets. The move follows Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz after US-Israeli strikes…
March 3, 2026 | International DeskThe US-Israeli military campaign against Iran entered its third day Monday with no sign of de-escalation as Iran launched fresh waves of missiles at Israel’s holy cities and continued pounding Gulf Arab states.Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Under FireIran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced it had carried out its tenth…
The US-Israeli military campaign against Iran entered its third day Monday with escalating casualties on multiple fronts.US Central Command confirmed that a fourth American service member has died of injuries sustained during Iran’s initial retaliatory strikes, bringing total US fatalities to four. Five others remain seriously wounded, while several more sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions. …
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: University of the Punjab (PU) on Monday organized a special ceremony to acknowledge the generous support extended by the Qasim Ali Shah Foundation (QASF) to deserving students through scholarships.Currently, under its “Taleem Mumkin Scholarship Program,” the foundation is sponsoring the education of 107 students at Punjab University. The event…
By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: At least 410 people lost their lives in 37,938 road traffic crashes across Punjab during February 2026, according to official data reviewed by the Emergency Services Department.Secretary Emergency Services, Dr Rizwan Naseer, chaired the monthly operational performance review meeting and expressed serious concern over the alarming number of…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkish Airlines under the airline’s Corporate Club Premium programme to facilitate international travel for the business community and strengthen institutional cooperation.The MoU was signed by LCCI President Faheem ur Rehman Saigol and Turkish…
672 operations conducted in 24 hours; 135 suspects and criminals arrestedBy Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: In view of the prevailing situation along the country’s western border, the Punjab Police has intensified intelligence-based and combing operations across the province, including the provincial capital.According to a spokesperson, a total of 672 operations were conducted across…
Clarifies Misconceptions Regarding Trade Organisations Rules 2013 Amendment Bill By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) has strongly advocated the principle of “One City, One Chamber,” clarifying its position on the proposed Trade Organizations Rules 2013 Amendment Bill and dismissing what it termed as widespread misconceptions.President LCCI Faheem…
