Lahore, Pakistan — Nestlé Pakistan, in collaboration with the Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR), the Pakistan Society of Food Scientists and Technologists (PSFST), the University of Punjab, and Noor International University (NIU), hosted a high-level national conference to mark World Food Safety Day 2026. This year’s theme — “From Burden to Benefit:…
PARIS — France’s Foreign Ministry issued a firm warning Monday, stating that sanctions on Iran cannot be lifted without the approval of European nations, and that Paris will obstruct any agreement that conflicts with its security interests.French Foreign Ministry sources said the recently signed memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran represents only…
Bollywood action star steps into the recording studio for franchise’s latest musical releaseMumbai — Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has added another feather to his cap, this time as a singer. The much-anticipated new song Tera Paisa Mera Paisa from the upcoming Welcome franchise film has been officially released, featuring Akshay Kumar as one of the…
Epstein files fallout, local election losses, and the Reform UK surge combined to force Labour’s handLondon — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned — not because of economic failure, but because of mounting political pressure that made his continued leadership a liability for the Labour Party ahead of the next general election.An Economy That…
Vilnius — Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė submitted her resignation on Tuesday, stepping down from the country’s top executive office. The development comes shortly after the British Prime Minister also announced his resignation, drawing attention to a broader wave of political transitions across Europe.Speaking during the final session of her Cabinet, Šimonytė delivered an emotional…
Edinburgh | Belfast | London — Special ReportConcerns over racism, Islamophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment in the United Kingdom have intensified following a series of alarming incidents. On June 19, a 36-year-old white Scottish suspect carried out a string of attacks in Edinburgh, injuring five people aged between 22 and 39. Eyewitnesses reported that the attacker…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, Pakistan JHELUM: Punjab Minister for Communications and Works Malik Sohaib Ahmad Bharth visited Tehsil Pind Dadan Khan in District Jhelum to review security, administrative and healthcare arrangements for Muharram-ul-Haram, reaffirming the provincial government’s commitment to ensuring the peaceful observance of the holy month. During the visit, the minister inspected procession routes…
By Muhammad Shahzad, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has conducted a one-day Written Psychological Assessment for candidates competing for 14 posts of Tehsildar in the Board of Revenue, marking another stage in the recruitment process for one of the province’s key administrative positions. The assessment was held at the PPSC Examination…
By Dr. Ansab Ali, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: Parliamentary Secretary for Women Development Sadia Taimour has announced that 18 Women Development Centres have been established in public sector universities across Punjab, describing the initiative as a significant step toward strengthening women’s economic empowerment and enhancing their participation in the workforce. Addressing the media on Tuesday, she…
By Dr. Ansab Ali, Lahore, Pakistan LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has extended office working hours and cancelled weekly holidays for its officers and staff in a bid to ensure the achievement of revenue collection targets for the ongoing fiscal year. According to a PRA spokesperson, the revised arrangements apply to all PRA offices,…
